9093 Tea Kettle by Michael Graves for Alessi Made in Italy

8.75" wide x 8.75" high including handle

Created by American architect Michael Graves, the Alessi 9093 kettle debuted in 1985 and is one of the world's most recognizable design icons. Blending elements of art deco and pop art, the 9093 kettle is best known for its bird-shaped whistle that signals when water comes to a boil. Part of a famed series of teakettles commissioned by Italian housewares workshop Alessi in the late 20th century. Mirror-polish 18/10 stainless-steel construction. Red bird whistle, blue handle and black knob are thermoplastic resin. Made at the Alessi factory in Italy. In the permanent collection of 6 different museums worldwide. As seen on the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.