This creation by designer Richard Sapper was the very first kettle produced by Alessi in 1983. The 9091 kettle is made from 18/10 stainless steel, suitable for all heat sources, and has a melodic brass whistle and polyamide handle. The central element of this creation is the whistle, in the pipes of which are placed two choristers in E and B who, when the steam is released, produce a short, pleasant melody like the sound of a flute. Richard Sapper wanted to avoid the usual distressing sound produced by the kettles available on the market at the time. Following this poetic approach, he has created what is probably the first multi-sensory kitchen accessory.
Color
Inox
Colour
chrome
Material
metal
Dimensions
diam 16.5cm x H 19cm, Capacity 200cl
Matériaux
acier inoxydable, laiton, polyamide, fonc acier magnétique compatible avec la cuisson induction
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.