Editor’s Picks
In the Extra Ordinary Metal Collection, Alessi looks to its roots—with a modern twist. Humble brass gets a boost thanks to inspiration from the ancient Etruscan gold smithing technique of granulation. The result is a complex creation that feels simultaneously and painstakingly engineered.
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Medicine Man
This 19th-century Chinese Apothecary cabinet made of elmwood finished with dark red lacquer is a fine version of the square corner cabinet referred to as (medicine or hundred-eye cabinet). Ancient Chinese doctors used to label each of the multiple pull-out drawers where they would store a wide range of herbs and medicines. Today, this piece not only makes a decorative accent but is also functional, and convenient for storing small collectibles.
