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Alessi Kettle, 9'' H x 8.5'' W x 8.5'' D, Blue
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Color | Blue |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Alessi |
Item Weight | 270 Grams |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- A beautiful little bird adorns the spout of this kettle and whistles when contents boil
- Designed in 1985 by Michael Graves; crafted with an 18/10 stainless-steel body
- Handle and whistle in durable PA resin; choose from blue or ivory handles
- Wider base lets water boil more quickly, making it a favorite for busy, modern-day users
- Measures 8-1/2 inches in diameter and 9 inches high; hand wash only; both whistling bird and lid can be replaced
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Color | Blue |
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Material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Alessi |
Item Weight | 270 Grams |
Style | Modern |
Product Dimensions | 8.5"D x 8.5"W x 9"H |
Capacity | 1 Liters |
Lid Material | Stainless Steel |
Whistling | Yes |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
UPC | 899989115573 973569010981 723282168953 696725887943 |
Size | 1.1 Quarts |
Global Trade Identification Number | 08003299011858 |
Item Weight | 9.5 ounces |
Department | Modern |
Manufacturer | Alessi |
ASIN | B00004Y6FT |
Item model number | 9093 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #105,868 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #166 in Tea Kettles |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 24, 2006 |
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Product Description
Designed by architect Michael Graves in 1985, this kettle is the first of a group of products designed in the 80's and 90's by the architect. This was the first group of products by 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. Still the best seller since its introduction, the kettle is actually the product that has sold the greatest number of units in the history of the company. Body is in 18/10 stainless steel with handle and whistling bird in PA. Both whistling bird and lid can be replaced. Magnetic steel bottom suitable for induction cooking
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9093
Alessi
Designer: Michael Graves

Kettle 9093
This celebrated kettle with the bird that sings when the water has boiled was a great success when it was introduced in 1985, and for Alessi it represented a meeting of great design and mass production methods, a combination that Michael Graves worked hard to achieve, applying his personal visual code which fused influences from Art Deco to Pop Art and even the language of cartoons.
Diameter: 8.66"
Height: 8.86"
Capacity: 2 Liters

The Designer
Michael Graves
Born in Indianapolis, he teaches architecture in Princeton since 1962. His architectural works include the Portland Building and the Humana Building, the extension of the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Newark Museum. He created the best-selling 9093 kettle for Alessi. Michael Graves died in 2015.

The company
Founded in 1921 as a 'Workshop for the processing of brass and nickel silver sheet metal, with foundry', Alessi has always stood out for the high quality of its products.
In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading “Factories of Italian design', capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types.
Open to change and international development, Alessi at the same time has a strong bond with the traditions and cultural background of its area and continues to be synonymous with handcrafted objects produced with the help of machines.

Alessigraphy: the geography of Alessi production
Since the Company's foundation in 1921 the majority of Alessi products have been manufactured through the cold working of metals, a tradition that is kept alive today by the skilled workers at the Crusinallo plant in Omegna.
Over time, Alessi also began to work with many other materials, such as porcelain, glass, wood, and plastic... A specific production method was developed for each one. Even when production takes place outside the Crusinallo plant, Alessi’s guidelines ensure the company’s original production quality standards, continuing to reconcile industrial technological complexity with an artisanal eye for detail.
The objects produced from the different materials are manufactured in various production plants across the world. They remain original Alessi objects in that they are conceived with the same design excellence and produced with the same attention to quality that sets the company’s products apart.
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Sold By | Angel Seller | musei | Gipfel International | Amazon.com | Authentic Factory Store | japanese art |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Phenolic Resin |
capacity | 1 liters | 2 liters | 2.2 liters | 2 quarts | 200 centiliters | 2.5 liters |
whistling sound | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
weight | 270 grams | — | — | 3 pounds | 2.04 pounds | 1.72 pounds |
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Customers find the tea kettle's design beautiful and appreciate its effectiveness for making tea. The build quality and heat level receive mixed feedback - while some say it's solid and heats water fast, others report poor craftsmanship and handle overheating. The whistle and value for money are also mixed aspects, with some finding it good while others say it doesn't whistle well and consider it overpriced. The ease of removal is a concern, as customers find it difficult to pour water due to the bird in the spout.
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Customers appreciate the kettle's design, describing it as beautiful and whimsical, with one customer noting that its exterior finish stays looking new.
"...It was very well made kettle that changed the kitchen vibe! Well packaged and shipped fast by Amazon." Read more
"...For a pricey luxury tea kettle, I expected elegance, quality, and functionality. Sad to say elegance is just about its only quality...." Read more
"...I LOVE this tea kettle. Looks darling in the kitchen, whistles, and oh yeah, it makes tea!" Read more
"This is my third Alessi kettle by Graves over my lifetime. I love the style and the sweet whistle when the water has boiled. Top quality." Read more
Customers love this tea kettle, describing it as a classic and excellent for making tea.
"...Looks darling in the kitchen, whistles, and oh yeah, it makes tea!" Read more
"This is a great kettle, not made in China. I looked quite a while to find something that was made anywhere but there...." Read more
"...In terms of construction, after several weeks, the kettle seems passably OK; the stainless steel seems of decent quality..." Read more
"...Not only is the design fun but it is also a great tea kettle!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the kettle's whistle, with some loving it while others report that it does not whistle well and is inaudible.
"Little disappointed in the whistle of the bird, not quite as loud as I had hoped but over all I love the kettle and have been wanting one for years." Read more
"...First of all, the whistle is quiet which I was happy that it wasn’t too loud; however you have to remove the plastic whistle in order to pour from..." Read more
"...water in the kettle and turned it up a bit higher; it made a weak hissing sound that I wouldn't have heard if I hadn't been standing in the kitchen...." Read more
"...I LOVE this tea kettle. Looks darling in the kitchen, whistles, and oh yeah, it makes tea!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the kettle's build quality, with some praising its solid construction and durability, while others report poor materials and craftsmanship.
"Nice quality, original Alessi kettle as Christmas present for hubby. It was very well made kettle that changed the kitchen vibe!..." Read more
"...Which is inconvenient. The whistle itself feels like cheap plastic and has an aluminum type spring that holds it in place on the spout...." Read more
"...I love the style and the sweet whistle when the water has boiled. Top quality." Read more
"...design by the late great Michael Graves disappointing because metal is thin, lid often doesn't set right, and the whistle doesn't work." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the kettle's heating performance - while some report it heats water fast and boils quickly, others mention that the handle gets too hot during use.
"...It boils an adequate amount of water per use...." Read more
"...Nice wide base so it heats quickly. Looks great. Only issue is the whistle is not the easiest to use, since buying I have not used the whistle...." Read more
"...The worst part of this kettle is that it has burned my hand twice now from steam...." Read more
"...After 10 minutes, the water was hot, but the bird was silent, even when I re-seated it and turned up the heat slightly past medium...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the kettle's value for money, with many finding it overpriced and not worth the cost.
"...I have now given up and sent the kettle back. This kettle is just too expensive for it to not work well and to constantly replace...." Read more
"...For a pricey luxury tea kettle, I expected elegance, quality, and functionality. Sad to say elegance is just about its only quality...." Read more
"...My opinion is that this kettle is a cheap knockoff and that they are jeopardizing Alessi’s name brand...." Read more
"...Thank you, no thank you. And, all for a ridiculous price of over $200!! It is now selling for less...." Read more
Customers find the kettle difficult to remove, particularly when pouring water.
"...the new kettle, the top was so tight that it was actually difficult to take on and off to fill it. My solution was to fill it through the spout...." Read more
"...the bird whistle made of polyamide, appears fragile, and difficult to remove for pouring when the water is ready...." Read more
"...is not easy to use because the Alessi red bird whistle is difficult to put in and remove...." Read more
"...As mentioned, I found the label/sticker fairly easy to remove; I found the lid easy to remove; and to me, the bird whistle is easy to remove from..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseNice quality, original Alessi kettle as Christmas present for hubby. It was very well made kettle that changed the kitchen vibe! Well packaged and shipped fast by Amazon.
Nice quality, original Alessi kettle as Christmas present for hubby. It was very well made kettle that changed the kitchen vibe! Well packaged and shipped fast by Amazon.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseA thing of beauty truly is a joy forever!
You won’t be disappointed with the way this tea kettle looks.
It boils an adequate amount of water per use. If you are looking to boil more than 24 ounces of water at a time, however, I would recommend a larger kettle.
Read the directions on the proper care of this kettle before using it for the first time.
It is such a joy to look at that, not only don’t I mind taking a little extra care with it, I want to!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseLittle disappointed in the whistle of the bird, not quite as loud as I had hoped but over all I love the kettle and have been wanting one for years.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023Color: BlueVerified PurchaseI’ve had my eye on this tea kettle for quite some time. It was finally time we got a new kettle and I splurged on this. For a pricey luxury tea kettle, I expected elegance, quality, and functionality. Sad to say elegance is just about its only quality.
First of all, the whistle is quiet which I was happy that it wasn’t too loud; however you have to remove the plastic whistle in order to pour from the spout. Which is inconvenient. The whistle itself feels like cheap plastic and has an aluminum type spring that holds it in place on the spout. The first few times I boiled water I smelled a plastic-like burning smell and I reached out to the company to inquire about the quality of plastic used on the whistle. They basically said it was rated for heat and just to follow instructions. No further details were provided as to the type of plastic they used.
I felt like this was not sufficient. Additionally, the kettle itself started rusting on the lid and the inside bottom after the second us. I used only RO water inside for boiling. The worst part of this kettle is that it has burned my hand twice now from steam. Removing the whistle leaves quite a large opening in the spout and HOT steam comes out of the spout when you remove the whistle after boiling and before pouring into a mug.
Overall, I regret this purchase and wish I had went for one of the Japanese stainless kettles or the Le Creuset tea kettle. The design of this kettle needs safety and quality improvements.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseIt's a bit of a splurge but significantly lower price here compared to in the stores. I LOVE this tea kettle. Looks darling in the kitchen, whistles, and oh yeah, it makes tea!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseThis is my third Alessi kettle by Graves over my lifetime. I love the style and the sweet whistle when the water has boiled. Top quality.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022Color: BlueVerified PurchaseThis is a great kettle, not made in China. I looked quite a while to find something that was made anywhere but there. Nice wide base so it heats quickly. Looks great. Only issue is the whistle is not the easiest to use, since buying I have not used the whistle. I just have to make sure that I don't walk away and forget about it since there is no signal that its boiling.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024Color: BlueVerified PurchaseLove it. Don't fill it to the tippy top unless you want the whistle to be muffled.
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Client d'AmazonReviewed in France on December 19, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Un superbe design.
Color: BlueVerified PurchaseUn magnifique objet que je désirais depuis fort longtemps.
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Schneider HelgaReviewed in Germany on November 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wasserkessel
Color: BlueVerified PurchaseChic und stylisch
Ein attraktives Design
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Pat EdinburghReviewed in Spain on December 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Una obra de arte, asombrosa.
Color: BlueVerified PurchaseUna obra de arte..mejor valóralo así!
- Elizabeth T.Reviewed in Australia on March 21, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Alessi kettle
Color: BlueVerified PurchaseArrived faster than expected. Beautiful kettle!
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アントニオ高橋Reviewed in Japan on November 10, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars 買換え
Color: BlueVerified Purchase以前よりALESSIのケトルを使用しており、2回目ですので、何の問題もありません。