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Opening letters becomes an elegant act

The Uselen letter opener from Alessi is a source of pleasure even when not in use. Pure chic, it is an exquisite object to have on your desk. Through a process of radical reduction, designer Giulio Lacchetti has arrived at the elegant shape of a humming-bird. The sleek design is all the more striking for combining style with functionality: the stainless steel paper knife sits well in the hand, and allows you to open letters smoothly and easily with its sharp tail. Giulio Lacchetti has won numerous international prizes for his work as a designer. He is now part of the permanent design exhibition at MOMA, New York. What would he look like on your desk?