Ariete Vintage Kettle Review

The Ariete Vintage Kettle is an elegant and functional kettle which is vintage in theme, yet modern in functionality. It has a lovely dome shape and is designed to give you a dose of nostalgia. The classic design elements include its dome shape, overhead handle, lift off lid and long cylindrical spout. It's available in three colours, namely green (pictured), blue and beige. All three models have a soft touch finish.

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Luckily this kettle is only nostalgic in terms of design. The features are very much modern. They include a powerful 2kW heating element, a removable and washable filter, an ergonomic handle, a 360 degree base and numerous safety features including automatic switch off when the water's boiled.

About Ariete

The Ariete brand was established in 1964 in Tuscany. They've survived to the present day, now selling kettles, toasters, microwaves, blenders, cupcake makers, irons and more. They're an industry leader and have a strong reputation.

Specification

Let's take a look at the features:

• Capacity - 1.7 Litres, 6-8 cups approximately. A perfect capacity for large families and busy offices.
• Dimensions - 28cm x 23cm x 20cm.
• Filter - There's a limescale filter built into the kettle. It can be slotted out and then washed under a tap.
• Lift Off Lid - In keeping with the vintage retro feel, the lid is a lift off lid. No faffing around with weak hinged lids required. A lift off lid also makes for easy filling and cleaning.
• Ergonomic Handle - The kettle's handle is ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable and convenient grip.
• Cordless - The kettle is completely cordless, so it can be moved anywhere without issue.
• 360 Degree Base - The kettle comes with a 360 degree base which it draws its power from. These bases are convenient when the kettle is being used by both left and right handed people as the kettle can be placed on the base facing any direction.
• Auto Switch Off - The kettle will automatically switch itself off when the water is up to temperature.

Matching Toaster

There's a two slice toaster available that matches the kettle. Actually, there's three, one for each of the colours available. These are green, blue and beige. They're perfect if you're looking to do a kitchen redesign.

Summary

Overall, a good kettle. It successfully combines a vintage design and retro feel with the luxury and convenience of modern features. Design aspects such as the overhead handle, long stainless steel spout and the dome shape are of particular interest. We recommend this kettle and rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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