Category: Salle à manger
Le tire-bouchon Alessandro M. d'Alessandro Mendini est un autoportrait design et ludique, alliant fonction et personnalité. Réimaginé dans une gamme chromatique vibrante imaginée par le designer, il transforme un outil du quotidien en objet expressif. À la fois collectionnable et pratique, il apporte caractère, émotion et joie au rituel de l'ouverture d'une bouteille.
The vibrant color is even more striking in person, and the corkscrew feels solid enough for everyday use despite looking like an art piece. It’s a conversation starter at dinner parties, and the grip is comfortable when you actually twist it into a bottle.
It’s genuinely a tiny sculpture you can use—the handle’s playful human form feels sturdy in my grip, and it opens bottles with a satisfyingly smooth twist. I’ve had mine for a week and guests always comment on it before I even pour the wine.
The chromatic finish pops on the table and makes opening wine feel like a small design moment. It's sturdy enough for everyday use, though I mostly keep it out just to admire it.
