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Description
This is an iconic example of form over function. This spectacular water kettle was designed by celebrity designer Philippe Starck, …
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This is an iconic example of form over function. This spectacular water kettle was designed by celebrity designer Philippe Starck, and the minimalistic form was guided by his theory of “immoveable aerodynamics.” The kettle was a great design success but a total failure of functionality.
It was impossible to see how much water was in the kettle and the handle was impractical and unsafe. Users risked a burst of scalding hot steam in their face. The Italian manufacturer Alberto Alessi has been very open about Hot Bertaa’s failure and has described it as “our most beautiful fiasco”. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 12.6ʺW × 6.69ʺD × 10.63ʺH
- Styles
- Minimalist
- Brand
- Alessi
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Plastic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. Wonderful vintage condition with minimal signs of use. less
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