--- product_id: 9600768 title: "Blow Up Citrus Basket" brand: "alessi" price: "£181.89" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Alessi" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9600768-blow-up-citrus-basket store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 14" diameter x 12" height 18/10 stainless steel offcuts Hand welded craftsmanship Blow Up Citrus Basket **Brand:** alessi **Price:** £181.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍊 Elevate your space with artful utility—where chaos meets chic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blow Up Citrus Basket by alessi - **How much does it cost?** £181.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9600768-blow-up-citrus-basket) ## Best For - alessi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alessi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Open-Air Design:** Keeps fruit fresh longer by preventing moisture buildup and bruising. - • **Perfectly Sized:** 14 inches wide and 12 inches tall—ample space for citrus, bread, or napkins without clutter. - • **Durable Elegance:** Crafted from premium 18/10 stainless steel offcuts for lasting shine and strength. - • **Exclusive Gift Appeal:** Ideal for newlyweds and new homeowners craving a fresh, stylish home upgrade. - • **Sculptural Centerpiece:** Transforms your kitchen island or coffee table into a modern art gallery. ## Overview The Alessi Blow Up Citrus Basket, designed by Fratelli Campana in 2004, is a hand-welded, 18/10 stainless steel basket measuring 14" in diameter and 12" high. Its open, abstract design not only serves as a striking centerpiece but also keeps fruit fresh by allowing airflow and preventing bruising. Perfect for modern homes, it doubles as a stylish holder for napkins or bread and makes a thoughtful gift for design-savvy individuals. ## Description An eye-catching centerpiece empty or filled, this basket from Alessi turns chaos into its own container. Designed by Fratelli Campana in 2004, the basket is crafted from offcuts of 18/10 stainless steel and hand welded. Measuring 14 inches in diameter and 12 inches high, the basket is amply sized for containing rolly pieces of citrus that can be hard to stack in shallower containers. It's also great for napkins or bread at a social gathering. A smaller, matching Blow Up Basket is available separately. This basket, a beautiful piece of folk art, should be hand washed for best care. It makes a great gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anyone looking for a fresh breath of change in the home. It's easy to coordinate the Blow Up baskets with other household pieces from Alessi. Peruse the full stock to find like-minded, whimsical pieces. Review: Shallower than appears, great for fruit! - This basket is shallower than I expected from the photos (about four inches deep), which I actually like. This makes it an excellent fruit bowl, as it forces the fruit to be spread out instead of sitting in tall piles and bruising what's underneath. It also doesn't require as much fruit to fill as I expected, allowing the fruit to be eaten and refilled often rather than just adding to the top pieces while the bottom spoils. The open structure of the bowl prevents moisture from being trapped, which helps prevent the fruit from rotting before it can be eaten. It's welded together nicely, and is a great size for a kitchen island or coffee table. It looks gorgeous and really highlights the color of the fruit it holds. Pricey, but worth it! Review: Alessi Blow Up Basket is just perfect for our coffee table - Alessi Blow Up Basket is just perfect for our coffee table. It is a piece of art work as well as practical to hold fruit and/or you can place a napkin in it and serve snacks. It goes well with the more modern euro type of furniture. A bit expensive for what it is (cut up metal sticks weld together like the old grocery carts but shinier and shaped somewhat like a bird's nest) but it matched a lamp and another piece of artwork that we have in our home so we decided to spend the money on it to tie in all the pieces of artwork. ## Features - An eye-catching centerpiece empty or filled, this basket turns chaos into its own container - Designed by Fratelli Campana in 2004; crafted from offcuts of 18/10 stainless steel and hand welded - Measures 14 inches in diameter and 12 inches high; amply sized for containing for hard-to-stack citrus, napkins, or bread - Great gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anyone looking for a fresh breath of change in the home - The basket, a beautiful piece of folk art, should be hand washed; matching baskets available separately ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000COEDRK | | Best Sellers Rank | #155,241 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #418 in Fruit Bowls | | Bowl Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand Name | Alessi | | Capacity | 1 Kilograms | | Color | Gray | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (195) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08003299908103 | | Included Components | Steel | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Is the item microwaveable? | No | | Item Dimensions W x H | 14"W x 12"H | | Item Length | 14.18 Inches | | Item Weight | 1.15 Kilograms | | Item Width | 13.78 Inches | | Manufacturer | Alessi | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-Year against manufacturer's defect | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Other Special Features of the Product | Dishwasher safe | | Shape | Abstract | | Specific Uses For Product | Soup | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Bowl Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Alessi - **Color:** Gray - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Special Feature:** Dishwasher safe ## Images ![Blow Up Citrus Basket - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714fy2qdabL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shallower than appears, great for fruit! *by P***S on September 10, 2015* This basket is shallower than I expected from the photos (about four inches deep), which I actually like. This makes it an excellent fruit bowl, as it forces the fruit to be spread out instead of sitting in tall piles and bruising what's underneath. It also doesn't require as much fruit to fill as I expected, allowing the fruit to be eaten and refilled often rather than just adding to the top pieces while the bottom spoils. The open structure of the bowl prevents moisture from being trapped, which helps prevent the fruit from rotting before it can be eaten. It's welded together nicely, and is a great size for a kitchen island or coffee table. It looks gorgeous and really highlights the color of the fruit it holds. Pricey, but worth it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alessi Blow Up Basket is just perfect for our coffee table *by J***E on September 25, 2014* Alessi Blow Up Basket is just perfect for our coffee table. It is a piece of art work as well as practical to hold fruit and/or you can place a napkin in it and serve snacks. It goes well with the more modern euro type of furniture. A bit expensive for what it is (cut up metal sticks weld together like the old grocery carts but shinier and shaped somewhat like a bird's nest) but it matched a lamp and another piece of artwork that we have in our home so we decided to spend the money on it to tie in all the pieces of artwork. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ love it *by H***N on April 7, 2021* I wanted this for years and finally got it. It holds fruit on our counter. It gives good air circulation and looks great. Very happy I finally hit the "place order" button. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alessi Blow Up Citrus Basket - Airtight Food Storage Containers with Lids, Vtopmart 24 pcs Plastic Kitchen and Pantry Organization Canisters for Cereal, Dry Food, Flour and Sugar, BPA Free, Includes 24 Labels，Black - OXO Good Grips Steady Paper Towel Holder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9600768-blow-up-citrus-basket](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9600768-blow-up-citrus-basket) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*