"Max le Chinois" Colander

Philippe Starck; Alessi

Caption

Philippe Starck (French, born 1949); Alessi (founded 1921). "Max le Chinois" Colander, designed 1987; manufactured 1990. Stainless steel, brass, plastic, 12 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (30.5 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alessi S.p.A., 1991.33.1a-b.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

"Max le Chinois" Colander

Date

designed 1987; manufactured 1990

Geography

Place manufactured: Crusinallo, Italy

Medium

Stainless steel, brass, plastic

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

12 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (30.5 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

symbol of eagle in flight / OFFICINA / ALESSI / INOX 18/10 ITALY

Credit Line

Gift of Alessi S.p.A.

Accession Number

1991.33.1a-b

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