Nothing about the Alessi FC0 Blow up basket/fruit holder in steel conforms to expectation. With its structure resembling a burst of linear energy, this striking design object finds its home in the Alessi Centerpiece category—yet it stands worlds apart from the conventional. An assembly of intersecting rods, it mimics randomness, like an abstract sketch rendered in steel. Its eye-catching form is not only sculptural but highly practical, perfectly suited to display fruit, bread, or everyday essentials with artistic flair.

A showcase of unconventional imagination

The product’s concept from Alessi Tableware was brought to life by the visionary Brazilian design duo Fratelli Campana, renowned for transforming raw, chaotic lines into harmonious compositions. In this piece, steel becomes fluid, expressive, and unexpectedly delicate. This creation blurs the boundaries between industrial design and contemporary art—an unmistakable signature of the designers. Intended for alimentary use and maintained by hand wash, the basket is as functional as it is avant-garde.

Where function meets interpretive design

Referencing the traditional game of pick-up sticks, the construction evokes a sense of motion captured midair. As an Alessi steel fruit holder, it delivers unexpected lightness in visual weight while remaining sturdy and reliable. Whether styled as a steel basket Alessi connoisseurs will appreciate, or chosen for its bold aesthetic value, it commands attention in any space. This is the definition of thoughtful form meeting intuitive function within the Centerpiece category.

Alessi continues to redefine everyday objects by embedding them with emotion, artistry, and design-forward functionality. Through pieces like this, the brand affirms its commitment to reimagining modern Tableware with purpose and poetic clarity.