Italian kettle by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s

The 9093 kettle designed by michael graves in 1985, the first product by an american designer in the alessi catalog, is an icon of contemporary consumer design. Although the form and shape of the 9093 is a reflection of design trends e in the 80s and 90s, combining features of postmodernism and pop culture, this product also delights its contemporary users. As one of the most famous products of the italian 'dream factory', it has also sold the largest number of units in the company's history. Michael graves was one of the most prominent and influential architects and designers of the late 19th and early 21st century. In the classic version of the kettle, a bird plays the role of the whistle. The kettle needs servicing, it leaks.