This distinctive elongated shape is inspired by the shape of a squid, which came to Starck when squeezing lemon juice over some calamari in a pizzeria whilst on holidays in Italy.

The kitchen tool is not dishwasher-safe, and must be washed by hand, while taking care to avoid injury from its sharp point. Besides squeezing lemons, the primary function of the unconventional, sculptural citrus squeezer is to start conversations. Alessi's success lies in its ability to collaborate with some of the most talented designers from around the world. Starck became one of the most famous designers of that time and designed everything from apartment blocks, homes, domestic products and hotels.The juice then flows down along the side edges of the tapered body and is finally concentrated by the pointed end straight into the drinking glass. This groundbreaking citrus juicer was one of the first items Philippe Starck designed for Alessi and still remains as popular today as it was when it was first launched.

The Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck has become an absolute design classic that many of us have become familiar with.

My first thought was that it looked like the viruses I had studied back in school, or perhaps an alien spaceship a la War of the Worlds. Starck's designs are frequently mysterious in their ambiguity—their purpose is not always at once identifiable. They started on the left, and as they worked their way over to the right, they took on the unmistakable shape of what was to become the juicy salif. The Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer, designed by Philippe Starck, is an icon of revolutionary kitchenware. However, if you prefer you may visit our Cookie Settings page to provide a controlled consent (Link below).

From stainless steel kitchen utensils to eye-catching home décor items, Alessi's range of products spans a wide spectrum.And when questions arose (regarding a bookshelf that needed clever assembly), their representatives in Finland were so helpful and thoughtful. As provocative as it is controversial, the Juicy Salif has been one of Alessi’s best seller for the last 30 years and has become the ultimate symbol of design. The brand is conscious of its environmental impact and strives to reduce waste and energy consumption in its manufacturing processes. For instance, their "Juicy Salif" citrus squeezer, designed by Philippe Starck, resembles a spaceship rather than a traditional kitchen tool.

The thousands of projects - complete or forthcoming - his global fame and tireless protean inventiveness should never distract from Philippe Starck's fundamental vision: Creation, whatever form it takes, must improve the lives. Alberto Alessi, in a recorded video interview posted on Dezeen, said "I am very happy with this project because I consider it a big joke to everybody.The iconic Alessi Philipps Starck Juicer - also known as the 'Juicy Salif' has to be one of the most recognisable items from the Alessi range. Alberto Alessi was surprised and intrigued when he received the design for this lemon juicer from Philippe Starck. But this luxury version came with instructions warning that the juicer should never be used with actual fruit, because the finish would corrode. But anyways: This piece of art from the school of anti functionality looks really sharp in your showcase, just as it does at the MoMa/NYC.