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Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer designed by Philippe Starck
'Juicy Salif' Citrus Squeezer
Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer designed by Philippe Starck
Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer designed by Philippe Starck

'Juicy Salif' Citrus Squeezer

Designer (Paris, France, born 1949)
Manufacturer (Italy, founded 1921)
Retailer
Date2005
Object NameCitrus Press
Mediumcast aluminium
ClassificationsApplied Art
AcquisitionPurchased in 2005.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS071636
About MeThe 'Juicy Salif' lemon squeezer was a classic of postmodern product design of the 1990s. Designed by the internationally renowned French designer Philippe Starck for the Italian firm Alessi.
The design of the 'Juicy Salif' is innovative, futuristic and relatively functional. As opposed to other citrus squeezers, the 'Juicy Salif' allows juice to flow straight into a glass (pips and pulp included!), rather than passing through a sieve into a dish, and provided a simplified alternative design option for an everyday kitchen task.
The 'Juicy Salif' became a bestselling item for Alessi. It represents one of Philippe Starck's most influential and controversial designs and today, continues to serve as a status symbol, particularly among the intended market of young, middle-class professionals.