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Richard Sapper's 1979 rocket-shaped stove-top espresso coffee maker was Alessi's first product for the kitchen, winning the company's first Compasso d'Oro award that same year. The design was an homage to Alberto Alessi's grandfather Alfonso Bialetti, who designed the very first Italian espresso maker. It features a sturdy handle locking mechanism, connecting the top and bottom pieces together, one of its best ease and functionality features.
The 9090 Espresso Coffee Maker is in the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection.
The 9090 Espresso Coffee Maker is in the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection.
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