The Farfalla Nutcracker from Alessi exudes a refined simplicity and balanced form that follows its essential function. Entirely made from stainless steel, its egg-shaped frame features a robust central screw with a two-winged top that evokes the butterfly it was named for. An elegant decades-old design, it hasn’t lost a step since it was created through exhaustive planning and research by Enzo Mari, focusing on his tradition of eliminating unnecessary elements.