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Since 1921, Italian company Alessi has been known for its innovative and creative designs. It attracts some of the world’s foremost architects and designers to create its distinctive range of products for the home.

The “Anna Gong” cake stand is Mendini’s tribute to the legendary folding cake stand that was one of Alessi’s best seller for quite some time in the 60s. “Anna Gong” has, like its predecessor, two aspects and two uses: when closed, it’s a table-top scultpture; when open, it becomes a multi-tier Cake stand that can be used at the table.

• Stainless steel
• Folds out to fit afternoon tea
• Folds away to save space
• Can also be displayed as a sculpture