Great quality product. Exactly as described, arrived well packaged, looks brilliant in the home.
Designed by George Sowden,
2 wide slots — fits sourdough,
6 browning levels + defrost
Materials & Build
- Body: Soft-touch matte plastic + stainless steel
- Finish: Warm Yellow soft-touch coating
- Power: 800W, UK 3-pin plug
- Designed by: George Sowden (Memphis Group co-founder)
Dimensions & Specs
- H × W × D: 19 × 28 × 17cm — Weight: 1.8kg
- Slots: 2 wide (sourdough, bagels, crumpets)
- Settings: 6 browning levels, defrost, reheat
- Crumb tray: Removable
Delivery & Returns
- Free UK delivery on orders over £75
- Standard: 3–6 business days
- 30-day no-quibble returns
The bold call. Designed by George Sowden.
Not your average kitchen appliance.
Soft-touch matte finish in warm Yellow. Two wide slots for proper bread. 6 browning levels, defrost, reheat, removable crumb tray. 800W. UK 3-pin. H 19cm × W 28cm × D 17cm. Yellow is the considered choice.
From safe to considered — one swap.
Yellow is the bold call. And it's the right one.
Day 1
Yellow is the bold call that's right
Most people play it safe with black or chrome. Yellow is the choice that makes the kitchen look like someone made a decision.
Weeks 1–4
You actually know how you like your toast now
Six browning levels means you stop guessing. Defrost on frozen mornings. Wide slots for whatever bread you buy.
Long-term
A kitchen that has a point of view
Yellow Toaster + Sowden Kettle + Coffee Pot. Three objects with the same considered aesthetic.
What makes the Sowden Toaster different.
Display-Worthy
Soft-touch matte finish in warm Yellow. The bold counter choice that actually works.
Authentic Designer
George Sowden co-founded the Memphis Group. This toaster has a real backstory.
Wide Slots
Two slots wide enough for sourdough, bagels, and crumpets.
Defrost Capable
Frozen bread in the morning? Defrost mode handles it without drying things out.
Easy Clean
Removable crumb tray. Pull it out, empty it, done.
6 Browning Levels
From barely warm to properly dark. Now you can get your toast exactly right.
What sets the Sowden Toaster apart
Most toasters look like they were designed in a beige meeting in 1997. This one was designed by George Sowden — Memphis Group co-founder.
| Sowden Toaster | Generic Toaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Designer (George Sowden) | ||
| Soft-touch matte finish | ||
| 6 browning levels | ||
| Wide slots (sourdough fits) | ||
| Defrost + reheat | ||
| Counter-worthy aesthetic |
What they say about the Sowden Toaster
Very well made. The material quality is obvious from the moment you open the box.
Bought as a gift. Recipient was immediately impressed. Would buy again without hesitation.
HAY design quality on a product at this price point is impressive. Very happy.
Arrived quickly, packaged carefully, exactly as shown. No complaints at all.
This is the kind of object that improves a room without announcing itself.
Good value for the quality. The material is better than the price suggests.
Works exactly as it should. Clean design, honest materials, does the job well.
Frequently asked questions
Does it fit sourdough?
Yes — wide slots fit sourdough, bagels, thick bread, and crumpets.
Is there a 4-slice version?
No, 2-slice only.
Does it come with a UK plug?
Yes, UK 3-pin as standard.
Does it have a defrost setting?
Yes — defrost and reheat built in.
What colours does it come in?
Yellow and Green.
Can I bundle it?
Yes — select the Kitchen Designer Trio above to save £20.

