Tea Rex - Kettle – Alessi USA Inc

May 20,2024

Michael Graves’ kettle is recognised all over the world as an icon of contemporary design, thanks to its mix of pop and postmodern styles. To mark the kettle’s 30th anniversary, Graves has redesigned the whistle, transforming the little bird into a fascinating mythological and futuristic creature: something in between a dragon and a flying dinosaur. Symbolising strength and fortune in Chinese culture, the dragon was chosen as a good luck charm for the kitchen.

##SPECIFICATION##
Kettle in 18/10 stainless steel and thermoplastic resin, black. Prehistoric reptilian whistle, copper metallic finish. Magnetic steel bottom suitable for induction cooking..
Michael Graves’ kettle is recognised all over the world as an icon of contemporary design, thanks to its mix of pop and postmodern styles. To mark the kettle’s 30th anniversary, Graves has redesigned the whistle, transforming the little bird into a fascinating mythological and futuristic creature: something in between a dragon and a flying dinosaur. Symbolising strength and fortune in Chinese culture, the dragon was chosen as a good luck charm for the kitchen.Kettle in 18/10 stainless steel and thermoplastic resin, black. Prehistoric reptilian whistle, copper metallic finish. Magnetic steel bottom suitable for induction cooking.

Alessi Tea Rex - Design Kettle with Handle and Dragon-Shaped Whistle, Stainless Steel, Black: Home & Kitchen

Designed by Michael Graves in 1985, the kettle with the bird-shaped whistle became one of the icons of 20th century design. To mark the 30th

alessi 9093 michael graves tea rex kettle

Alessi Kettles, Elegant Electric & Induction Kettles

Kettles – Alessi Spa (EU)

Alessi Tea Rex - Design Kettle with Handle and Dragon-Shaped Whistle, Stainless Steel, Black: Home & Kitchen

Kettles – Alessi Spa (EU)

Designed architect Michael Graves in 1985 this kettle is the first of a group of products designed in the 80's and 90's the architect. This was the first group of products an American designer to be included in the Alessi catalog. It opened the way for the playful design style that subsequently characterized the 90's and thanks to an inspired mix of post-modern and pop idioms it has become one of the internationally recognized icons of the 80's.