Graves Alessi tea kettle- Alessi 9093 by Michael Graves for Alessi designed 1985. The Alessi 9093 has sold more units than any other item in Alessi history. It is also one of the most sought after whistling kettles in the world. This water kettle is often miss-called the Michael Graves tea pot.  Alessi introduced the actual Michael Graves teapot in 2005 to accompany the bird whistling kettle. Both the Graves teapot and the original 9093 kettle are 18/10 stainless steel kettles. The Alessi bird kettle has a personality, with its simple geometry. The dots on the bottom are to signify heat as the kettle is placed on the stove top. The shape of the grooved handle is blue to signify it is cool to touch. And of course the bird whistles. Michael Graves designed the whistling bird large enough to take off when it is cool if desired. The 9093 was designed to blow water faster than any other stove top kettle on the market. This was accomplished by giving the water kettle a broad base that fits on the stove top. The Graves kettle then narrows towards the top creating a very efficient kettle. Alessi Kettle - Kettle in steel mirror polished with handle in PA, light blue and small bird shaped whistle in PA, red. Replacement birds whistles are available. Michael Graves is world renowned for his award winning architecture, and has designed well over 500 ‘Objects for the Home' including Alessi's best-selling item the Alessi 9093 bird kettle. Michael Graves' products have unmistakable style, which reinforce the esthetic integrity of his architectural projects. The complete line of Michael Graves Alessi Products is available from Fitzsu society in Los Angeles, Pasadena and Palm Springs