Artist
Aldo RossiItalian, 1931–1997
ManufacturerManufactured by
Alessi S.p.A.Italian, established 1921
CultureItalian
Titles
- "La Tavola di Babele" Espresso Coffee Maker, Model "La Conica"
DateDesigned 1983, manufactured 1984
PlaceItaly
MediumStainless steel and copper
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/2in. (29.2 × 13.3 × 8.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Cecily E. Horton
Object number2001.334.A-.D
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Cafe
On view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside of C: "OFFICINA / ALESSI / INOX 18/10 / ITALY"
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