An 'Il Conico' whistling kettle by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, Italy, late 20th century








An 'Il Conico' whistling kettle by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, Italy, late 20th century
An iconic Alessi 'Il Conico' whistling kettle, designed by Italian architect and designer Aldo Rossi.
First introduced in the 1980s, Il Conico has become one of the most recognisable objects of contemporary Italian design. Combining geometric purity with everyday functionality, Rossi transformed the humble kettle into a sculptural statement piece, creating a design that is equally at home in a modern kitchen, design collection or curated interior.
Crafted from polished stainless steel, the kettle features its distinctive conical form, contrasting coloured handle, and the whimsical bird-shaped whistle that sounds when the water reaches boiling point. The clean architectural lines and minimalist silhouette perfectly reflect Rossi's approach to design, where practical household objects become enduring works of art.
Produced by Alessi, one of Italy's most celebrated design houses, Il Conico is held in the permanent collections of several major design museums and remains one of the company's most influential and sought-after creations.
Whether used daily or displayed as a collectible design object, this kettle represents the perfect fusion of form and function that has defined Italian design for decades.
Condition: Presented in excellent, near-new condition with minimal signs of previous use or handling. Please refer to photographs.
Dimensions: 23cm high, 23cm diameter
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