Vintage Bodum Ottoni stovetop kettle designed by Carsten Jørgensen in 1986 — an iconic 1980s Postmodern stainless steel tea kettle with a bentwood mahogany handle and blue acrylic ball finial, made in Italy.
The kettle features an exceptional and playful mix of materials that was characteristic of the era's avant-garde aesthetic. The polished 18/10 stainless steel body is accented with industrial-style riveting around the top edge and sits beneath a beautifully curved bentwood mahogany handle. The lid is crowned with a brass-toned fixture holding a distinct, translucent blue acrylic ball finial. The underside is fully hallmarked with "DESIGN C. JØRGENSEN MADE IN ITALY INOX 18/10 bodum".
Item Details & Specifications:
Designer: Carsten Jørgensen
Maker: Bodum (Made in Italy)
Estimated Era: 1980s (Postmodern)
Material: 18/10 Stainless Steel (Inox), Wood, Brass-tone metal, Acrylic
Dimensions: Height (including handle) 21 cm (approx. 8.2") | Base Diameter 19 cm (approx. 7.5")
Features: Purple acrylic ball finial, bentwood handle, rivet detailing
Vintage Bodum Ottoni stovetop kettle designed by Carsten Jørgensen in 1986 — an iconic 1980s Postmodern stainless steel tea kettle with a bentwood mahogany handle and blue acrylic ball finial, made in Italy.
The kettle features an exceptional and playful mix of materials that was characteristic of the era's avant-garde aesthetic. The polished 18/10 stainless steel body is accented with industrial-style riveting around the top edge and sits beneath a beautifully curved bentwood mahogany handle. The lid is crowned with a brass-toned fixture holding a distinct, translucent blue acrylic ball finial. The underside is fully hallmarked with "DESIGN C. JØRGENSEN MADE IN ITALY INOX 18/10 bodum".
Item Details & Specifications:
Designer: Carsten Jørgensen
Maker: Bodum (Made in Italy)
Estimated Era: 1980s (Postmodern)
Material: 18/10 Stainless Steel (Inox), Wood, Brass-tone metal, Acrylic
Dimensions: Height (including handle) 21 cm (approx. 8.2") | Base Diameter 19 cm (approx. 7.5")
Features: Purple acrylic ball finial, bentwood handle, rivet detailing
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