Kettles’evolution
In this post you can find a range of kettles created by designers coming from all over the world: from the famous kettle with small bird shaped whistle to the innovative kettle with magnetic steel heat diffusing bottom.
Kettles designed by Aldo Rossi, Micheal Graves, Richard Sapper, Andrea Branzi, Stefano Giovannoni, Frank Gehry
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- kettle 1983
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- kettle 1985
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- kettle 1986
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- kettle 1992
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- kettle 1992
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- kettle 2003
This kettle was the first designer kettle, heralding a new season of kettle ideas for ourselves as well as many other kettle manufacturers. The true heart of this design is the brass whistle whose pipes sing two notes, mi and si, when the steam blows through them, giving a particularly attractive melody. Sapper wanted to avoid giving the kettles whistle the usual irksome sound of the other kettles on the market.
And this purely musical requirement led to what can be described as Alessis first multi-sensorial design.
kettle 1983
The head of a large and successful family of objects designed by Graves in the Eighties and Nineties, this was the first product by an American designer to be included in the Alessi catalogue. It opened the way for the playful design style that subsequently characterised the Nineties and thanks to an inspired mix of post-modern and pop idioms it has become one of the intenationally recognised icons of the Eighties. An Alessi best seller since 1985, this is actually the product that has sold the greatest number of units in the history of the company.
kettle 1985
All kettles are in stainless steel mirror polished with handle in PA or wood. The kettle of Richard Sapper has a melodic whistle in brass.
Anna G. and Alessandro M.
Anna G. and Alessandro M. collection by Alessandro Mendini for A di Alessi
corkscrew
Initially presented in 1994, the successful Anna G. icon acquired cult status and generated a small family of objects between 1994 and 2001.
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- pepper mill
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- kitchen timer
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- stopper
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- stopper
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- kitchen box
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- sugar and cream set
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- candlestick
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- corkscrew
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- corkscrew
Could Alessandro Mendini be just a little envious of the huge success achieved by “Anna G.”?
Perhaps that is why he has decided to give us a new character, “Alessandro M.”.
It is obvious that this corkscrew is a self-portrait of its designer. It may seem simple on the surface, but in reality it was a difficult business, inventing a new character that would fit neatly into what was the author’s own autobiographical happening, but would also enhance the international design scenario. I truly admire the expertise with which Alessandro (the designer) was able to develop the project, conferring this new creation with a very clear identity, different yet complementary to his now authoritative companion.
Moreover “Alessandro M.” is a totally innovative product: alongside the standard version, now offered in two color variations, there is also, and for the first time, the introduction of a series of seasonal haute-couture collections: as you will see in the images, this is the concept of garments designed to specification for fashion demands, basically ranges of limited series especially for collectors, which will be renewed with the seasonal cadence of fashion design.
corkscrew
Pots & Pans
Pots and Pans by Jasper Morrison for A di Alessi
2006
Designed by Jasper Morrison, Pots&Pans is one of the most complete saucepan sets on the market. Each piece is made from 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminium and steel heat radiating base. All handles are stainless steel.
The pots are suitable for induction heating, gas rings, electric plates, ceramic hobs and for use in the oven. All Pots&Pans are dishwasher safe.
Quality and comfort over anything.
If I may give my own opinion, with this line Jasper has tackled the difficult theme of Potness creating a small masterpiece of Super & Popular design.
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- Cookware
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- Cookware
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- casserole with two handles, lid and kitchen spoon
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- Pasta set
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- Pierced basket
Pot in 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished
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