Founded in 1921 as a workshop for the processing of brass and nickel silver sheet metal, with foundry, Alessi has always stood out for the high quality of its products. In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading factories of Italian design, capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types. As purveyors of functional and quality home goods for almost all tastes and budgets, Alessi invites you to enjoy Italian designs that only improve over time.

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A playful reinterpretation of Alessandro Mendini’s iconic self-portrait corkscrew, celebrating its ever-changing character and distinctive design. Inspired by art, fashion, street culture, and nature, each version features a unique, eye-catching graphic or pattern. Crafted with a body made of AlkiPaper®, a patented biocomposite based on paper and other natural-origin materials. Combining functionality with artistic expression, this collectible corkscrew brings Mendini’s ironic, sophisticated, and imaginative spirit to the table.

Alessandro M Collection

Tabletop

Bar & Drinkware

Bar & Wine Accessories

Corkscrews & Wine Openers

To celebrate the iconic pair of corkscrews designed by her father Alessandro, Fulvia Mendini has imagined a fairytale in an oak forest in which the two characters dance in an endless search for desires and secrets. Alessandro M. wears a new tree dress, an eye-catching pattern that emphasises the soft and delicate design of this iconic corkscrew, in shades of green. Body made of AlkiPaper®, a patented biocomposite based on paper, other raw materials of natural origin and functional components.

Alessandro M Arborea Corkscrew

Born by the creative flair of Mendini, this corkscrew is an ironic and transformational self-portrait which embodies the playful yet sophisticated spirit of its author. Dressed in a yellow and black chequered suit, it does not go unnoticed: “the chequer pattern is a puzzling, enigmatic one, particularly when yellow and black”, Mendini observed, “it has the strength to structure any shape, harnessing it in a hypnotic mesh, also susceptible to virtual deformations.”

Alessandro M Giallo E Nero Corkscrew

The creative trio from Studio Temp draws from the deep reservoir of street art to create a contemporary and cryptic interpretation of the iconic corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini. The graphic presented is the result of a personal imprint full of eclectic ideas, ranging from street signs to modern data protection techniques. The decoration contains phosphorescent elements that are only visible in the dark. Body made of AlkiPaper®, a patented biocomposite based on paper, other raw materials of natural origin and functional components.

Alessandro M Liquid Corkscrew

Arthur Arbesser’s new design for Alessandro M. reflects his unmistakable style, which combines influences from the art and architecture of his home city of Vienna with a contemporary and modern sensibility. A fascinating change of apparel that combines the world of design with the original expressiveness of one of the most interesting, talented designers in contemporary fashion. Body made of AlkiPaper®, a patented biocomposite based on paper, other raw materials of natural origin and functional components.

Alessandro M Parade Corkscrew

A design self-portrait created by Alessandro Mendini in 2003, in undergoing a continuous transformation this object-creature is capable of giving life to an extraordinary series of characters: in 2021, the Alessandro M. corkscrew returns dressed in a new chromatic range invented by its author.