15 Surprisingly Chic, Expensive-Looking Things On Sale for Prime Day

At this point in Amazon Prime Day, which is actually more like Amazon Prime Week since it spans from July 8—11 this year, I have secured plenty of deeply discounted Japanese chef knives and a pirate’s hoard of Dawn Powerwash on promo. Now I’m interested in smashing that order button on a designer vase that makes me feel like I have far more interesting things to say about art that I do, like this wavy Alvar Aalto vase that is hiding amongst the more pedestrian gems (think, spatulas and paper towel bundles) on sale for Prime Day

There’s a surprising amount of stunning designer wares and high-end home goods on Amazon — you just have to know where to look. Did you know that you can find Diptyque candles in its labyrinthine halls, or D.S. & Durga hand wash, or Jonathan Adler tchotchkes? Maybe you didn’t before, but you will henceforth. (Shopping for clothes? Poke around enough and you’ll find luxury goods from Diesel, Staud, Coach, and even Miu Miu.) 

In this case, your tomato-candle-obsessed Eater shopping team has done the digging for you, and emerged with a victorious, robust shrimp net of deals on mid-century modern Scandinavian homewares; cardamom-scented soaps designed to gently exfoliate the busy, garlic-smashing hands of passionate home cooks; and a doppelgänger for an Eames coat rack.  

A sale on iconic graphic-print brand Marimekko

The Finnish design house was founded in 1949, and made a name for itself with its color-pop graphic prints inspired by poppies, stones, and Nordic archipelagos. Now, you can pick up goods from the chic brand on Amazon — and at Prime Day prices.

Marimekko Räsymatto Terry Cotton Bath Towel

Where to Buy:

$52 $41.49 at Amazon

Marimekko Unikko Oiva Stoneware Rectangular Plate

Where to Buy:

$28 $23.49 at Amazon

Jonathan Adler’s whimsical housewares are on Amazon now

Who needs to cultivate a personality when you own Jonathan Adler housewares? Standouts from the sales on the cheeky designer include everything from playful graphic dishes for spicy nuts during your cocktail party (so, when everyone comes over to watch Love Island) and circus tent-shaped jars to safeguard your stash of Swedish Fish. We’ll take all this, a bottle of Josh wine, and a RHONY marathon. 

Jonathan Adler Vice Canister

Where to Buy:

$110 $82.48 at Amazon

Jonathan Adler Tiger Valet Tray

Where to Buy:

$70 $52.48 at Amazon

Jonathan Adler Brass Pill Box

Where to Buy:

$148 $111 at Amazon

Maison Louis Marie’s sandalwood and vetiver candle is 20% off

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Soy Wax Candle (8.5 oz)

Where to Buy:

$38 $30.4 at Amazon

Speaking of which, we love Naomi’s exfoliating hand soap that neutralizes cooking smells

Naomi After-Cooking Hand Scrub (Cardamom + Iris)

Where to Buy:

$25 $20 at Amazon

Malin+Goetz’s popular tomato candle is on sale

Malin+Goetz Highly Scented Tomato Candle (9 oz)

Where to Buy:

$66 $52.8 at Amazon

Diptyque on Amazon? Yep — save 14% on this Oud candle

Diptyque Oud Scented Candle Unisex Candle (6.5 oz)

Where to Buy:

$76 $65.44 at Amazon

Take 20% off Boy Smells’ Hinoki Fantôme candle, a fave of our editors

Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme Scented Candle (8.5 oz)

Where to Buy:

$44 $35.2 at Amaozn

A 20% off Prime Day deal on Ouai’s amazing-smelling hand wash

Ouai Hand Wash with Jojoba, Avocado, & Rose Hip Oil (16 oz)

Where to Buy:

$32 $25.6 at Amazon

The Scandinavian- and Japanese-inspired mid-century modern wares floweth on Amazon, and this Prime Day there are rare deals on wavy Iittala vases, really cool pendant lamps for the kitchen, and a triple-take dupe of the iconic Eames Hang-It-All coat rack. These modernist finds are basically objets d’art at a fraction of the price of their designer doppelgängers.

Save $25 on Hulken’s status farmers market bag

Hulken Reusable Grocery Bag on Wheels (Medium, Silver)

Where to Buy:

$121 $96.8 at Amazon

This iconic Alvar Aalto vase is more than $100 off

Iittala Alvar Aalto 160mm White Vase

Where to Buy:

$249.99 $146.19 at Amazon

Tell your friends this is a Louis Poulsen lamp

Qepeety Red Pendant Light

Where to Buy:

$98.99 $79.19 at Amazon

This perfect dupe for the Eames Hang-It-All

Shisdeco Classic Hang it All Coat Rack

Where to Buy:

$149 $97.55 at Amazon

Next up: a guide to the best perfumes for gourmands

Check out more of Eater’s Prime Day coverage here.