Clean lines simple to useI have many Alessi products at home and most of them are top notch. However, this one is bad design. It is not functional well for everyday use, The vertical bar is not attached to bottom strong enough, so I would not surprise it is broken soon. Also, due to the lack of a blocker bar at the edge, the paper roll keeps unrolling by itself.This paper towel holder is easy to use, not clunky, and has a graceful modern design! The Silver color disappears in the clutter of our large kitchen, but I love the red to enliven a smaller space. I really like not having to unscrew something to get the roll on or off.I had been searching for just the right paper towel holder to go on a black granite counter and this was the perfect oneLooks pretty without the paper towel roll... note that this is not a standard size for American rolls which are longer/taller than their European counterparts... thus the top "branch" part is pretty much hidden. Also, mine broke into two pieces (stem from stand) after a year of normal use.it looks greatStyle Over SubstanceAfter 18 months the stem and the base have detached. The base is thin and the stem held in a shallow slot which has failed and there doesn’t appear to be any way to repair. Over £2 a month for a kitchen roll holder - not a figure I’d anticipated in my budget.Love it, thought I'd miss the ones with the arm that hold down the roll whilst you pull a sheet off, but this seems to work very well without. Stylish, easy to clean. Lovely product.A bit flimsyNicely styled and well made as you'd expect from Alessi.Great produxt, on time, and sent by tracked and signed for mail!All items should be sent by registered mail