As part of a competition organised with the magazine "Domus" to mark the anniversary of the famous recipe book "Cucchiaio d'argento", the famous Italian brand Alessi asked five international designers to revisit an everyday kitchen accessory: a serving spoon for risotto. After deliberation by the jury, the Risotto Spoon by the young and talented designer Inga Sempé won the prize. "I wanted a spoon that was subtle and round, simple and cheerful, just as the pleasure of eating risotto should be". The Risotto spoon is made from stainless steel and measures 26cm, making it a simple solution with a meticulously researched design that combines precision of detail with the functional demands you expect from such a kitchen accessory. Now all you have to do is cook up a delicious risotto and impress your guests by serving them with this simply perfect spoon! An ideal gift idea for all fans of Italian cuisine!
Born in Paris, Inga Sempé graduated from Ensci (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle) in 1993. In 2000, she became a resident at the Villa Medicis (Académie de France) in Rome. Inga Sempé started out as a freelance designer, working in the early years with Italian brands such as Cappellini and Edra, before moving on to projects with French, American and Scandinavian companies such as Luce Plan, Moustache (with its famous Vapeur luminaires) and Baccarat. She designs furniture and small everyday objects, and seems to have a particular interest in lighting, with the PO 0202 floor lamp in particular. An exhibition devoted to him was held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2003.
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In 1921, Giovanni Alessi founded the Italian company Alessi. Since 1929, the company has focussed on producing nickel- or silver-plated copper tableware. When Carlo Alessi, Giovanni's son, was appointed design director in 1935, handcrafting methods were replaced by industrial manufacturing. In 1955, the company began collaborating with world-renowned architects and designers such as Richard Sapper, Ettore Sottsass, and later, Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders. Alessi makes design accessible by focussing on useful, humorous and visually appealing home accessories. Most of its products have become design classics that are sold and exhibited around the world.