Chemex, Kitchen, Vintage Chemex Fahrenheitor Water Kettle Size 5

August 28,2024

Classic Chemex “Fahrenheitor” water kettle, a must-have piece for the coffee connoisseur! The Fahrenheitor was first designed in 1949 for Chemex Corp. by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, and is part of the Museum of Modern Art permanent collection as a perfect example of Bauhaus design. It is made of a single piece of handblown borosilicate (pyrex) glass, which does not impart taste to the water when boiled. Gently preowned with no cracks or chips. Stands 9 3/4” high. This is an earlier vintage piece, not one of the newer ones which are lighter weight. This one is engraved on the neck with “#5,” denoting the size. There is an air bubble in the glass near top where the number is engraved. This is not a crack, but a bubble in the glass from its original creation. Originally this kettle would have had a double ended cork ball stopper. A silicone replacement can be purchased from Chemex.