American housewares brand renowned for its ergonomic Universal Design and iconic Good Grips kitchen tools.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
mid
Founded in 1990 in New York City, OXO revolutionized the housewares industry with a simple yet radical philosophy: Universal Design. The brand was born from love when founder Sam Farber watched his wife, Betsey, struggle to grip a vegetable peeler due to mild arthritis. Determined to create a better solution, Farber launched the now-iconic Good Grips line, featuring chubby, non-slip black handles that were comfortable for hands of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. This commitment to accessibility transformed the humble kitchen gadget into a design object, earning the original peeler a permanent spot in the Museum of Modern Art.