Alessi 90017 Il Conico - Design Water Kettle with Handle, 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished, 2 lt Capacity

It seems crazy spending $150 to heat water, but it really is beautiful sitting on the stove. That said, we've had other quality tea kettles and they tarnished and stained. I was this with water or dish soap once and while and dry it. The finish looks like new after 2 months of daily use. -- We do remove it from the stove when we cook to avoid splatters.As for function, you should know a few things. 1. It does NOT whistle, which I kind of like. 2. If you let it boil, it will be VERY hot water due to the way the lid and spout increase pressure (I teach physics - higher pressure makes water boil at higher temp), so we turn it off when we start to see steam. 3. AT FIRST the handle is very hot, BUT the design of the handle makes it cool off fairly quickly. Just be careful and you will figure it out. Some people mentioned how hot the handle is, but they must have grabbed it right away in which case - use a pad or mitt! So style and function, to our minds, exceed anything we have ever used by standard top-name brands. - Ciao! (No, I swear, I do not work for this company, I teach.)

Having this on my stove is like living with an item from the Museum of Modern Art - it is in their collection...it is a joy to look at and it's wonderful to use. It is definitely a quality item unlike any tea kettle that I have ever seen - it is heavy steel, the finish is terrific and although it costs an arm and a leg, it is not just for boiling water (but it does that quickly and efficiently). I am fortunate to be able to own it....it was a requested birthday gift that my family all chipped in to give me!

I absolutely adore this design. And although not so functional (the handle heats up aggressively and water spills everywhere when you pour) I kept this kettle as I love the design. What I did not expect though was that the spherical knob on the lid is glued on and so after a year of use it came off. I reached out to alessi and they said to glue it back on with epoxy glue, however it comes off every few weeks and I don’t even use it that much. Disappointing for what was meant to be a fully stainless steel kettle that I didn’t imagine would need replacing.

Exactly what I was looking for. Recently moved to a new home with an induction stove, my older Alessi water kettle would not work, and this Alessi water kettle was exactly what I was looking for: modern design, made for an induction stove, good size to serve with guests, and made in Italy. So many newer kettles for induction are made overseas with cheap, super thin stainless and they look awful. This Alessi kettle is as perfect as possible. TIP: after use, and after it has cooled, dry the inside real good with a kitchen towel. Be sure the inside is completely dry and your Alessi kettle will last a long, long, long time. I love this Alessi kettle.

Looks amazing, heats quickly on the induction hob. Simple but beautiful design. No plastic parts at all. Handle doesn’t get hot unless you let it keep boiling for longer than a minute. Hoping it lasts a lifetime. A quick wipe with a soft cloth leaves it looking shiny again. Stays sitting on our cooktop as we have used this to replace an electric kettle. Would highly recommend!

This is a gorgeous piece of functional art.Be aware that it does not whistle, so you must remember to turn it off. I set a timer.Water boils surprisingly quickly, as its base is wide and covers the burner completely.Contrary to some comments, I have found that the handle stays cool. I can only imagine that if hot water remains in the kettle, the heat will eventually transfer to the handle.

I have no idea what warmth, sheerness, or thickness mean for a water kettle, but the design is incomparable, a cool statement for any kitchen! Handles well, too, but be careful as the lid gets hot.

It was OK for the quality but at this price you expect so much more