With its charming bullet shape and fun chrome metal accents, this glossy white electric kettle goes beyond basics with a soft-opening lid to manage steam release and a swivel base that rotates full circle. The stainless steel kettle heats water quickly for tea, French press coffee and tisanes.Known for its wonderfully retro refrigerators, SMEG has launched a joyfully designed kitchen appliance collection based on the curved and compact lines of postwar design. Incorporating a vintage aesthetic, SMEG's nod to the past is the star of today's kitchen, incorporating all the current advances in technology.