Alessi - Claudia Raimondo - Fruit bowl - Joy n. 1 - Steel coloured with epoxy resin, Super Black.

The Alessi centrepiece "Joy n1," conceived by Claudia Raimondo in 2013, epitomizes elegance and modernity in design. Crafted from steel using a sophisticated and contemporary moulding technique, the piece captivates with its striking form and intricate decoration. Raimondo ingeniously employs the very faces of the object to define its shape, resulting in a large, open structure with ethereal edges that evoke the allure of handmade treasures in precious metals. The interplay of reflections on its surface conjures a mesmerizing effect, akin to the delicate craftsmanship of artisanal creations.

"Joy n1" stems from the fusion of Raimondo's innovative vision and Alessi's dedication to exploring the essence of object design. Embodied in "Joy n.1," the centrepiece boasts embossed sides and an irregular, jagged rim, meticulously crafted through cold-moulding techniques from a single steel plate. This irregular texture not only adds depth but also plays with light, evoking the mastery of silversmiths and infusing the piece with a sense of timeless beauty.

Alberto Alessi about the ‘’Joy n1’’ bowl:
‘’The texture of ‘’Joy n1’’ evokes the backgrounds of the digital world and reinterprets steel by playing on the elusiveness of the design, which makes the object look like something smooth and natural even if it crystallised into a solid matter.’’

This centrepiece is new and has never been used. Delivered with original packaging and manuals.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 37.00 cm
Height: 10.40 cm

About Alessi:
Alessi, a renowned Italian design brand founded in 1921 Giovanni Alessi, has become a symbol of cutting-edge design and innovative craftsmanship, especially in Postmodernism and Contemporary design as well as some Bauhaus objects. Over the decades, it has collaborated with iconic designers such as Alessandro Mendini, Aldo Rossi, Achille Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass (a founder of the Memphis group), Michael Graves, Marcel Wanders, Richard Sapper, Zaha Hadid, the Bouroullec brothers, Tom Kovac, Toyo Ito, Jean Nouvel, Ron Arad, and Gio Ponti. These collaborations have cemented Alessi's reputation for creating timeless, functional pieces that double as works of art. The most celebrated design is Philippe Starck's Juicy Salif citrus squeezer, which almost became Alessi’s brand symbol in the minds of design lovers. This makes Alessi a brand with high impact and rich marriage with fundamental design DNA. More recently, a collaboration with Virgil Abloh's creative agency infused a fresh, modern sensibility into Alessi’s offerings.

Claudia Raimondo:
Architect, PhD in industrial design, she lives and works in Milan. Her professional interests are highly specific, marked by original features of research and innovation in the CMF sphere (colour, materials and finishes). Her CMF projects are based on products - like for the collaboration with Alessi - and context, especially via the development of meta-projects linked to brand identity, company image, and the retail outlets of famous names like Rolex and Tudor.