Alessi ‘Caffettiera con cuore e stelle’ Copper Sculpture – Limited Edition (No. 437/999)

Alessi ‘Caffettiera con cuore e stelle’ Copper Sculpture – Limited Edition (No. 437/999) A Rare Piece of Italian Design History for the Serious Collector. Elevate your space with a legendary piece of wearable architecture from the Alessi 100 Values Collection. The Caffettiera con cuore e stelle (Coffee Maker with Heart and Stars) is not an appliance—it is a stunning, numbered copper art multiple designed by the iconic Riccardo Dalisi. The Story Behind the Sculpture In the late 1970s, Alessi tasked avant-garde designer Riccardo Dalisi with reinventing the traditional Neapolitan coffee pot. Over several years, Dalisi handcrafted more than 200 wildly imaginative prototypes out of copper. As the project progressed, the shapes shed their utility and transformed entirely into poetry, animation, and fine art. This limited-edition release is an exact, official replica of one of those historic prototypes. To honor Dalisi’s conceptual vision, this piece is fundamentally non-functional by design. It completely lacks internal filters, funnels, or mechanisms, standing purely as a hollow, magnificent copper sculpture. Investment-Grade Collectability Strictly Limited Global Run: Only 999 retail copies were ever minted worldwide before the production run was permanently retired. Exclusive Provenance: This specific piece is individually stamped as Number 437 of 999, placing it in the highly sought-after first half of the global edition. Material Finish: Exquisitely crafted in mirror-polished copper with delicate brass details. Product Specifications: Brand: Alessi (Italy) Collection: Alessi 100 Values Collection Designer: Riccardo Dalisi Condition: Pristine / Collector’s Condition Dimensions: Approx. 19 cm (Height) x 21 cm (Width) Includes: Original Alessi limited-edition box and documentation. Please note: This item is a sculptural art multiple intended for display only. It cannot be used to brew coffee and placing it on a heat source will permanently damage the copper artwork. The official Alessi design catalog clearly documents that this specific edition is a “multiple in copper”, explicitly classified as an object of contemplation rather than use. Alessi warns that these specific prototypes deliberately “lost any functional appearance” to become pure pieces of art. Attempting to use piece 437 will permanently ruin it: There are no mechanics inside: Because it completely lacks standard inner mechanisms, funnels, or safety valves, trying to boil water inside it would create a dangerous, completely unventilated pressure trap. Fire will ruin the metal: Placing it over a gas flame, electric plate, or stove element will immediately scorch, tarnish, and permanently discolor the delicate mirror-polished copper and gold star details. Keep it safely displayed on your showroom floor as the beautiful, rare, zero-function art piece it was designed to be!