Design masterpieces aren’t just in museums—they’re in your kitchen. It’s easy to overlook how many of our daily functional items are feats of both engineering and style. But right now’s the perfect time to take notice: Amazon Prime Day is offering deals on some truly iconic pieces of product design.
Amazon Prime Day is now in its third (and second-to-last) day. While we’ve been focusing mostly on tech bargains—like the best Apple Prime Day deals—we couldn’t resist these discounts on kitchen design stars. Some offers require a Prime membership, but you can always sign up for a 30-day free trial to snag them.
9 Kitchen Items That Double as Design Masterpieces
1. Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer: $82.02 (was $110) at Amazon
Philippe Starck’s squid-shaped citrus juicer is hands down the world’s most famous kitchen accessory-slash-design icon. Its tentacle-like design blurs the line between a functional tool and a sculptural piece—you can debate how practical it is, but there’s no denying it’s stunning. This isn’t a squeezer you’ll tuck away in a cabinet.
Alessi’s equally artistic Todo Giant Cheese Grater is also on sale, dropping from $125 to $77.32.
UK deal: £72.46 (was £80) at Amazon
2. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Stand Mixer: $379.99 (was $499) at Amazon
The KitchenAid stand mixer was dreamed up in 1937 by designer-artist Egmont Arens. Over the years, its color options, attachments, and internal parts have updated—but that classic rounded shape? It’s stayed the same. I’ve owned a Series 5 for over two years, and it gets used for everything: baking bread, making chipa (a cheesy Argentine bread), and even just beating eggs.
UK deal: £349 (was £549) at Amazon
3. Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker: $197.99 (was $359) at Amazon
The Moccamaster is famous for two things: its sleek, pump-free design and top-tier build quality, plus its ability to make exceptional coffee by perfectly controlling brew temperature and water distribution. Our design editor is obsessed with his—for good reason.
UK deal: £253 (was £266) at Amazon
4. Zeroll 1012 Original Ice Cream Scoop: $19.95 (was $26.99) at Amazon
Reddit even named it one of the greatest product designs of all time—and it’s been around since 1933, when it first got a patent. The genius? It transfers heat from your hand to a fluid inside the handle, which gently thaws the ice cream for easy scooping. Today, it’s part of MoMA’s permanent collection—and you can add it to your kitchen for just $19.95.
UK deal: £29.99 (was £35.99) at Amazon
5. Barcraft Lazy Fish Wine Opener: $23.58 (was $25.58) at Amazon
This stainless steel corkscrew is a fan favorite for a reason: it’s sturdy, simple to use, and works even on the most stubborn corks. Plus, it looks like a little fish—so it’ll pair perfectly with that Philippe Starck citrus juicer to keep a fun marine theme going on your counter.
UK deal: £16.09 (was £18.99) at Amazon
6. Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Coffee Maker: $41.51 (was $59.99) at Amazon
Coffee has a way of inspiring great design. We already mentioned the Moccamaster, but there are plenty of low-tech coffee tools worth highlighting—from Chemex pour-overs to French presses. But I’ve got a soft spot for Alfonso Bialetti’s Moka Pot.
Invented in 1933, this stovetop maker has no flashy bells and whistles—but its octagonal aluminum body is instantly recognizable. As Mike Goldsworthy, creative lead at ilk Agency, put it: it’s a “clear, honest piece of engineering” that’s “accessible, durable, and quietly beautiful.”
UK deal: Rainbow version £24.92 (was £30.07) at Amazon
7. Soonear Japanese Mandolin Slicer: $25.68 (was $39.88) at Amazon
Alex Edwards, design director at Seen Studios, picked this tool as a standout in our roundup of everyday design masterpieces—and for good reason. It’s a precision instrument that balances form and function perfectly, and it’s a staple in professional kitchens.
UK deal: Benriner Mandoline £32.98 (was £37.99) at Amazon
8. Victorinox Evolution S101 Swiss Army Knife: $39.95 (was $44) at Amazon
Technically, this belongs in a backpack—but let’s be real: ours always ends up in the silverware drawer. Victorinox founder Karl Elsener invented it in 1891 as a multi-tool for soldiers, and today, its various iterations are still just as compact, useful, and versatile. It’s become a symbol of being prepared—for anything, even kitchen tasks.
UK deal: £26.99 (was £35) at Amazon
9. Bic 24 Cristal Xtra Smooth Ballpoint Pen: $5.45 (was $6.99) at Amazon
Okay, it’s not strictly a kitchen item—but I keep a pack in mine for writing shopping lists (call me old-school). The ballpoint pen was first sold commercially in the 1940s by László Bíró’s Biró Pens, based in Argentina. It became everywhere because it solved a big problem: fountain pens leaking and clogging. Simple, practical, and totally reliable.
UK deal: Browse options at Amazon
