Alessi - Enzo Mari - Platter - Bowl - Plastic - Tongareva
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Alessi, Italy, designed by Enzo Mari, Tongareva bowl model in white plastic, 120 x 120 x 60 mm, one piece, produced in the 1990s, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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Alessi – Enzo Mari – Tongareva Bowl / Centrepiece, 1989
An iconic piece of Italian design by Enzo Mari, produced by Alessi. This minimalist cylindrical bowl is characterized by its clean geometric form and two circular openings in the sides, which function both as handles and as a distinctive visual element.
The design originates from Mari’s celebrated Tongareva concept, originally developed for Danese Milano in 1969 and subsequently produced in different versions. The two openings break up the simple cylindrical volume, creating an interesting play of light, depth and proportion.
The underside is marked “Alessi – Italy – Enzo Mari 1989”, making this a particularly interesting example for collectors of Alessi and Italian postmodern design.
A highly recognizable and sculptural design object that can be used as a bowl, centrepiece, fruit bowl or decorative object.
Designer: Enzo Mari
Manufacturer: Alessi, Italy
Model: Tongareva
Date: 1989
Material: White plastic / melamine
Style: Italian modernism / postmodern design
In good condition. Used with minor traces of usage and wear. Contains some scratches.
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Alessi, Enzo Mari, Tongareva, Alessi 1989, Italian design, Italian modernism, postmodern design, 1980s design, 20th century design, designer bowl, centrepiece, fruit bowl, melamine, plastic design, collectible design, minimalist design, Space Age design, Danese Milano, Italian industrial design, design classic
Related designers: Ettore Sottsass, Achille Castiglioni, Bruno Munari, Alessandro Mendini, Stefano Giovannoni, Guido Venturini, Michael Graves, Philippe Starck, Aldo Rossi
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.
Seller's Story
Collector and seller of mostly rare and unique items, prints, and books from our own collection.
Translated by Google TranslateAlessi – Enzo Mari – Tongareva Bowl / Centrepiece, 1989
An iconic piece of Italian design by Enzo Mari, produced by Alessi. This minimalist cylindrical bowl is characterized by its clean geometric form and two circular openings in the sides, which function both as handles and as a distinctive visual element.
The design originates from Mari’s celebrated Tongareva concept, originally developed for Danese Milano in 1969 and subsequently produced in different versions. The two openings break up the simple cylindrical volume, creating an interesting play of light, depth and proportion.
The underside is marked “Alessi – Italy – Enzo Mari 1989”, making this a particularly interesting example for collectors of Alessi and Italian postmodern design.
A highly recognizable and sculptural design object that can be used as a bowl, centrepiece, fruit bowl or decorative object.
Designer: Enzo Mari
Manufacturer: Alessi, Italy
Model: Tongareva
Date: 1989
Material: White plastic / melamine
Style: Italian modernism / postmodern design
In good condition. Used with minor traces of usage and wear. Contains some scratches.
Search terms
Alessi, Enzo Mari, Tongareva, Alessi 1989, Italian design, Italian modernism, postmodern design, 1980s design, 20th century design, designer bowl, centrepiece, fruit bowl, melamine, plastic design, collectible design, minimalist design, Space Age design, Danese Milano, Italian industrial design, design classic
Related designers: Ettore Sottsass, Achille Castiglioni, Bruno Munari, Alessandro Mendini, Stefano Giovannoni, Guido Venturini, Michael Graves, Philippe Starck, Aldo Rossi
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.
Seller's Story
Collector and seller of mostly rare and unique items, prints, and books from our own collection.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Tongareva
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Alessi
Designer/artist/maker
Enzo Mari
Model
Bowl
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 mm
Width
120 mm
Depth
120 mm
Estimated period
1990-2000
