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Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi

About the Item

Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups). Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant material. This coffee maker is a small table architecture with a dome-shaped top, functional and at the same time beautiful to see. An icon of contemporary industrial design, with which one can prepare and serve a great coffee. Beautiful design that reminds Memphis Group style ! The item is in good condition, with signs of use that do not detract from its beauty (few paint chips). Has been previously used, showing signs of wear inside. Height: 29 cm Diameter: 9.5 cm Aldo Rossi is one of the most important architects and designers of the 20th century. The restraint of forms and a concise style are characteristic of his work. This clear-shaped structure is also recognizable in the utensils he designed for Alessi, including the "Cupola," "Il Conico," and "La Conica."
  • Creator:
    Aldo Rossi (Designer),Alessi (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Metal,Cast,Machine-Made,Metalwork,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ROUEN, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9230239750852
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