The Lily Incense Burner by Alessi is a simple structure that offers a delicate but durable presence to its surroundings. A cleverly-crafted, sculptural piece, it starts with a round, upwardly-flaring wooden disc base, with a smooth steel scoop designed to resemble the swooping spathe of a living lily. The metal blossom flares out as it opens, surrounding an indent able to hold an incense stick that ascends through the center like a lily’s central spadix does in nature.
Alessi is a family owned Italian design company, founded in 1921. Giovanni Alessi, a talented sheet metal worker, produced items by hand for the table and home out of copper, brass and nickel-silver. He was later joined by his son Carlo who was responsible for many of the designs produced in the 1930s and early 1940s. In the mid 1940s Alessi began to work with outside designers. The current Alessi catalo is the result of a collaboration with over 500 designers from all over the world. A true work of design must be able to move people, to convey feelings, to trigger memories, to surprise, to go against the grain. From this point of view, design intended to conjure up images in people's minds, which makes them a bit happier, still has tremendous potential. --Alberto Alessi
The Lily Incense Burner by Alessi is a simple structure that offers a delicate but durable presence to its surroundings. A cleverly-crafted, sculptural piece, it starts with a round, upwardly-flaring wooden disc base, with a smooth steel scoop designed to resemble the swooping spathe of a living lily. The metal blossom flares out as it opens, surrounding an indent able to hold an incense stick that ascends through the center like a lily’s central spadix does in nature.
Alessi is a family owned Italian design company, founded in 1921. Giovanni Alessi, a talented sheet metal worker, produced items by hand for the table and home out of copper, brass and nickel-silver. He was later joined by his son Carlo who was responsible for many of the designs produced in the 1930s and early 1940s. In the mid 1940s Alessi began to work with outside designers. The current Alessi catalo is the result of a collaboration with over 500 designers from all over the world. A true work of design must be able to move people, to convey feelings, to trigger memories, to surprise, to go against the grain. From this point of view, design intended to conjure up images in people's minds, which makes them a bit happier, still has tremendous potential. --Alberto Alessi
- Design/Year: Marcel Wanders/2019
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Manufactured In: China
- Stainless Steel, Wood
- Item: H 10.25 in , Dia 3.5 in , Wgt 2.09Lbs
Model(s):
MW71.
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
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