Reese Witherspoon Champions an Italian Design-Icon Toaster With 1950s Roots – and It Belongs in Every Modern Kitchen

This toaster has stood on the chicest countertops since the '50s, and Reese has just reminded me why

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If anyone can make a humble kitchen appliance feel intentional, it is Reese Witherspoon.

Known for her chic yet approachable style, the Legally Blonde actress has a way of choosing pieces that balance practicality with personality (I've written about her Nespresso coffee maker and gooseneck kettle in the last six months alone).

Reese could have her pick of any of the best toasters on the market, but our kitchen appliances editor, Chiana Dickson, understands the actress's choice.

'Smeg toasters, like all appliances from this brand, are adored for their retro-chic appeal,' Chiana notes. 'So it’s no shock Reese went for one that’s as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. She’s iconic for her taste, and her immaculate kitchen countertops only reinforce it.'

She continues: 'Beyond style, the toaster delivers serious functionality. With multi-function controls for reheating, defrosting, or unfreezing frozen slices, it’s perfect for any bread moment. And for those of us who love a lopsided sourdough, the two extra-wide slots mean you can toast practically anything, no matter the shape or size.'

Shop the Reese Witherspoon Kitchen Edit

If Reese can make a toaster look this intentional, maybe it’s time we all gave our countertop essentials a little more attention. It's an investment, but one that will surely stand the test of time.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.