10 Easy Pieces: Good-Looking Countertop Coffee Makers

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.

Above: Designed by Michele de Lucchi for Alessi, the Plisse Drip Coffee Maker features an automatic start button; $350 at Alessi.
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; $399.95 at Fellow.
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; $379.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: The Smeg Retro 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker comes in a range of colors, shown in white, for $259.95 at Nordstrom.
Above: The xBloom Studio Coffee Machine includes a grinder, brewer, and scale while mimicking a pour-over with a rotating stream of water; $599 at xBloom.
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; $369.95 from Williams-Sonoma.
Above: The Coffee Maker by Swedish brand Aarke has stainless steel components (also featured in our roundup of 10 Easy Pieces: BPA-Free Coffee Makers); $400 from Aarke.
Above: The Breville Luxe Brewer Glass Drip Coffee Maker (shown in Almond Nougat) allows for “one-button brew” or cold brew options—or a totally customized brew of your choice; $319.95 from Crate & Barrel.
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.
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 $169.97 from Nordstrom Rack.
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 $299.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

For more coffee culture accessories, see our posts:

• 10 Easy Pieces: Glass Coffee Pour Overs
• 10 Easy Pieces: Stovetop Espresso Makers
• 10 Easy Pieces: The Best Espresso Machines
• 10 Easy Pieces: Coffee Grinders

N.B.: This story originally ran on May 15, 2024 and has been updated with new and updated images, products, links, and pricing.