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10 of the best egg cups that aren’t just for Easter
If you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket (read: cup), make sure it’s one of our favourites
Forget posh chocolate Easter eggs or elaborate scavenger hunts. This spring, the status symbol is an avant-garde breakfast essential. Below, we’ve compiled an edit of the best additions to the market...
‘Pomponette’ egg cup, Maison Balzac
Golden, yolk-like droplets add a sunny, playful touch to the hand-blown ‘Pomponette’ glass egg cup, making it the perfect early morning pick-me-up. £74 for two, maisonbalzac.com
‘Saut’ egg cup and saucer, Hermès
Artist and illustrator Jochen Gerner took inspiration from Hermès’s famous Parisian horse racing grand prix Saut for this cheerful porcelain set. Each item in the collection depicts flags, helmets, horseshoes and other horse riding-related objects. £195, hermes.com
‘Roost’ egg cup, Alessi
This pair of egg cups by Adam Goodrum have been crafted from aluminium using a particularly refined metal-working process. Their unusual pointy shape is designed as the perfect cradle for a soft boiled egg and allows the two cups to slot together for storage. £35 for two, alessi.com
‘Torsade’ egg cups, Oros
These twisting egg cups take cues from the legs of Torsade furniture, sculptural pieces popular in the 17th century. Their name translates to ‘twisted’ from French. Choose from two warm shades of oak wood. Approx £80 for two, oros.design
‘Uovo’ egg cup, Serax
Belgian artist and designer Catharina Bossaert’s egg cups are catnip for pottery fans. The cubed vessels feature a glazed interior that reveals the soft print of an egg, which contrasts the design’s solid shape. Each piece is finished by hand. Approx £20 for two, serax.com
‘Kelly’ egg cup, Maison Flâneur
Mix and match the various bright colours of these tactile pebble-shaped egg cups to create a playful weekend brunch setting. When not in use as an egg cup, they make an ideal salt cellar, sauce dish or small trinket tray. £26, maisonflaneur.com
‘Bronto’ egg cup, Hem
Although this may be the most petite item in Supergroup’s ‘Bronto’ tableware family for Hem, it packs the most punch. Chunky yet lightweight, playful yet long-lasting, it comes in five delectable hues. If we had to pick a favourite, it’d be this bright orange. £39 for two, hem.com
‘Cobra’ egg cup, Georg Jensen
A raised stainless-steel rim that curls at its edges makes ‘Cobra’ by Constantin Wortmann easy to carry from kitchen to table. Meanwhile, the mirror polished stainless steel brings a touch of glamour. £60 for two, georgjensen.com
‘Marble Sauna’ egg cup, Binu Binu
Made from a veiny marble that has been carved into the organic shape of half an egg, this cup has a fascinating backstory. It’s named after the ubiquitous Korean bathhouse snack sauna eggs – eggs that were traditionally cooked in saunas and became popular for their unique umami flavour. £71, binu-binu.com
‘Coco’ egg cup, Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Is this trophy-esque option too sophisticated for soft-boiled egg and soldiers? Not quite. Created by French-American designer French-American designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen, they are made from borosilicate glass in either green or clear colours. £123 for two, sophieloujacobsen.com
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