Alessi - Marcel Wanders - Cookie jar (5) - Circus - Blik - Rare

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Rare set of five Alessi Circus tins designed by Marcel Wanders, made of tin in a modern style, from 2010–2020, with the largest two sizes no longer in production and in good used condition with minimal wear; dimensions range from 11.2 cm to 24 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm to 15 cm in height.

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Very rare set of five Alessi Circus drums/ storage tins designed by Marcel Wanders. They are made of tin and have colored decorations. The two largest drums are no longer in production, which makes this set extremely sought after by collectors.

With the Circus drums you build your own circus by stacking all the drums on top of each other. The striking design of the drums is inspired by the outfits of the circus characters you find on the lids.
The drums are in good condition with minimal signs of use.

The smallest drum in the set has a diameter of 11.2 centimeters and a height of 8.5 centimeters. The second drum has a diameter of 14.5 centimeters and a height of 9 centimeters. The third drum has a diameter of 17.5 centimeters and a height of 11 centimeters. The fourth drum has a diameter of 21 centimeters and a height of 13 centimeters.
The fifth drum has a diameter of 24 centimeters and a height of 15 centimeters.

Marcel Wanders (Marcel Theodorus Leonardus Gijsbertus, Boxtel, 2 July 1963) is a Dutch industrial designer. He is co-founder and art director of the design label Moooi (formerly Wanders Wonders) in Breda. Additionally, Wanders runs his own design studio, where he works for various international furniture brands.

Instagram: @mimadadesign

Very rare set of five Alessi Circus drums/ storage tins designed by Marcel Wanders. They are made of tin and have colored decorations. The two largest drums are no longer in production, which makes this set extremely sought after by collectors.

With the Circus drums you build your own circus by stacking all the drums on top of each other. The striking design of the drums is inspired by the outfits of the circus characters you find on the lids.
The drums are in good condition with minimal signs of use.

The smallest drum in the set has a diameter of 11.2 centimeters and a height of 8.5 centimeters. The second drum has a diameter of 14.5 centimeters and a height of 9 centimeters. The third drum has a diameter of 17.5 centimeters and a height of 11 centimeters. The fourth drum has a diameter of 21 centimeters and a height of 13 centimeters.
The fifth drum has a diameter of 24 centimeters and a height of 15 centimeters.

Marcel Wanders (Marcel Theodorus Leonardus Gijsbertus, Boxtel, 2 July 1963) is a Dutch industrial designer. He is co-founder and art director of the design label Moooi (formerly Wanders Wonders) in Breda. Additionally, Wanders runs his own design studio, where he works for various international furniture brands.

Instagram: @mimadadesign

Details

Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Rare
No. of items
5
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Alessi
Material
Blik
Designer/artist/maker
Marcel Wanders
Model
Circus
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
2010-2020
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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