Alessi — 5053 | Sottsass stainless steel bar strainer

There is something almost ceremonial about the act of straining a cocktail: the liquid flowing slowly through the fine mesh, the light refracting on the polished steel, the silence of a moment suspended between preparation and pleasure. Alessi's 5053 strainer is a tool designed for those who understand this ritual and want to perform it with the proper dignity. Made of 18/10 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish, it gives the act of bartending a tactile and visual quality that goes far beyond simple function. Behind this object is the signature of Ettore Sottsass, one of the most radical and visionary voices in twentieth-century Italian design, co-founder of Memphis and a tireless explorer of the boundaries between art, craftsmanship, and industry. Developed in collaboration with Alberto Gozzi for the Alessi collection, the 5053 embodies that typically Sottsassian tension between essential form and theatrical presence: it does not hide on the counter; it puts on a show. Its 19.5 cm length ensures smooth, natural ergonomics during use. We at Stilmobili chose it because it embodies exactly what we seek in the products we bring to our boutique: objects that tell a story while performing their task with precision. It is the ideal gift for anyone who loves mixology and design culture, for collectors of designer pieces, and for those who arrange a home bar with the same care they use when choosing a work of art. Project notes: 18/10 stainless steel, mirror-polished finish. Length 19.5 cm. Net weight 140 g. Designed by Ettore Sottsass with Alberto Gozzi for Alessi, permanent collection.