Alessi - Philippe Starck - Container - Max the Chinese - Stainless steel, Brass
00
days
16
hours
18
minutes
54
seconds
 | €95 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €90 | |
| €85 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145414 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi, the Max le chinois is a multifunctional stainless-steel and cast-brass object from the 2000s, usable as a colander, champagne bucket, vase or fruit bowl.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
“Max le chinois” is an iconic piece of industrial design, designed by Philippe Starck in 1990 for the renowned Italian company Alessi.
Original model with a plastic insert for versatile use.
Colander, champagne bucket, vase, fruit bowl, and decorative object.
With this piece, Starck wanted to “elevate everyday gestures” by transforming the colander—traditionally considered one of the ugliest kitchen utensils and hidden away under the sink—into a true work of sculptural art to be proudly displayed.
18/10 stainless steel (mirror-polished exterior, satin matte interior) and cast brass tripod feet.
The piece is in good condition. A few minor signs of use and a small repaired crack at the top of the plastic insert (see photo).
It is invisible and does not affect the item’s use as a bottle bucket or vase in any way.
It will be packed and shipped with the utmost care (see seller feedback).
Don’t forget your end-of-year gifts!
“Max le chinois” is an iconic piece of industrial design, designed by Philippe Starck in 1990 for the renowned Italian company Alessi.
Original model with a plastic insert for versatile use.
Colander, champagne bucket, vase, fruit bowl, and decorative object.
With this piece, Starck wanted to “elevate everyday gestures” by transforming the colander—traditionally considered one of the ugliest kitchen utensils and hidden away under the sink—into a true work of sculptural art to be proudly displayed.
18/10 stainless steel (mirror-polished exterior, satin matte interior) and cast brass tripod feet.
The piece is in good condition. A few minor signs of use and a small repaired crack at the top of the plastic insert (see photo).
It is invisible and does not affect the item’s use as a bottle bucket or vase in any way.
It will be packed and shipped with the utmost care (see seller feedback).
Don’t forget your end-of-year gifts!
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Alessi
Material
Stainless steel, Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Philippe Starck
Model
Max the Chinese
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
Sold by
