Michele de Lucchi is an Italian architect and designer known for his radical and experimental designs. Applying his skill to kitchen essentials, he created the Alessi Plisse Electric Kettle. The thermoplastic resin vessel features a pleated design, giving the vessel a three-dimensional shape and a sculpted quality. As much of a decorative item as it is a functional object, the kettle avant-garde kettle can be displayed on your kitchen top when not in use.