Designed by Selab and Alessandro Zabelli, the Seletti Hot Hob Kettle is a slick take on the traditional stove top kettle.
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Enamel Whistling Kettle by Riess
If you want the truly traditional experience of making a proper cup of tea, then you really need a kettle that whistles.
This Enamel Whistling Kettle is made by Austria by Riess & Co. It has the traditional rounded shape, but has been specifically designed with a large base, so that the water heats up with the minimum amount of energy. It is actually more energy-efficient than an electric kettle. The kettle gives out a loud whistle when the water boils.
It is finished in white enamel and costs £46.40 from Manufactum.
Meyer Prestige Dome Kettle
If you liked the Meyer Prestige Toasters mentioned earlier in the week, then the matching kettle might also be of interest.
The Meyer Prestige Dome Kettle ha s a traditional stove-top kettle shape, but is a modern electric kettle with all the features that usual entails. The exterior is decorated with a monochrome check, which is described as art deco, but looks more 60s op art to me.
The kettle costs £54.99 from Leekes.
Meyer Prestige Deco Toaster
Not as solid or as impressive looking as some other retro toasters, such as those by DeLonghi, the Meyer Prestige Deco Toasters nonetheless offer a way to add a fun retro touch to the kitchen.
There are two 1960s-inspired designs to chose from; Hoops featuring a red/grey/black pattern of ovals and Checked, with a monochrome op-art style check design (pictured here0. Both variations offer the same features; namely 2 variable toasting slots, reheat/defrost/bagel settings and 6 position variable browning control.
The toaster costs £40 from Leekes
Bodum space age-style Bistro electric kettle
Home appliances don't often come with a retro twist. Or if they do, it's usually one inspired by the 1930s. That's not the case with the Bodum Bistro electric kettle.
This particular design is inspired by the space age era of the 60s and 70s, right down to the bold orange colour – although you can opt for one of the other five colour options if it's a bit much.
Apart from that, it's a typical electric kettle, capable of holding around half a litre of water. Oh yes – it's in the sale too, priced right now at £17.85 online.
Wesco Classic – retro stovetop kettle
Wesco does a nice line in retro-style accessories for your kitchen, with the Wesco Classic up there with the best of them.
It's a stovetop kettle, which means you sacrifice functionality for style. But if you have got time to let your water heat on the cooker (and it works on all hobs, including induction), the Wesco Classic does a good job of looking sharp even when you don't need a brew.
Made of coated stainless steel, with some chrome-like features, a chunky handle and an easy-opening mechanism, you can pick one up in various colours for £39. See over the page for another colour option.
