The Illy bean hoppers are a nice way for a coffee store to promote the type of bean they're using. However, it creates a lot of waste once the can is empty. I could take one at a cafe and it has served as a plant pot for me ever since.
The smooth design is a result of its way of production method; Stability and printability (without supports) were key. The whole design is printed without support and is fully functional straight out of the printer.