The Alessi Honey Pot is sleek in design.

Designed by Theo Williams Year of production: 1995

Theo Williams, born in Oxford, graduated in industrial design in Manchester, moved to Milan in 1992 and since 2004 is also based in Amsterdam. He is the Art Director for Lexon, Paris, a Design Director for the fashion brand Mexx (Liz Claiborne, USA) for licensing products and branding and the Creative Director for the Japanese Department stores 'Mono Comme Cà.' He collaborates with Art Partners NY, with Giovanni Testino. His clients include Abet Laminate, Alessi, Artemide, Consonni, Danese, Dornbracht, Mobileffe, Pyrex, Tchibo, Technogym, Tronconi; he has created packaging for Prada, CK Jeans, Giorgio Armani, Ferragamo and accessories for Benetton. The bathroom collection 'Risma' for Merati has been selected for the ADI Design Index 2003/4, Compasso d'Oro 2004.

Features:

Constructed from crystalline glass, with lid made from mirror polished steel Recommended washing instructions: Hand wash Made in Italy Dimensions: 8.7cm dia x 19.7cm high

Alessandro Countryman is the perfect bottle opener for that well made Italian wine. He will compliment any dinner table and will always have a smile on his face.

Designed by Alessandro Mendini Year of production: 2003

Alessandro Mendini: Born in Milan in 1931, former director of Casabella, Modo and Domus, winner of a Compasso d'Oro and designer of the Groninger Museum in Groningen, the Casino in Arosa, the Forum in Omegna, he is a designer, architect and image consultant for Philips, Swarovski, Swatch, and Bisazza.

Mendini and ALESSI: It's really difficult for me to describe the relationship between Alessandro Mendini and me/the Alessi company. I could say that he has been something of a mentor for me, with a vaguely Socratic inspiration, gradually introducing me to all the mysteries of our fascinating profession. I believe that our relationship is of particular interest for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the phenomenon of the Italian design factory, especially the relationships between creativity in the pure sense of the term, art, business and design management. When people ask me what Mendini does for us, what his role is, I just smile.

As a designer, he continues to come up with objects for us, which often are to be found in the most difficult and exciting areas of our catalogues. As an architect, he has designed for us my home, two additions to the Crusinallo factory, the Alessi Museum, the complex display system for the new Alessi showrooms and various exhibitions. As a design manager, he is responsible for conceiving and overseeing some of our renowned design projects. As a journalist, he has written books for us. As a consultant, he has introduced me to a large number of designers who have worked for us. As a close friend, he is aware of our most intimate problems and aspirations ... and he is all of these things in an exquisitely informal way, in essence he manages to cover all these roles without being around all the time since over the years we have achieved a working affinity, a relationship that is almost telepathic…

Features:

Constructed from chrome-plated zamak with corkscrew in polyamide Washing recommendations: Hand wash Made in Italy Dimensions: 6cm diametre x 21cm high

Do you want some Big Love? Look no further – You can have it… with your favourite serving of ice cream or gelato. Yum!

'Big Love' ice cream bowl and spoon are designed for singles or couples - the spoon is a heart which allows one to eat ice cream without touching that of the other.

Designed by Miriam Mirri Year of production: 2002

She was born in Bologna in 1964, lives and works in Milan. She graduated at the Superior School for Anotomic Design and studied communication and design at the Università del Progetto in Reggio Emilia. She worked in London with Nigel Coates and has been assistant to Stefano Giovannoni for many years. She designs objects for companies such as Mandarina Duck, Mitsubishi, United Pets. She holds design courses at the Università del Progetto in Reggio Emilia.

Features:

Constructed from Polymethylmethacrylate and 18/10 stainless steel Washing recommendations: Hand wash Available in 3 colours: Blue, Fuschia and Orange Made in Italy Capacity: 250ml Dimensions: 12cm diametre x 15cm high

Add personality and character to your next dinner party… Salo will be the talk of the town. Another great idea and spin on the humble salt mill from Alessi.

Alessi’s Salo salt mill can sit right next to the Peppino pepper mill!

Designed by Stefano Pirovano Year of production: 2000

Born in Milan in 1961, he is a designer, stage designer, graphic artist and interior designer, combining various languages in his projects and insisting on the close bond between function and representation in his objects.

Features:

Constructed from high grade polypropylene Washing recommendations: Hand wash Available in White Made in Italy Dimensions: 9cm x 5.5cm x 12.5cm high

Add character and personality to your next dinner party with this cute peppermill from Alessi.

Designed by Stefano Pirovano Year of production: 1998

Born in Milan in 1961, he is a designer, stage designer, graphic artist and interior designer, combining various languages in his projects and insisting on the close bond between function and representation in his objects.

Features:

Constructed from high grade polypropylene Washing recommendations: Hand wash Available in 2 colours: Dark Blue and Red Made in Italy Dimensions: 9cm x 5.5cm x 12.5cm high

Add fun to your next tea party. Alessi’s Te ò Tea Strainer will do the perfect straining job!

Designed by Stefano Pirovano Year of production: 2000

Born in Milan in 1961, he is a designer, stage designer, graphic artist and interior designer, combining various languages in his projects and insisting on the close bond between function and representation in his objects.

Features:

Constructed from polypropylene with a 18/10 stainless steel filter Washing recommendations: Hand wash Available in 4 colours: Dark Blue, Green, Red and White Made in Italy Dimensions: 5.7cm x 6.4cm x 3.6cm high

Having trouble with the kids not eating their eggs? The Alessi Cico is ideal for some fun at the breakfast table.

Take Cico's hat off and the egg sits perfectly… he even holds a spoon for you. What’s more clever, is that Cico's hat is a salt dispenser!

Designed by Stefano Giovannoni Year of production: 2000

Born in La Spezia in 1954 – Architect and Designer. His explosive talent, able to embody the complex system of "affective codes" in his projects, is winning him the title of best "Super & Popular" designer of the years 2000.

A "born again" designer par excellence, bearing a vague resemblance to a rumpled teddy bear, a man who looks like he might be anything except a much-acclaimed designer, Stefano conceals one of the most explosive talents I have ever had the good fortune to come across. He is not happy that we classify him as "one of the young", he feels he is destined for the designer hall of fame, and he wants to have his share of acclaim with my "masters". He'll no doubt get there, even if a little grizzly and impatient at times.

Features:

Constructed from thermoplastic resin Available in 3 colours: Blue, Pink and Yellow Dishwasher safe Made in Italy Dimensions: 9cm x 8cm x 11.5cm high

About Home Couture

A privately owned and family-run business, Home Couture offers a department store-sized range of homewares with a boutique level of service and very competitive pricing.

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Fun and vibrant people-shaped chopsticks for beginners, sure to be a hit at your next party!

Product information:

Set has 6 chopsticks. Perfect for children. Gift boxed Different colours Dimensions: box = 16cm (w) x 21cm (h) x 4cm (d); chopstick = 20cm (h) x 4cm (w)