Squeezing juice is a secondary function of the juicy salif. Phillippe Starck himself probably said it best: “How do we find the right balance between function and joy? Joy is a function.” The primary function of the juicy salif is to start conversations just like the ones that are about to happen in the comments. 🙂
Keeping this in consideration, how big is the Juicy Salif?
Made in mirror-polished aluminium casting the measurements of this Juicy Salif squeezer are 29cm in height and 14cm in diameter. Its easy to use, simply press, turn and squeeze, then collect juice in a glass placed underneath the juicer.
Simply so, how many juicy Salifs have been made?
For the tenth anniversary of its launch, 10,000 “Juicy Salifs” were issued, individually numbered and gold-plated. There has also been a grey/black (anthracite) coloured version, of which 47,000 un-numbered examples were produced between 1991 and 2004.
What design movement is Philippe Starck?
Starck’s designs can be regarded as post modern, although they include elements of the Memphis design movement, pop art and surrealism, with a hint of humour, environmental awareness, not to mention, invention. His products are regularly often manufactured from materials, not normally associated with the product.
What is the Juicy Salif made of?
The Juicy Salif is based on the shape of a squid with its legs greatly elongated. The napkin is now archived in Alessi’s own design museum. The original citrus squeezer is 29cm tall and made from cast aluminium with a mirror polish.
What makes the Juicy Salif iconic?
The Juicy Salif is iconic in its own rights, iconic due to the history of its design, and the much-debated usability and worth. It is a successful product, only by its market performance. People are still buying this product to this day, not as a usable kitchen utensil, but as a piece of design.
What nationality is Philippe Starck?
French
When was the Juicy Salif lemon squeezer?
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Who designed Juicy Salif?
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Why is the Juicy Salif controversial?
Starck’s Juicy Salif citrus squeezer for Alessi caused controversy in the 1990s when it was first produced because it looked beautiful but was not at all practical for squeezing fruit. Alessi says that the project was deliberately poking fun at the idea that form should follow function.