The Ercolino Bottle Opener from Alessi creates peace of mind with a pairing of enduring materials and a familiar yet artful silhouette. Creator Andrea Branzi’s pieces balance the surreal and the romantic. This tone marries with Branzi’s love for wood. Here, birchwood is honed into a bullet shape to showcase its charming grain texture and provide great grip. The stainless steel opener flares out with contours evocative of a hugging figure. These solid contours create a wedge for easy opening of crown caps.