The ‘Tongareva’ catchall, designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi in 1997, embodies the designer’s philosophy of clarity, simplicity, and timeless form. Made of melamine and available in navy blue or white, this elegant piece combines practicality with refined aesthetics. Its smooth, curved shape and balanced proportions make it ideal for holding keys, jewelry, or small everyday items, while adding a subtle touch of Italian modern design to any interior. A perfect representation of Alessi’s craftsmanship and Mari’s minimalist vision, this piece is new and boxed, making it an excellent gift or collectible design object. Characteristics: Designer: Enzo Mari Manufacturer: Alessi Model: Tongareva Material: Melamine Color: Navy blue or white Date: 1997 Dimensions: Diameter 12 cm, Height 6 cm Condition: Very good, new with original box 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. Italian designer Enzo Mari was one of the most provocative designers of the 20th century. He designed for brands such as Memphis Milano, Danese, Gabianelli, Kartell and Zanotta, among others. Enzo Mari found that there is already enough furniture on the market and therefore did not necessarily want to make beautiful furniture, but above all sustainable and affordable design. Already during his studies, Enzo Mari developed artistic products and set up exhibitions. Enzo Mari's design is so prominent because of his progressive ideas and because he constantly experiments with new product shapes.