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Stylish Teatime

“While there are a number of factors to consider when shopping for the perfect kettle, such as spout type, overall size, and choosing electric or stovetop, the importance of finding a kettle that fits your home’s aesthetic shouldn’t be underestimated,” says Kiyomi Higuchi, Product Manager – Home, at The Museum of Modern Art. “As a frequently used product, a kettle typically stays on-display in the home and should complement the kitchen where it lives. The Alessi Michael Graves 9093 Kettle is a perfect example of how a well-designed everyday object can combine form and function to delight our senses, bring joy into our lives and ultimately improve our daily routines through good design.”

Alessi Michael Graves 9093 Kettle
Originally debuted in 1985, this is one of the best-selling Alessi designs in the world. It’s distinguished by its contrast of materials — mirror-polished stainless steel, a blue plastic handle, rivet details near the bottom, and the iconic bird-shaped whistle that sings when your water has reached a boil. 
Kettle $215 moma.com 
Sugar Bowl $120 moma.com
Alessi Plisse Electric Kettle
An appliance elevated to art. It reflects designer Michele De Lucchi’s architectural background as well as the drapery of an haute couture dress. The 11” high thermoplastic resin design makes a sculptural statement on your countertop between tea times.Available in several colors. $109 moma.com
Capresso® Glass Electric Kettle
A unique heating dome boils water faster than a stove top kettle and turns itself off automatically for safety. $59.95 crateandbarrel.com
SMEG Electric Tea Kettle
Known for its retro refrigerators, SMEG has incorporated a 1950s era aesthetic into this thoroughly modern kettle. $189.95 crateandbarrel.com
Courtly Check Enamel Tea Kettle 
This hand painted kettle is MacKenzie-Childs’ most iconic design. There’s a matching canister for cookies.
2 Quart Kettle $138 MacKenzie-Childs.com
Cannister $92 MacKenzie-Childs.com
Flower Market Tea Kettle
Hand decorated with fanciful botanical decals, this MacKenzie-Childs kettle conjures a cozy cottage feel. A matching sugar bowl is topped with a clear glass knob.
3 Quart Kettle $178 MacKenzie-Childs.com
Sugar Bowl $88 MacKenzie-Childs.com
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