The Plico rolling table designed by Richard Sapper and edited Alessi is a versatile object. It has a range of functions, and can be used as a side table for meals, a small occasional work table or even a bedside table. The Plico table on wheels is very compact when folded, taking up a minimum of space for easy storage. It also has brakes on the rear wheels, making the trolley self-supporting when folded. So, the PlicoAlessi table on wheels promises simple practical use.
In 1921, Giovanni Alessi founded the Italian company Alessi. Since 1929, the company has focussed on producing nickel- or silver-plated copper tableware. When Carlo Alessi, Giovanni's son, was appointed design director in 1935, handcrafting methods were replaced by industrial manufacturing. In 1955, the company began collaborating with world-renowned architects and designers such as Richard Sapper, Ettore Sottsass, and later, Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders. Alessi makes design accessible by focussing on useful, humorous and visually appealing home accessories. Most of its products have become design classics that are sold and exhibited around the world.