Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci

a statement, not only for walnuts ...

In 1989, ALESSI took over the company PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest traditional wood turners in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label TWERGI and commissioned Milton Glaser for the CI and some of the best-known designers for the product designs. The aim was to transport traditional woodworking techniques into the present day.

Andrea Branzi (1938 - 2023) studied architecture in his native city of Florence. In 1966, he founded the Archizoom Associati with Paolo Deganello, Gilberto Corretti and Massimo Morozzi. The group is considered the founder of anti-design. In 1975, Branzi was a co-founder and member of Studio Alchimia together with Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini.

Design Andrea Branzi 1991
Edition TWERGI
Producer Alessi
Solid pear wood

Nutcracker approx. 23 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm

An original, "unused showcase piece", no signs of use, no damage, unfortunately no original box. Differential taxation according to § 25a UstG.