A 1980s classic, this stainless steel salt castor with its dimple patterned glossy surface was designed by Michael Graves and features a tight-fitting cap, is easy to refill and super-stylish. The postmodern design mixes influences of European Art, American Pop and cartoons. Graves's unique visual language is the reason behind the extraordinary success of this object - smart, elegant, but at the same time playful and fun. The matching 9098 Pepper Mill is also available from saltsmillshop. Salt castor in 18/10 stainless steel with white thermoplastic resin. Approx Diameter 2 1/2" Approx Height 4 1/2" About Michael Graves: Revered American architect and designer Michael Graves (1934-2015) was one of the principal figures in the postmodernist movement. He was professor of architecture at Princeton for nearly forty years About Alessi: Alessi, established in 1921, is a lynchpin of superb Italian design, committed to making the ordinary extraordinary. “A true design work must move people, convey emotions, bring back memories, surprise, and go against common thinking” - Alberto Alessi.
