MACKENZIE-CHILDS 2-Slice Toaster
At $179.95, you're paying roughly 2–3× what a feature-equivalent plain toaster costs, but you're also getting a design object that won't disappear into the kitchen clutter.
What it is
A 2-slice toaster that trades boring stainless steel for MacKenzie-Childs' signature black-and-white Courtly Check pattern—because your breakfast deserves to look as good as it tastes. This is for anyone who thinks kitchen appliances should be conversation starters.
Why it keeps winding up in carts
178 reviewers gave it 4.5 stars, which means real people are keeping it on their counters and actually using it—a telling sign for a decorative appliance that could easily prioritize looks over function.
Toasting just got a lot more checkered.
★ 4.5 from 178 ratings
We only hang a piece once the rating history is deep enough to mean something. This one clears that bar on volume; the written breakdown below is where the detail sits.
Based on 178 Amazon ratings.
A beautiful, functional toaster for kitchen-curious design lovers.
You're paying for pattern and personality here—but the toaster itself is genuinely capable.
This sits at the intersection of kitchen decor and small appliance, so you're not just buying a tool; you're buying a piece that stays visible and gets admired.
What we looked at
- 01Toasting Control 6 browning levels, backlit chrome knob with 4 functions, self-centering rack
The spec list reads like a serious toaster—you get real granularity in browning and a self-centering rack that won't let your bread hang crooked. That kind of engineering detail signals this isn't all aesthetics.
- 02Design & Durability Stainless steel body with black-and-white checkered pattern and color-dragged accents
The Courtly Check is MacKenzie-Childs' hallmark—hand-painted-looking brushstrokes on enamel-like finish. Stainless steel holds up to kitchen splashes, and the pattern is baked in, not a slapped-on decal.
- 03The Gift Factor 2-slice capacity, designed as housewarming/wedding/Christmas gift
This is deliberately positioned as a statement piece, not a utilitarian grab. If you're buying for someone furnishing their first place or renovating their kitchen aesthetic, the price tag reads like a premium gift rather than an impulse buy.
Specification & fit
- Who it is forBest for people who keep appliances on the counter as decor, love MacKenzie-Childs' checkered aesthetic, or want a gift that works as both kitchen tool and conversation piece.
- Unique Electric ToasterToast bread in style with our eye-catching stainless-steel 2-slice toaster. This playful and practical kitchen appliance has 6 browning levels, a backlit chrome knob with 4 functions, and a self-centering rack.
- Elegant Kitchen DecorThe Courtly Check stainless-steel 2-slice toaster is a fun take on a must-have electronic appliance. This cute toaster features our iconic black-and-white checkered pattern with color-dragged accents that mimic brushstrokes.
- Home Decor AccessoriesAt MacKenzie-Childs, we believe that everyday items can be made extraordinary. From the kitchen to the dining room, you can enjoy the magic of MacKenzie-Childs anywhere. We offer small appliances, checkered kitchen decor, and more.
- The Perfect GiftA MacKenzie-Childs piece is much more than a gift—it’s the beginning of a lifelong collection. Our bread toaster makes an amazing Christmas, wedding, or housewarming gift. Welcome to the MacKenzie-Childs family!
- On the labelSold on Amazon by MACKENZIE-CHILDS. Price and availability are set by Amazon and change without notice.
