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10 chic salt and pepper grinders for an instant kitchen upgrade
These stylish mills promise to turn seasoning into an artistic moment
Are you ready to add more flavour to your home? From sculptural designs to metallic and wooden pieces, this curated edit of the best salt and pepper grinders is for those looking to add a heady dose of character to the table.
‘Picanto’ salt and pepper mills, L’Objet
Made in Portugal, the fiery ‘Picanto’ mills are for when you really want to impress guests. Their unique shape is inspired by the flakes of salt and pepper seeds, while the smoked oak wood is hand-carved. £405 for a pair, uk.l-objet.com
Salt and pepper mill, Freddy Tuppen
These sophisticated salt and pepper mills are machined from square bars of solid aluminium, and make a smarter, sustainable alternative to disposable plastic salt and pepper grinders. £125 each, freddytuppen.com
Salt/pepper mill, David Mellor
When it comes to utilitarian tableware, no one does it quite like David Mellor. Available in this palm-sized version (165mm tall) and a larger size, it is crafted from turned European beech and features a strong ceramic grinder that’ll crush salt or pepper in either fine or coarse sizes. £45, davidmellordesign.com
‘Aluminium’ pepper mill, Service Projects
We can’t get enough of Copenhagen-based tableware stockist Service Projects, and the ‘Aluminium’ pepper mill designed by Laura Bilde is going straight to the top of our wish list. Easy to open to refill with granules, it features a tactile ribbed exterior that makes twisting a joy. £107, service-projects.com
‘Suli’ salt and pepper grinders, Nooma
Whether your recipe calls for finely ground pieces of Himalayan salt or crunchy flakes of pepper, the versatile ‘Suli’ grinders can do it all, thanks to a sturdy ceramic mechanism. Each pair comes in contrasting colours that’ll bring your table to life. £89 for a pair, uk.noo.ma
‘Brew’ salt and pepper mills, Tom Dixon
Add a sculptural touch to the table with the ‘Brew’ salt and pepper mills. Quite the centrepiece, they are made from stainless steel, making them a durable option for busy households and heated kitchens. £235 for a pair, tomdixon.net
‘ES19’ salt/pepper grinder, Alessi
A pop of colour for your table, this FSC-certified wooden grinder is an essential tool in your kitchen’s arsenal. With their rounded top and bottom and chunky form, they are emblematic of it designer Ettore Sottsass’s signature style. From £100, uk.alessi.com
‘Tall Stripy’ pepper mill, Sascal Studio
If the saying ‘go big or go home’ were a pepper mill, it’d be this one. Coming in at an impressive 41cm tall, the ‘Tall Stripy’ is designed to make a statement while integrating into any kitchen. £135, sascalstudio.com
‘Molino’ salt/pepper grinder, Hem
When the ‘Molino’ was released back in 2022, it became an instant design classic. It saw Mexico-based designer Fabien Cappello combine larger-than-life colours, a shiny lacquer finish and a distinctive shape to reflect the dynamism and vivacity of his hometown. £179, hem.com
Salt mills, Valerie Objects
Belgian design label Valerie Objects has called on design duo Muller van Severen to create these playful mills, which pair a globular silver top with a cubed bottom in perfect geometry. £90 each, finnishdesignshop.com
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