Water kettle manufactured by chemex corp. Designed in 1949 by german born dr. Peter schlumbohm chemist/inventor and a larger than life personality. Part of a larger collection of household products for chemex corp. In a 1951 brochure for the company it read.
"A chemist dreams in pyrex ". Innovative elegance is thematic is all schlumbohm inventions. A symbol of german modernism and functional bauhaus style. Made of one single piece of pyrex (borosilicate glass) and cork.
Part of the permanent collection of art&design housed in the museum of modern art. Some minor scratches consistent with age. Kettle: 10 1/8" x 8 1/2". The cork is original and has a lovely patina. Please review my description thoroughly and zoom into photos, as all sales are final. Feel free to convo if you have specific questions.All of my items are used/vintage pieces that have wear consistent with age. I always do our best to show and/or describe all of the vintage characteristics.