Guzzini Sous Chef. Small Kitchen Appliances Designed to Be Part of Your Interior.

Eight appliances, one cohesive design language and a clear reference to the history of Italian design. Created by Pio and Tito Toso, the Sous Chef collection shows that everyday technology can be functional, decorative and more responsible in its use of materials.

For years, small kitchen appliances were designed first and foremost to perform their functions. When they were not needed, they would usually disappear into a cupboard. The Italian brand Guzzini proposes a different approach. The Sous Chef collection was conceived as a cohesive system of objects that can remain on the kitchen counter and contribute to the character of the interior. It is the brand’s first range of small household appliances made with innovative bio-based plastics—renewable materials of non-fossil origin. The collection was designed by Pio and Tito Toso, who combined functional simplicity with a bold, distinctive aesthetic. It comprises eight types of appliances intended for everything from preparing breakfast to tackling more advanced kitchen tasks. The most distinctive visual feature of Sous Chef is the vertical fluting that runs along the bodies of the appliances. Its rhythm gives the housings a light, dynamic appearance, while allowing light to softly shape their surfaces. This decorative treatment is no coincidence. The designers drew inspiration from the Bellavista collection, created for Guzzini by Ettore Sottsass in 1997. Over time, its characteristic vertical divisions became part of the brand’s design language. In Sous Chef, this historic motif has been reinterpreted on a new scale and transferred from tableware to the housings of electrical appliances. The result is a collection that is expressive without being overpowering. Rounded silhouettes, soft lines and a restrained colour palette allow the appliances to complement both minimalist kitchens and retro-inspired interiors.

Guzzini Sous Chef toaster. A breakfast classic in a new guise.

The Sous Chef toaster offers seven browning levels as well as defrost, reheat and cancel functions. It comes with closing tongs that make it easier to remove bread and a rack for warming rolls and croissants. A removable crumb tray simplifies cleaning, while integrated cord storage and non-slip feet help keep the worktop tidy. It is a perfect example of the design philosophy behind the entire collection: technically straightforward, yet transformed into a striking interior accent by its carefully considered proportions and fluted housing. The toaster’s plastic components are made with 80% bio-based plastic, with the bio-based content attributed in accordance with the certified ISCC mass-balance system.

Guzzini Sous Chef kettle. A permanent feature of your worktop.

An electric kettle is usually one of the most visible appliances in the kitchen. The designers of Sous Chef embraced this fact, creating a model with a sculptural, rhythmically fluted form. Its 1.7-litre capacity makes it possible to prepare water for several cups at once, while the 360° swivel base ensures convenient use from any angle. Everyday operation is made easier by a water-level window, removable limescale filter and push-button lid. The kettle switches off automatically once the water has boiled and includes boil-dry protection. These functional solutions remain visually subordinate to the calm, compact form that characterises the entire collection.

Guzzini Sous Chef citrus juicer. Freshness in a single movement.

The electric citrus juicer is equipped with a 100 W motor and a dual 2-in-1 cone designed for fruit of different sizes. A metal spout with a drip-stop function allows juice to be poured directly into a glass, while the cover protects the appliance from dust. The stainless-steel body is combined with plastic components, 45% of which are made from bio-based material attributed through the ISCC mass-balance system. The construction can be easily disassembled for cleaning, while integrated cord storage and non-slip feet improve everyday convenience. It is an object designed not only for preparing morning juice but also to remain permanently on the kitchen worktop.

Guzzini Sous Chef milk frother. A celebration of morning coffee.

The Sous Chef frother prepares milk foam in approximately 90 seconds. Its four programmes make it possible to create thick or light hot foam, heat milk without frothing, prepare hot chocolate or make cold foam. The appliance has a capacity of 150 ml for frothing and 300 ml for heating. Illuminated indicators show the selected mode, while automatic shut-off makes operation effortless. The cordless jug can be lifted freely from its swivel base, and the transparent lid allows you to watch the appliance at work. The interior has a non-stick coating. Half of the plastic used in its components is bio-based material attributed through the mass-balance system.

Guzzini Sous Chef hand blender. Multiple possibilities in one compact appliance.

The 600 W hand blender offers variable speed control and a Turbo mode. Its ergonomic handle sits comfortably in the hand, while the detachable stainless-steel shaft makes cleaning easier. The basic version is supplied with a 700 ml measuring beaker featuring a lid, pouring spout and stable base. A more extensive set is also available. In addition to the beaker, it includes a stainless-steel whisk and a compact 500 ml chopper with a double blade. This allows a single appliance to blend soups and sauces, whisk ingredients and chop vegetables, herbs or nuts. The two sets are sold as separate products but represent the same type of appliance. This is why the official collection comprises eight appliance categories, even though the catalogue contains nine products.

Guzzini Sous Chef blender. A clever companion for making smoothies.

The most mobile member of the collection is the compact 320 W On-the-Go blender. It comes with two leakproof cups with capacities of 600 ml and 300 ml, both equipped with easy-drink spouts and graduated markings in millilitres and ounces. A freshly prepared smoothie can therefore be sealed and taken with you without having to transfer it to another container. The appliance offers two speeds and a pulse mode. Its double stainless-steel blade handles fruit, vegetables and ice, while the cups and lids are dishwasher safe. It is a design tailored to a contemporary lifestyle in which the distinction between preparing food and taking it on the go is becoming increasingly blurred.

Guzzini Sous Chef kitchen scale. Perfect for measuring ingredients precisely.

The digital scale is the slimmest and most discreet element of the collection. It weighs ingredients up to 5 kg in 1 g increments and features a backlit LCD display, a tare function and a choice of measurement units. In addition to grams and kilograms, it supports pounds and ounces as well as millilitres for water and milk. Automatic shut-off saves energy, while an indicator warns when the batteries are running low. The compact scale can be stored in a drawer or hung on a wall. In the latter case, it becomes a flat, graphic object that remains visible even when it is not in use.

The Guzzini Sous Chef Collection: A Family of Objects Rather Than a Random Assortment

Guzzini Sous Chef does not attempt to reinvent the way basic kitchen appliances work. Its innovation lies elsewhere: in creating a cohesive family of objects united by shared proportions, colours, textures and a common approach to materials. Pio and Tito Toso treated small kitchen appliances as fully fledged elements of interior design. Each appliance retains its individual function, but the strength of the entire concept becomes most apparent when the pieces are placed together. The rhythm of the vertical fluting unifies their different forms, while the reference to Sottsass’s historic design connects Guzzini’s heritage with a contemporary vision of the kitchen. The result is a collection for those who do not want to choose between functionality and aesthetics. The appliances are designed to assist with everyday tasks, but the way they look between uses is equally important. In a kitchen that opens onto the living room, this matters more than ever.