Electric tea kettle, c. 1908–1909
Peter Behrens; Manufacturer: AEG (Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft)expand_more
Brass, wicker, electric wiringexpand_more
The Modernism Collection, gift of Norwest Bank Minnesotaexpand_more 98.276.41a,b
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Considered by many to be the first modern industrial designer, Peter Behrens served as artistic adviser to the Berlin General Electrical Company from 1907 to 1914 for which he designed electrical appliances for home use. This electric teakettle was produced in three versions (oval, bulb-shaped, and octagonal). Each was available in three different surface finishes with the heating elements hidden inside.
Details
- Title
- Electric tea kettle
- Artist Life
- Peter Behrens, Designer, 1868–1940; AEG (Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft), Manufacturer, Berlin, Germany, est. 1883
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 98.276.41a,b
- Curator Approved
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