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Conca

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$582.4 $910 In stock

Category: Il Tornitore Matto

Giulio Iacchetti did not only co-create this first instalment of Il Tornitore Matto with Alberto Alessi, but also participated in the project as a designer, offering us the reinterpretation of an ancient type of jug called a conca, common in central and southern Italy. It is a capacious vessel used to contain and transport water. Equipped with two handles, the conca was either balanced atop the head to carry it, or left at the entrance of the home, allowing people to drink as soon as they arrived. Iacchetti maintained the traditional shape of two opposed and stacked cones, and worked on the design of the characteristic handles to create a single curved line that traces out the object's entire profile.

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Vase/container with handles. Turned copper sheet.
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ava C. ★★★★★

I love how the turned-wood surface catches the light differently depending on the angle. The craftsmanship is clearly a modern take on an old technique.

Scarlett ★★★★★

The lathe-turned wood grain on this piece is absolutely beautiful — each swirl looks hand-finished. It’s surprisingly lightweight for how solid it feels in the hand, and the detail on the base catches light perfectly. Exactly what I hoped for from a modern take on a classic design.

Emily J. ★★★★★

The twisted handle feels solid in the hand and the pour is clean without a single drip down the side. It's been on my counter for a week and I keep finding excuses to use it.