Alessi — Heart Nutcracker | LPWK Design Utensil

Alessi Heart Nutcracker — The act of cracking, reimagined with grace

There is something unexpectedly poetic about such a small object: a shape that evokes maple seeds, a simple action transformed into a moment of design. Alessi's Heart Nutcracker fits naturally between your fingers, almost inviting you to use it, and then disappears into a drawer with the discretion of a jewel.

Why we chose it for you

Since 1921, Alessi has explored the subtle boundary between a utilitarian object and an object of applied art. This small nutcracker is the result of work by LPWK — Laura Polinoro Workshop — together with Jim Hannon-Tan, and carries the same design ambition as the most celebrated pieces from the Piedmontese manufacturer: to make the table a place of material culture, not merely consumption. Made of polished 18/10 stainless steel, it is finished with the care Alessi also devotes to the iconic pieces in its history.

Features

• Material: Polished 18/10 stainless steel
• Shape: Awl-shaped, inspired by maple seeds
• Dimensions: Width 3.5 cm × Length 4 cm × Height 0.5 cm
• Designer: LPWK (Laura Polinoro Workshop) and Jim Hannon-Tan
• Production: Alessi, Italy — since 1921

Ideal for

A refined gift for anyone who appreciates an elegantly set table and objects with a story to tell. Perfect on the countertop during the holidays, when nuts and dried fruit take center stage, or as a small design gift for those who collect Alessi's more discreet and less obvious pieces.