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Farfalla Nutcracker

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The Farfalla Nutcracker, designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi, is a testament to the power of simplicity in design. Drawing its name from the...

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Estimated Delivery Date April 7, 2025

The Farfalla Nutcracker, designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi, is a testament to the power of simplicity in design. Drawing its name from the Italian word for ‘butterfly’, the Farfalla…

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The Farfalla Nutcracker, designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi, is a testament to the power of simplicity in design. Drawing its name from the Italian word for ‘butterfly’, the Farfalla Nutcracker captures the essence of functionality with its pared-down aesthetics. Originally conceived in the 1990s, its production in 2021 stands as a tribute to Mari, a titan of Italian design. The minimalistic yet robust design eschews superfluous elements, focusing on the essential task at hand – cracking nuts. The nutcracker’s form, while unassuming, is purposefully shaped for ease of use and efficiency. The design combines utilitarian function with an understated elegance that speaks volumes of Mari’s approach to design – where unnecessary complexity gives way to elegant simplicity, transforming a routine task into an act of style and sophistication.

Enzo Mari

Iconic designer Enzo Mari (1932-2020) was one of the masters of Italian Design. Born in Novara, he moved to Milan to study and train as an artist, a city he then made his home for the rest of his life. Enzo Mari’s work ranged from design to painting, from graphics to installation design. His characteristic style that focused on minimal forms and a consistent use of materials became fundamental to modern Italian design and to the development of ...

Enzo Mari

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    The Farfalla Nutcracker, designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi, is a testament to the power of simplicity in design. Drawing its name from the Italian word for ‘butterfly’, the Farfalla Nutcracker captures the essence of functionality with its pared-down aesthetics. Originally conceived in the 1990s, its production in 2021 stands as a tribute to Mari, a titan of Italian design. The minimalistic yet robust design eschews superfluous elements, focusing on the essential task at hand – cracking nuts. The nutcracker’s form, while unassuming, is purposefully shaped for ease of use and efficiency. The design combines utilitarian function with an understated elegance that speaks volumes of Mari’s approach to design – where unnecessary complexity gives way to elegant simplicity, transforming a routine task into an act of style and sophistication.

    Specifications

    • Material: 18/10 Stainless Steel
    • Finish: Mirror polished
    • Dimensions: 2.40" x 0.71" x 3.94" or 6.1 cm x 1.8 cm x 10 cm

    Farfalla Nutcracker

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