Inspired by the familiar forms of the steel pan, the Poêle Collection is a stellar example of what Philippe Starck and Alessi do best.

Iconic designer Philippe Starck and Alberto Alessi, President of Italian brand Alessi, have a storied history of teaming up together on a number of projects. The pair have partnered again, this time marking their first furniture collection, entitled the Poêle Collection, consisting of a chair, two stools, and a coat rack that utilize cold-pressed metal technology. This process, originally developed in the 50s, has been modernized to produce tasteful and inviting forms. Alessi has always been known for its expertise in technological metalwork ? and it is exemplified beautifully here.

Taking visual, manufacturing, and style references from the humble steel skillet, the Poêle (meaning ‘pan’ in French) Collection gives nod to the brand’s history of creating items for the kitchen. “I have been trying to make a chair with Philippe Starck for around 20 years now and, finally, we did it. I asked him if it was possible to design a chair that is manufactured like a frying pan is made using the Alessi cold-press metal high-technology. As is always the case with Starck, it started with a subversion,” shares Alberto Alessi.
The language of this collection, which is made from mirror polished 18/10 stainless steel along with brown dye beech wood, is luxurious, yet familiar. The molten metal elements conform and ...