1980s Michael Graves for Alessi cafetiere - preloved and vintage rhodes

1980s Michael Graves for Alessi cafetiere - preloved and vintage rhodesSold from 1988 until (I believe) the late 90s, this iconic cafetiere was designed by Michael Graves and carries his signature postmodern style combining stainless steel and glass with colourful plastic (blue, red, black). It is the larger 8 cup size (this is based on espresso cups) and in great vintage preloved condition with just light signs of age and use. The glass is the original glass both pieces marked with 'Alessi'. Approx 25cm tall to knob.

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Designed by Eva Lundgreen and made from expanded foam and plastic mirror

In pre-loved condition with some signs of age and use - the worst being a small area of missing veneer to the bottom tier 17mm long

Each has space to store nine CDs

this one (I believe from the early 2000s) is a silver pearl finish (called Perlato or Perlage)

" H7cm x W12cm x D11

Oil and vinegar: overall 23cm tall

Clear signature and sharp edges (not a remoulded copy)

each rotating independently

Diameter of bottles 5cm x 14

Approx 34cm tall (max)

1 double shaker