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One of the first projects by French designer, Philippe Starck for Alessi. The Juicy Salif was devised in the second half of the 1980s (along with the Walter Wayle II wall clock, the Hot Bertaa kettle and the large Max le Chinois colander). An excellent example of Alessis role as artistic mediator in the most turbulent areas of creative potential (the piece was his response to our precise briefing for a stainless steel tray), it remains unparalleled in its ability to generate discussions about its meaning and design, partly because of its unconventional use of what semiologists refer to as the decorative veil which, even though generally in a less overt manner, is inexorably destined to cover all objects created by man. To fully understand the true meaning of its existence, it is possibly necessary to refer to the theories of Leroy-Gourham, who considers the notion of functional approximation to be fundamental. This notion suggests that there is always a certain degree of freedom in interpreting relationships between Form and Function: it is precisely this continual play between Form and Function that leads to the decorative veil mentioned above, that Floch considers to be the manifestation of the legendary and aesthetic dimension of the object, as originally defined by Greimas. As well as being the most controversial citrus fruit squeezer of the 20th century, it has also become one of the icons of design of the 1990s, and it continues to be one of the most provocatively intelligent articles in the Alessi catalog.
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40 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stylish, fashionable, efficient, time saver,
By Harris Elleberg (Astoria, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer (Kitchen)
What I like best about this juicer is how streamlined and, well, basically perfect it is. There is no distinction between form and function in this stunning piece: What makes it work is what makes it beautiful. I like to bring it out on the piazza when I brunch, so that the early sun sparkles on the chrome while I squeeze just a few drops of blood orange juice into a flute of champagne. There's nothing better than sitting around a table laden with delicacies with a group of friends who admire the beauty of simple objects like this juicer.In addition to being visually stunning, this juicer is also a tremendous time saver. When guests see it in my kitchen, it saves me a lot of time that might otherwise be spent explaining that I am a gigantic, pretentious douche.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
conversation piece with function,
By Lexi Lee (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer (Kitchen)
It looks like an alien bot on one's kitchen counter! A well-functioning juicer with great design,hefty weight, and protective-gripping pads on the leg tips. Plenty of room for a collecting glass or measuring cup in the center.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing doesn't even begin.,
This review is from: Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer (Kitchen)
Honestly this is completely overkill, its like buying a ferrari to get groceries... but like the ferrari, you can just stare at it and be happy.
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