Decorative ornament - Alessi - ''Dr. Skud'' - Fly-swatter - Italy

This iconic "Dr. Skud" fly-swatter was designed in 1998 by the world-renowned designer Philippe Starck for the famous Italian housewares brand Alessi. Made from high-quality grey thermoplastic resin, this piece perfectly embodies Starck's signature blend of functionality, humor, and poetic design. Unlike traditional, utilitarian fly-swatters that are hidden away in drawers, "Dr. Skud" is designed to be showcased. It features three subtle tripod feet at the base of its handle, allowing it to stand completely upright on your desk, kitchen countertop, or side table like a miniature tabletop sculpture. When moved or viewed against the light, the perforated pattern of holes on the swatter head cleverly reveals the subtle contour of a human face. Remarkably, this same pattern of perforations is used to create two distinct faces, one on each side of the swatter head, with each face looking in a different direction. This is a wonderfully inventive use of a single layer of holes to create two separate visual illusions depending on which side you view it from, turning a mundane household tool into an intriguing, playful pop-art design piece. This "Dr. Skud" fly-swatter is in brand-new, unused condition and comes complete with its original Alessi packaging. About the Designer: Philippe Starck Philippe Starck is a world-famous French creator renowned for his multifaceted inventiveness and visionary approach. Always focused on the essential, his core philosophy is that creation, whatever form it take, must improve the lives of as many people as possible. This belief has made him one of the true pioneers and central figures of democratic design. Spanning a prolific career across all domains, from everyday household products and precision electronics to striking architecture, furniture, and naval and spatial engineering, Starck continually pushes the boundaries of contemporary design. His work for brands like Alessi transforms everyday functional objects into legendary, art-like experiences that bring joy and design excellence into daily life. About Phillipe Starck: The French designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949) studied in École Nissim de Camondo in Paris and stayed in Paris after his studies. He became famous for his style and even the president Francois Mitterand asked him to design a suite to his palace. Starck boosted his career In the 80s and 90s when he started working for Kartell. Starck works with the famous brands like Vitra, Flos, Driade and Bareli. Hence Starck became a influencer an inspirator for designers that form the basis of today's design brands. About Alessi: Alessi, a renowned Italian design brand founded in 1921 Giovanni Alessi, has become a symbol of cutting-edge design and innovative craftsmanship, especially in Postmodernism and Contemporary design as well as some Bauhaus objects. Over the decades, it has collaborated with iconic designers such as Alessandro Mendini, Aldo Rossi, Achille Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass (a founder of the Memphis group), Michael Graves, Marcel Wanders, Richard Sapper, Zaha Hadid, the Bouroullec brothers, Tom Kovac, Toyo Ito, Jean Nouvel, Ron Arad, and Gio Ponti. These collaborations have cemented Alessi's reputation for creating timeless, functional pieces that double as works of art. This makes Alessi a brand with high impact and rich marriage with fundamental design DNA. More recently, a collaboration with Virgil Abloh's creative agency infused a fresh, modern sensibility into Alessi’s offerings.

Estimate:£12.7

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