The “So Cute” Tiny Decor Trend That Makes Every Table Look European

Erica Finamore
Erica Finamore
Erica is a New York-based home decor enthusiast who, yes, puts her books in rainbow order. Her work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Refinery 29, Cosmopolitan and Real Simple and others. Erica has a lot of stuff and a tiny apartment, so she is well versed in…read more
published Nov 23, 2025
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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.

Le Creuset Egg Cup
$12

Made from Le Creuset’s signature high-fired stoneware with a chip-resistant enamel finish, this petite cup is oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe. Available in the brand’s classic color palette, it’s as durable as it is design-forward, an everyday essential with heirloom appeal.

$12 at Williams Sonoma
Quail Ceramics Lamb Egg Cup
$44

Crafted from hand-painted English stoneware and standing just 2.75 inches tall, this egg cup features a charming lamb motif. Whimsical without feeling twee, it’s the kind of table detail that makes breakfast feel straight out of a countryside bed and breakfast.

$44 at Anthropologie
Lyngby Porcelain Rhombe Color Egg Cup
$15

Designed by Danish studio Stilleben for Lyngby Porcelæn, this petite porcelain egg cup comes in a range of bold mix-and-match colors. Its smooth, high-gloss finish and modern silhouette will add a playful touch to even the simplest table setting.

$15 at Amazon
Glass Egg Cup with a Raised Geometric Design
$4

The compact, transparent form of this egg cup makes it versatile enough to serve your toast-and-boiled-egg dish while also blending seamlessly into a streamlined, modern table setting. It’s also a great price for buying multiples, if you need them.

$4 at Zara Home+
BIA Cordon Bleu Chicken Feet Egg Cups, Set of 4
$46$29

This set of four egg cups is pure morning joy. Each one stands on tiny yellow chicken feet that make your breakfast look like it might strut off the table. Equal parts quirky and cute, they turn soft-boiled eggs into a full-on event (and guarantee a smile before the first sip of coffee).

$29 at Macy's
Costa Nova Roda Stoneware Egg Cup
$34

This stoneware egg cup from Costa Nova in Ardosia Grey makes even a simple breakfast feel stylish. Minimalist but not boring, it’s the kind of piece that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy a lazy Sunday.

$34 at Anthropologie
Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Egg Cups, Set of 4
$180

This set of four hand-painted egg cups from Bordallo Pinheiro celebrates the brand’s iconic cabbage motif, complete with rich green glazing and lifelike leaf details. They’d be lovely when setting a spring table.

$180 at Amazon

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