{"product_id":"richard-sapper-9091-whistling-kettle-for-alessi-1983","title":"Richard Sapper 9091 Whistling Kettle for Alessi, 1983","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Sapper 9091 Whistling Kettle for Alessi, 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9091 whistling kettle\u003cstrong\u003e designed by Richard Sapper for Alessi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, originally designed in 1983\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and manufactured in Italy. Featuring a polished stainless steel body, sculptural black handle and distinctive brass melodic whistle, this celebrated piece represents an \u003cstrong\u003eimportant example of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian postmodern industrial design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlessi 9091 kettle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a rounded, mirror-polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\/10 stainless steel body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a contrasting black sculptural handle. The \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive handle follows the curved silhouette \u003c\/strong\u003eof the kettle, while the brass whistle incorporates \u003cstrong\u003etwo cylindrical pipes, creating a striking combination of form and function.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example also features an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eetched palm tree motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the stainless steel surface, adding an unusual decorative element to the otherwise\u003cstrong\u003e minimalist design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality and Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong\u003emost recognisable features of Richard Sapper's design\u003c\/strong\u003e is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-tone melodic brass whistle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by the sounds of boats travelling along the River Rhine. Rather than producing a conventional sharp whistle, the kettle was designed to create a harmonious sound when the water reaches boiling point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kettle retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlessi manufacturer's stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\/10 stainless steel, Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The polished metal surface displays visible patina, scratches and signs of use, reflecting its vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRichard Sapper, Model 9091\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAlessi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePostmodern, Italian Modernism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\/10 stainless steel, brass, black polyamide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original condition, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Shipping \u0026amp; Enquiries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items. 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