Stylish egg holders are the new butter dishes – here are 9 to add to your kitchen now
First, we went crazy for butter dishes, but now we’ve found a new countertop companion to obsess over: egg holders.
Just a few years ago, the only people you knew who had a butter dish in their kitchen were your grandparents. Well, it turns out they were onto something; these days, you’re more than likely to find a butter dish atop the kitchen counters of the most stylish homes around. Maybe you’ve got one, too. Not only are they a delightful addition to your kitchen counter or breakfast table, but they’re extremely practical – no more cold, hard butter for us, thank you.
Now we’re turning our attention to another humble countertop companion, and we reckon it’s going to be 2026’s equivalent of the butter dish – the egg holder. Small enough to tuck away and not take up too much vital countertop surface, egg holders are a nifty way to always keep your eggs to hand for all your baking, frying, scrambling and omelette-ing needs.
While some of us default to putting our eggs in the fridge, most chefs will tell you that they’re better when cooked from room temperature. And, while keeping them in the fridge will keep them fresher for longer, UK eggs are unwashed, which means they’re perfectly fine kept outside of the fridge for up to a couple of weeks – just keep them in a cool spot away from direct sunlight.
There are plenty of chic egg holders to shop right now – and there’s something to suit all tastes, from vintage-style florals to farmhouse-style wooden and cast iron options. However you like your eggs in the morning, keep them safe and to hand with one of these stylish picks…
Gilbert And Stone ceramic egg holder
Keep your eggs housed in this adorable ceramic holder that’s handmade by a Cornish ceramicist. With a dash of colour on the rim, there are 16 shades to choose from, so you can perfectly match it to your kitchen’s colour scheme.
Shop Gilbert And Stone ceramic egg holder at Holly & Co, £28.50
Azul Patagonia hand-painted ceramic egg holder
Handmade in Argentina, this ceramic egg holder features a hand-painted graphic design and an adorable handle for easy transportation around the kitchen, so your eggs will always be at hand.
Shop Azul Patagonia hand-painted ceramic egg holder at Abask, £116
Black Country Metalworks Millicent Meg cast iron egg holder
Prefer the French farmhouse look? This charming cast iron option, finished with a sweet little chicken on top, is the perfect addition to your kitchen, plus it has space for a dozen eggs.
Shop Black Country Metalworks millicent meg cast iron egg holder, £25
Primark floral ceramic egg holder tray
This sweet design features delicate wildflowers, strawberries and buzzy bees – perfect for the vintage-style kitchen. If you love this design, there’s a whole range of matching kitchenware items to complete the look – including a butter dish.
M&S wooden egg holder
Crafted from dark-toned wood, this practical egg holder adds a timeless, rustic look to your kitchen. With space for six eggs, it’s a practical option for those looking for simple, fuss-free egg storage that will neatly tuck into a corner.
Anthropologie cottage speckled egg crate
Available in stylish sage green and dusty pink, this speckled design has us thinking of one thing: chocolate mini eggs. With ample space for up to 12 eggs, this is the egg holder for the avid home baker who can never be without a dozen eggs at any one time.
Garden Trading borough egg rack
Unassuming yet nifty, this practical two-storey egg holder manages to house 12 eggs without compromising on vital countertop real estate. Made from natural beech wood, this will look so good in Scandi-style kitchens.
Yvonne Ellen ‘Sunny Side Up’ egg holder
Bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with this retro-style egg holder. Bearing a ‘sunny side up’ message and cute gold bee illustrations, your morning eggs will forever be cooked with a smile.
Wendys House GB handmade jesmonite egg holder
Crafted from durable jesmonite (an eco-friendly and safe alternative to resin, plaster or concrete), these handmade marbled egg holders come in a rainbow of colour options, from sage green to lemon yellow. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to your kitchen.
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