Alessi Michael Graves Whistling Bird Kettle - Black Special Edition

This is a useful and artistically beautiful kettle. The whistle is not too loud but it whistles. You need to remove the bird whistle before pouring the hot water out and do not forget to use a glove as the escaping steam may burn your fingers.

This kettle was considered a classic piece of modern art to merit a spot at the Musem of Modern Art in New York City (I believe the version there is the anodized one which is no longer sold in the USA).

If you lose the whistle, you can replace it for under $15.00 depending where you purchase it from.

If you do not care about a beautiful piece of art in your kitchen then this kettle is not for you.

September 24, 2011: I am adding this last piece of information to my earlier review from 2009. Note: it is very important that the lid is properly fastened to the body of the kettle. You'll hear a click to know that you've done it properly. If there is any opening from the improperly placed lid, the...Read more

This is a beautiful kettle. I had owned the original for years and eventually, a year ago, bought this new "Special Edition" black one. Tonight, while boiling water for tea, the inside of the black whistle actually melted into the spout. Even if I could replace the melted whistle, the inside kettle spout is coated in now-hardened black plastic. This is a terrible design flaw and of course it seems impossible to contact anyone at Alessi in order to get a replacement.

I love this kettle which sits on my stove all day and night every day. The black accents are ideal, and it was worth waiting for, and the vendor held my hand every step of the way and even gave me a discount to make up for the extra time. Would definitely order from them again. I am an Alessi fan.