Alessi Plissé Electric Kettle Black 1 l

A compact kettle for a cup of tea, a pot of coffee or water for pasta. It takes up little space and is ideal in a small kitchen, a studio or an office where you make your own tea. Because it's not big, it boils quickly and you don't waste water and power on more than you need.

The Plissé was designed by Michele De Lucchi for Alessi. The Italian architect was inspired by the folds of pleated fabric: the walls of the kettle fall in fine vertical pleats, giving it a soft, almost textile look. The pleats are not just beautiful, they also give grip when you lift it.

In black it sits calmly in any kitchen, next to stainless steel, wood or white. It is made of thermoplastic resin, a plastic that handles heat well and stays light in the hand. The lid opens wide, so it is easy to fill and descale. The kettle sits on a base on which it can turn freely, so you can put it back in any direction. At Alessi the Plissé belongs to a small family of kitchen appliances in the same design language, such as a toaster and a citrus press. That lets you build a calm, coherent countertop. A lovely gift for someone who has just moved or has a new kitchen.