Instantly recognisable Alessi corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini The designer Alessandro Mendini was born in. Milan in 1931 former director of Casabella Modo & Domus winner of a. Compasso d Oro & designer of the Groninger Museum in Groningen the Casino in Arosa the Forum in Omegna he is a designer architect & image consultant for Philips Swarovski Swatch & Bisazza. Designed in 1994 & an overnight success. Corkscrew in chrome-plated zamak Diameter 7 cm. Height 24.5 cm.