Alessi — Blow Up FC02 | Campana stainless steel basket

There is something unresolved and wonderful about the Blow Up, as if the material had decided to disobey its own nature. 18/10 stainless steel - cold, precise, industrial by nature - is modeled here into a form that recalls an organic, almost plant-like tangle: a controlled knot reminiscent of fishing nets, handwoven artisanal baskets, and natural forms that grow without following geometric rules. The result is an object that surprises to the touch as much as to the eye, capable of capturing light differently depending on the angle. Behind this material paradox are Fratelli Campana, Fernando and Humberto, the Brazilian designers who made the tension between rough and refined, street and museum, their poetic manifesto. Their collaboration with Alessi produced one of the most recognizable objects in the catalog of Crusinallo's dream factory: a piece that perfectly embodies the Campana philosophy - transforming the everyday and the unexpected into high-end domestic beauty. At Stilmobili, we chose the Blow Up because it represents exactly what we look for: objects that do not merely perform a function, but inhabit a space with a presence of their own. Ideal as a centerpiece, a fruit bowl, or a container for small objects, it is designed for those who are not afraid of personality and prefer furnishings that say something about them. Project notes: 18/10 stainless steel. Dimensions 33 × 32 × 10.5 cm. Net weight 1.53 kg. Alessi collection, spring/summer season. Code FC02.