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10 Easy Pieces: Good-Looking Countertop Coffee Makers

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10 Easy Pieces: Good-Looking Countertop Coffee Makers

April 30, 2025

We’ve shied away from covering coffee makers for years—there just weren’t enough good-looking options available. But recently that’s changed: There are now many well-designed classic brewers worthy of display on the countertop. And while we still like an espresso machine or a simple ceramic pour-over filter, a multi-cup brewer is undeniably handy for properly caffeinating families, guests, and office mates. Here are our design-forward picks.

designed by michele de lucchi for alessi, the plisse drip coffee maker features 17
Above: Designed by Michele de Lucchi for Alessi, the Plisse Drip Coffee Maker features an automatic start button; $260 at Alessi.
fellow, makers of sleek coffee accessories, offer the aiden precision coffee ma 18
Above: Fellow, makers of sleek coffee accessories, offer the Aiden Precision Coffee Maker: pour-over-style coffee made from an ultra-modern, all-black machine; $365 at Fellow.
the ratio six coffee maker series \2 emulates a manual pour over with a bloom c 19
Above: The Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2 emulates a manual pour over with a bloom cycle allowing grounds to settle before pouring additional hot water; $359.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
the smeg retro \10 cup drip coffee maker comes in a range of colors, shown in w 20
Above: The Smeg Retro 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker comes in a range of colors, shown in white, for $229.95 at Nordstrom.
the xbloom studio coffee machine includes a grinder, brewer, and scale while mi 21
Above: The xBloom Studio Coffee Machine includes a grinder, brewer, and scale while mimicking a pour-over with a rotating stream of water; $449 at xBloom.
the moccamaster by technivorm kbgv select \10 cup coffee maker &#8\2\20;per 22
Above: The Moccamaster by Technivorm KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker “perfectly synchronizes grind, brew time and temperature to brew world-class coffee in just six minutes,” ideal for mornings on the go. It’s available in a slew of finishes; $359.95 from Williams-Sonoma.
the wolf gourmet \10 cup coffee maker includes a built in scale, various brewin 23
Above: The Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker includes a built-in scale, various brewing and auto settings, currently on sale for $399.99 at Sur la Table.
a complete brewing machine making brewed coffee, cold brew, and espresso, the b 24
Above: A complete brewing machine making brewed coffee, cold brew, and espresso, the Bruvi BV-01 Brewer comes in Cream & Sugar (shown) and all black; $338 at Bruvi.
simple and pared back, the zwilling enfinigy glass drip coffee maker has a wide 25
Above: Simple and pared back, the Zwilling Enfinigy Glass Drip Coffee Maker has a wide stainless steel showerhead “to evenly moisten coffee grounds, an aroma tube for superior circulation, and a blooming function that releases carbon dioxide from the grounds for a smooth, pleasant taste.” It’s currently on sale for $149.95 from Williams-Sonoma.
the simple café speciality drip coffee maker in brushed stainless steel with c 26
Above: The simple Café Speciality Drip Coffee Maker in brushed stainless steel with copper-colored accents features wi-fi connection and brews up to 10 cups across four different settings; currently on sale for $199.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

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N.B.: This story originally ran on May 15, 2024 and has been updated.

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