Alessi - CSA - Clare Brass - Beholder (3) - ''Kalistò 1, 2 og 3'' - 18/10 rustfritt stål med knott i aluminium

These 3 Kalistò Alessi storage jars are a remarkable collection of kitchen containers that seamlessly blend practicality with aesthetic appeal. Crafted by the renowned Italian design house Alessi, these jars are a testament to the brand's commitment to innovation, quality, and timeless design.

One of the standout features of the Kalistò Alessi storage jars is their exceptional functionality. Designed with the modern kitchen in mind, these jars offer a convenient solution for organizing and storing various ingredients and kitchen essentials. Whether you need to keep your pantry staples like rice, pasta, or spices neatly arranged or store cookies, snacks, coffee beans or tea leaves on your countertop, these jars cater to your every storage need. Notably, the design of these jars incorporates an interplay of light and shadow, resulting in captivating patterns that add depth and visual interest, making them an enchanting focal point in any kitchen setting.

History:
These jars are part of the remarkable result of the Memory Containers metaproject, coordinated by Centro Studi Alessi (CSA) in the 1990s. The metaproject marked Alessi's venture into collaborating with young designers, particularly young female designers. Initially, around 200 women designers under the age of 30 from all corners of the world were invited to participate.

The Memory Containers project aimed to explore the typology of how food is presented and offered, and how these customs are intertwined with cultural and personal memories. The young designers were prompted with thought-provoking questions, such as the expectations and potential achievements of an object, the transformations an object undergoes as it moves between different cultures, and how objects become subjects of culture.
Inspired by these profound inquiries, the Kalistò storage jars were conceived as true masterpieces. They encapsulate the essence of cultural and personal memories tied to the presentation and offering of food. These jars are not only functional storage containers but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

3 Kalistò storage jars (model 1, 2 & 3) offered in new and unused condition. With original packaging.

The black ''Alessi'' brand at the middle of the jars is a sticker that can be removed.

Capacity of each jar: 114.00 cl.
Diameter of each jar: 11 cm.
Height Kalistò 1 & 2: 21 cm
Height Kalistò 3: 22 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.

Clare Brass:
The design of the Kalistò storage jars was brought to life by Clare Brass, a talented designer born in London in 1962. She honed her skills at the Middlesex Polytechnic and currently resides and works in Milan. Prior to establishing her own studio, Zoo design, Brass collaborated with Andrea Branzi. She is also recognized as one of the founders of the Doc group, a prominent collective of designers.