In our pre-Christmas inspiration series, today we turn our attention to the kitchen trendsetters to provide food and design enthusiasts with some bulletproof gift tips. If you’re looking for reliable, stylish, timeless, and beautiful accessories for your loved ones, these brilliant gadgets are the ones to look out for!
Food processor from the 50s
Founded by the Italian Bertazzoni family, Smeg has been designing innovative household accessories since 1948. It’s no coincidence that one of their most popular product lines was inspired by the well-known elements of the 1950s; rounded shapes, chrome-plated details, and bright colors make it easy to add style and character to any space. This time, we have chosen their pastel blue food processor, which thanks to its ergonomic design and thoughtful styling, can be a sturdy, durable, and efficient companion in the kitchen.
Berkel Volano Tribute—from the Grandmaster of slicing
Engineering professionalism meets respect for gastronomy in the more than 120-year tradition of the Swiss brand Berkel. These professional machines have been designed to ensure maximum reliability and precision, while paying meticulous attention to detail. That is because Berkel slicers are made exclusively in a fully artisanal production process. The Volano Tribute is a traditional flywheel-driven slicer that is not least also a design object; its flowered cast-iron wheels and gilded decorative lines make it the red Ferrari of kitchens. The precision of the machine also deserves a few words of praise, as you can adjust the slice thickness of cheese or meat down to tenths of a millimeter, and the blades are guaranteed to only touch the product at the point of cut. It is a must for all true ham fans!
Sanremo Cube—small but strong
As claimed by the Sanremo brand, when you choose a Sanremo coffee maker, you don’t just get a professional machine or a stylish designer product, you get the key to the world of coffee. The CUBE on our list is the brand’s most compact coffee maker yet, but its minimalist exterior is backed up by more complex technology and high performance. The machine can be customized in color and function, and a smart app allows you to control it remotely to best suit your schedule.
Toaster from the Italian design icon
Regarding iconic kitchen utensils, the Alessi brand’s latest range is certainly a must on the list. We recommend a green-colored piece from the Plisé range for under the Christmas tree. The Plisé collection, designed by Michele De Lucchi, echoes the playfulness of pleated fabrics, adding a sophisticated lightness to the interior. And the toaster shown below is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also a performance winner, with six toasting settings to easily satisfy any taste.
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