Alessi — Plissé | De Lucchi Design Kettle

Alessi Plissé — The Art of Pleating Enters the Kitchen

Every morning, the simple act of boiling water becomes something different with Plissé. Its surface covered in tight, regular folds catches the light, changes with the viewing angle, and recalls a tailored garment resting on the countertop. Michele De Lucchi — architect, artisan, sculptor — has translated his background into a household object that never ceases to surprise.

Why we chose it for you

Alessi was founded in 1921 on the shores of Lake Orta as an artisan workshop, and since then it has made collaboration with leading designers its guiding principle. Plissé is a faithful chapter in this story: designer Michele De Lucchi drew inspiration from the world of haute couture, transforming textile pleating into a three-dimensional form in thermoplastic resin. The result is a kettle that engages with the space around it like a piece of furniture, while remaining a precise and efficient tool. Removable filter included, for consistently clean water.

Features

• Material: thermoplastic resin
• Dimensions: length 21 cm, width 16 cm, height 20 cm
• Capacity: 1 liter
• Filter: removable
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi
• Brand: Alessi, Italy — founded in 1921

Ideal for

A gift for anyone who loves design applied to everyday life, wants every corner of the kitchen to have its own visual coherence, or is looking for a piece with a story to tell — not just water to boil.