Alessi — ES17 2 | Beechwood corkscrew by Sottsass

There is something deeply human about opening a bottle of wine. A slow, ritual gesture that deserves a tool worthy of the moment. Alessi's ES17 2 corkscrew interprets this ritual with the chromatic lightness that only Ettore Sottsass knew how to infuse into objects: carefully turned beechwood, dressed in red, yellow, and pink in a combination unafraid of joy. The form is essential, the grip secure, the character unmistakable. Ettore Sottsass - architect, designer, visual poet - moved through the twentieth century, leaving indelible traces on everything he touched. Founder of the Memphis movement, he always believed that design should speak to emotions before function. In this corkscrew, seemingly minor in the hierarchy of objects, his entire philosophy can be read: color as language, natural material as a root, simplicity as the supreme form of elegance. The piece is part of Alessi's 100 Values Collection, an editorial project that brings together iconic objects capable of embodying the founding values of Crusinallo's manufacturing. At Stilmobili, we chose the ES17 2 because it perfectly represents what we believe in: beauty that does not hide in grand gestures, but lives in everyday details. It is the right object for those who love entertaining in style, those who intelligently collect design pieces, and those who want to give a memorable gift without falling into the predictable. On the table or in the kitchen, it immediately becomes a point of light. Design notes: Natural beechwood turned on a lathe. Red, yellow, and pink finishes. Height 18 cm, diameter 6 cm. Weight 290 g. Designer Ettore Sottsass. Alessi 100 Values Collection.