Elegant like a high-fashion garment and practical like an everyday kitchen tool, the Plissè thermal carafe by Alessi combines aesthetics with functionality. Designed by Michele De Lucchi, its form evokes pleated fabric, masterfully reinterpreted in thermoplastic material.

Thanks to the double-walled construction, it keeps beverages hot or cold for a long time, making it ideal for serving tea, coffee, herbal infusions, or water throughout the day. The sharp-cut spout allows for easy pouring, and the screw cap ensures secure closure and excellent thermal insulation.

With its sculptural design and ease of use, the Plissè carafe is a distinctive presence on any table or countertop.

Technical features:

• Material: thermoplastic resin with insulating interior

• Capacity: 100 cl

• Dimensions: height 32 cm, length 20 cm, width 11 cm

• Designer: Michele De Lucchi

A design object that blends elegance, innovation, and daily practicality.

Pulcina is the espresso coffee maker that combines advanced engineering with the authentic taste of Italian coffee. Designed by Michele De Lucchi in collaboration with the Illy Study Center, this iconic moka stands out for its sculptural design and the innovative shape of its boiler, which automatically stops the coffee flow at the optimal moment, thus avoiding the bitter aftertaste typical of traditional moka pots.

The "V"-shaped spout is designed to pour coffee without drips, while the aluminum body and ergonomic handle in thermoplastic PA ensure practical and safe use. The magnetic steel bottom makes this version also compatible with induction cooktops, offering maximum versatility.

Pulcina 6-cup has a capacity of 30 cl and is available with knob and handle in two color variants: black or red, to suit different kitchen styles and aesthetic preferences.

Technical specifications:

• Capacity: 6 cups (30 cl)

• Compatible with: gas, electric, ceramic, induction

• Materials: cast aluminum body, magnetic steel bottom, handle and knob in PA

• Available colors: black or red (handle and knob)

• Dimensions: H 26 cm – Length 20 cm – Width 12 cm

• Designer: Michele De Lucchi

Pulcina is a design coffee maker that combines functionality, innovation, and unmistakable style.

La Cupola is the 6-cup coffee maker designed by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, a tribute to the architectural language of the great Italian designer, here translated into an everyday object that combines formal precision with practical function.

Defined by the hemispherical dome that gives the piece its name, La Cupola features a clean and instantly recognizable design. In this 6-cup version with a 30 cl capacity, it comes in a refined black or blue finish that adds a contemporary touch to a true icon of Italian design.

Made of aluminium with a magnetic steel base, La Cupola is also suitable for induction hobs. The heat-resistant thermoplastic resin handle and knob ensure a comfortable, secure grip. With its elegant proportions (height 28.5 cm, diameter 10 cm), it brings style and identity to everyday rituals.

Main features:
Designer: Aldo Rossi
Body material: aluminium
Base: magnetic steel, suitable for induction
Handle and knob: heat-resistant thermoplastic resin, available in black or blue
Capacity: 6 cups (30 cl)
Dimensions: height 28.5 cm, diameter 10 cm
Style: architectural, essential, contemporary

La Cupola is more than a moka: it’s a poetic and functional object that brings the unmistakable signature of Aldo Rossi into the heart of the kitchen.

Pulcina is the coffee maker designed by Michele De Lucchi for Alessi, created in collaboration with illy’s research center to optimize coffee extraction. Its distinctive and innovative design blends sculptural form with refined functionality, offering a new approach to the coffee ritual.

Made of cast aluminium with a thermoplastic resin handle and knob, Pulcina stands out for its stepped profile, reminiscent of a small engine or a fantastical creature. Beyond aesthetics, its internal shape is designed to stop the brewing process at the right moment, avoiding over-extraction and ensuring a more aromatic coffee with no bitter aftertaste.

The V-shaped spout with a clean cut allows for drip-free pouring, and the ergonomic handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip. The 6-cup model is ideal for breakfast with friends or relaxing coffee breaks.

Main features:

• Designer: Michele De Lucchi

• Body material: cast aluminium

• Handle and knob: heat-resistant thermoplastic resin

• Capacity: 6 cups

• Spout: clean-cut for drip-free pouring

• Interior: designed to stop brewing before over-extraction

• Design: iconic, innovative, functional

• Dimensions: H 26 cm, Length 20 cm, Width 12 cm

Pulcina is much more than a moka pot: it’s a smart design object that enhances the flavour of coffee while adding personality to any kitchen.