The “So Cute” Tiny Decor Trend That Makes Every Table Look European
Egg cups are having a moment — and honestly, it’s about time. These tiny, somewhat impractical little vessels have gone from your grandma’s breakfast contraption to full-on design darlings. They’re popping up everywhere: lined up across open shelves, anchoring brunch tables, and starring in Instagram flat lays. Maybe it’s because egg cups are small (and fairly inexpensive) enough to collect without guilt, or maybe it’s just that they make the simplest morning feel a little more special.
A little fun fact for you: Egg cups have actually been around for centuries. Ancient Romans used them, 17th- and 18th-century Europeans turned them into art objects and status symbols, and mid-century designers gave them that sleek, enamel-look shine. Now they’re back in every shape and color imaginable, from hand-thrown ceramic to glossy resin. And honestly, they’re not just for eggs anymore. Use one as a mini vase, a salt cellar, or as a tiny home for your favorite rings.
Basically, the egg cup has cracked the code on cool — small, fun, and totally unnecessary in the best possible way. Here are some of my favorites to shop now.
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