Alessi - Pierangelo Caramia - Teapot - Penguin - Steel, Resin - Design classics

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Designer Pierangelo Caramia created the Pinguino teapot for Alessi in Italy in the 1990s (estimated period 1990–2000), crafted in steel with resin components, standing about 20.5 cm high and 16 cm wide, in good used condition.

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An iconic piece of Italian design history: the 'Pinguino' teapot was designed in 1993 by Pierangelo Caramia for ALESSI and embodies the playful elegance of Postmodernism. Made from high-gloss polished 18/10 stainless steel with distinctive resin elements in green, its silhouette resembles a stylized penguin – a prime example of the creative form language of the 1990s.

Details & Condition
Design: Pierangelo Caramia, ALESSI, Italy, 1993
Material: 18/10 stainless steel, resin handle & lid
Measurements: height approx. 20.5 cm, weight approx. 610 g
Capacity: about 1.2 liters

Condition: Very good, with minimal age-related signs of use. Normal, light signs of wear on the floor – typical for used stainless steel objects. No dents, no structural damage (see pictures).

This teapot has been carefully used and shows only slight traces of time – ideal for collectors, design lovers, or as a functional object with museum-like charm.

An iconic piece of Italian design history: the 'Pinguino' teapot was designed in 1993 by Pierangelo Caramia for ALESSI and embodies the playful elegance of Postmodernism. Made from high-gloss polished 18/10 stainless steel with distinctive resin elements in green, its silhouette resembles a stylized penguin – a prime example of the creative form language of the 1990s.

Details & Condition
Design: Pierangelo Caramia, ALESSI, Italy, 1993
Material: 18/10 stainless steel, resin handle & lid
Measurements: height approx. 20.5 cm, weight approx. 610 g
Capacity: about 1.2 liters

Condition: Very good, with minimal age-related signs of use. Normal, light signs of wear on the floor – typical for used stainless steel objects. No dents, no structural damage (see pictures).

This teapot has been carefully used and shows only slight traces of time – ideal for collectors, design lovers, or as a functional object with museum-like charm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Piemont
Title additional information
Design classics
Material
Resin, Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Alessi
Country of Origin
Italy
Designer/Artist/Maker
Pierangelo Caramia
Model
Penguin
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20.5 cm
Width
16 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
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