This Espresso Maker by Richard Sapper for Alessi (2006) embodies the designer's signature blend of functionality and artistic precision. Taking on the challenge of reinventing a classic household object, Sapper crafted this coffee maker with his characteristic focus on clean lines and geometric elegance. The body features regular, harmonious volumes, contrasted by a sleek handle made from pressed and folded sheet metal, adding a touch of industrial sophistication. Practicality meets innovation with an anti-drip spout, ensuring a clean and seamless pour, while the enlarged base optimizes heat distribution for efficient brewing. This design seamlessly combines form and function, making it a modern icon in the world of espresso makers. Capacity: 16.00 cl (3 cups) Diameter: 9.60 cm Height: 15.30 cm This machine is new and has never been used. Delivered with original packaging and manual. Suitable for gas and induction. Richard Sapper: Richard Sapper was born in 1932 in Munich. In the early 1960s, he began to collaborate with the Italian architect Marco Zanuso, together they acted as design consultants for Brionvega for which they developed a series of televisions and radios. Throughout his career, Sapper has remained keenly involved in academia, teaching at many universities. He has received numerous awards for his products, and his designs are represented in the permanent collections of many museums internationally. In 2012, Sapper received the Merit Cross of the Order of Merit from the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. He died on 31 December 2015.