Vintage Copco Tea Kettle #117 by Michael Lax | Red Enamel with Teak Handles

Vintage Copco Tea Kettle #117 by Michael Lax | Red Enamel with Teak Handles

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It is not much of an exaggeration to call this bright red enamel tea kettle a mid century modern icon. It is one of the two objects that put Michael Lax on the map in the 1960s. Two of his designs are part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection (nbd). I personally love this tea kettle because it marries form with function and has a lovely Scandinavian slash mid century modern flair.

The kettle is coated in a glossy bright red enamel. It has teak handles. The bottom is marked "Copco Michael Lax Design #117 Spain"

The tea kettle has a capacity of 2.5 quarts. It measures:
- 5.5" tall with handle down and about 8" with handle up
- 9.5" long including spout
- 7.5" diameter

I am not exactly sure when this specific kettle was produced, but it would have been some time between 1960 and the 1980s, when this design was retired by copco.

It is in good condition overall, but it has definitely been used and that shows. There is a rather large chip on the rim of the lid. There is also some pitting/rusting on the inside of the kettle (on the bottom and near the spout), which is shown in the photos. I made some progress in removing the rust and think you could remove even more if you would like to use this kettle for cooking water.

Whether you want to use this tea kettle as decoration or daily use, it will be sure to brighten your day.

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