Alessi - Richard Sapper - Coffee maker - ARS09 - Steel

Alessi espresso coffee maker "ARS09" designed by Richard Sapper in 2006. It is a three cup stainless steel coffee maker.
Capacity: 16,00 cl (3 cups)
Diameter: 9,60 cm
Height: 15,30 cm
The coffee maker is in very good condition with minimal wear, see photo's.

Taking up the challenge of reinventing a classic household item, Sapper designed this espresso machine with its characteristic focus on clean lines and geometric elegance. The body features regular and harmonious volumes, contrasted by an elegant handle made of pressed and folded sheet metal, adding a touch of industrial sophistication.

Practicality meets innovation with a drip-free spout, ensuring a clean and smooth pour, while the widened base optimizes heat distribution for efficient extraction. This design harmoniously blends form and function, making it a modern icon in the world of espresso machines.

Richard Sapper:
Richard Sapper was born in Munich in 1932. In the 1960s, he began collaborating with the Italian architect Marco Zanuso; together, they acted as design consultants for Brionvega, for whom they developed a series of television and radio programs. Throughout his career, Sapper remained deeply involved in academia, teaching at numerous universities. He received many awards for his products, and his designs are represented in the permanent collections of numerous museums internationally. In 2012, Sapper was awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He died on December 31, 2015.