With its poetic balance between imagination and functionality, the Ichendorf Red Apple jug designed by Alessandra Baldereschi transforms the act of serving water into a gesture of storytelling. Inside its crystal-clear surface, a small fawn and red apple seem to inhabit a miniature world, frozen in delicate transparency. This enchanting detail evokes the beauty of nature and childhood wonder, a recurring signature in Baldereschi’s collaborations with Ichendorf Milano.

Handmade perfection and Italian artistry

Every jug is handcrafted from borosilicate glass, known for its resilience, clarity, and feather-light feel. The sculptural interior elements, the tiny apple and deer, are lampworked by master artisans, ensuring each piece is unique. Dishwasher safe at low temperatures (40 °C/104 °F recommended), the Red Apple jug combines daily practicality with a touch of artistic fantasy. It’s a rare example of how craftsmanship can turn a simple object into a collectible design icon.

A storyteller on the table

Part of the Ichendorf Bottles and Jugs collection, this creation sits beautifully alongside the Ichendorf cups & mugs and Ichendorf tumblers & glasses ranges, completing a cohesive yet imaginative table setting. The Red Apple jug belongs to a family of nature-inspired pieces that reflect Baldereschi’s dreamlike world, echoing the soft playfulness found in the Ichendorf Animal Farm collection and the refined organic forms of the Ichendorf Botanica collection.

Alessandra Baldereschi’s poetic design

Baldereschi’s designs for Ichendorf are celebrated for their joyful narrative quality; functional pieces that double as decorative art. The Red Apple jug exemplifies her vision: it bridges imagination and material, turning glass into a stage where nature’s stories unfold. Each piece embodies the harmony between design, craftsmanship, and emotion that defines Ichendorf Milano, inviting beauty and poetry into everyday life.