Carlo Alessi

Carlo Alessi (1916–2009) was a renowned industrial designer who worked at Alessi, his father, Giovanni Alessi's influential Italian design house. He began his career crafting household items for the company in the 1920s and 1930s and became the managing director in the 1950s. Alessi's innovative approach to design emphasized functional beauty, often collaborating with prominent designers like Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini. He blended traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, creating iconic pieces celebrated for their unique forms and practicality. Alessi's legacy endures through the company's diverse, design-forward products.