9 Best Lazy Susan Turntables for Your Kitchen
Updated: Dec. 01, 2023
The iconic Lazy Susan turntable transforms any surface into a rotating smorgasbord.
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What Is a Lazy Susan Turntable?
A Lazy Susan is a spinning disk that sits on a flat surface, like a tabletop, counter or cupboard shelf. Because it rotates 360 degrees, the contents can be seen and reached easily. And that means no more rummaging through cabinets for the Worcestershire sauce in the back corner, or asking your fellow diner to pass the salt. A Lazy Susan also works well for organizing a craft room or workshop.
If you’re wondering who came up with the idea for the Lazy Susan, it’s believed rotating tables were used in China as far back as the 13th century. Although historians are unsure where the name Lazy Susan came from, we assume the lackadaisical adjective evolved because the spinning disk lets you grab whatever you want without getting up or extend your reach.
If you’re interested in buying one of these handy pirouetting plates for your home, check out our picks for the best Lazy Susans.
Best All-Around
On the dinner table or place in the pantry, the ZAFUU Round Lazy Susan Turntable has a multitude of uses. Made of strong, tempered glass with an aluminum core, it easily blends into any décor, working as well on a formal dining table as it does in a casual country kitchen. Wipe off schmutz with a spritz of window cleaner and a paper towel.
Best Splurge
Made of 100 percent hand-hammered recycled copper, the grand Native Trails Antique Copper Finish Lazy Susan brings a rich ambiance to any dining experience, indoors or out. Mounted on a smooth turning base with non-slip acrylic feet to protect surfaces, the turntable comes in 20-, 30- and 36-inch diameters.
Also, the manufacturers explains that “copper is a naturally antimicrobial metal and has a living finish, so its patina will evolve and develop over time.” This Lazy Susan is destined to become a family heirloom!
Most Decorative
Trick out your home with the colorfully floral Raj Lazy Susan by French Bull. Spin appetizers, drinks, two-bite desserts or cheeses to the delight of your guests on this pretty rotating platter made of high-grade melamine. It’s scratch- and shatter-resistant and BPA-free, great as a centerpiece on your indoor or outdoor table. French Bull also has plates, bowls and other serving accessories that coordinate with this piece.
Best Accessory for Cabinet Corner Lazy Susans
Do you have one of those built-in Lazy Susan cabinets in one of your kitchen corner cabinets? The mDesign Kitchen Cabinet Plastic Lazy Susan Storage Organizer Bins maximize that space!
These pie-shaped divider baskets work well for organizing soup cans, seasonings and boxed foods. The bins have four-inch side walls to prevent contents from tipping over, and the front slotted handles make it easy to pull one out what you need to get something.
Best for Inside Cabinets
The Rev-A-Shelf Polymer 3 Shelf Lazy Susan has three tiers, making the most of the dead vertical space in your cabinets. This organizer is available in three sizes, and the durable rotating hardware is simple to install using the telescoping post and screws (included). It’s a space-saving tool that would make even tidying expert Marie Kondo proud.
Best Near the Sink
Keep your sink area free from clutter with the Stellar Rotating Sink Caddy Storage. Stash your dish washing liquid, scouring brushes and sponges inside one of three compartments featuring a perforated base to drain water to allow contents to drip dry. It’s made of stainless steel that looks great, won’t rust and wipes clean with a cloth.
Best Heated
For Mexican-food lovers, the Nostalgia Taco Tuesday Heated Lazy Susan Topping Bar serves up a buffet of taco fixin’s any night of the week. The unit holds a removable center warming pot in which you can keep meat or beans at the perfect temperature. There are six removable topping trays and four soft or crispy taco shell holders to keep tortillas upright for mess-free filling.
Another use? Chocolate fondue!
Best Portable
From fridge to picnic table, the two-handled MOKARO 2 Pack Plastic Lazy Susan Turntable keeps ketchup and mustard, oil and vinegar and all of your hot sauces fresh, tidy and portable.
The base incorporates an anti-slip foam mat to keep it stable and prevent scratching furniture when it spins on its smooth-gliding steel ball bearings. This two-pack comes with one large (approx. 12-in. x 4-in.) and one small (9-in. x 3-in.) Lazy Susan.
Best Heavy-Duty
The Lazy Susan Square Ball Bearing Turntable from Troops BBQ can handle heavy lifting if you’re looking to make something spin. These steel, ball-bearing turntables are able to swivel book racks, large planters, heavy storage racks and much more. The mounting plates are 3-, 4- and 6-in. squares, and you can choose a pack of two, four, eight or 12. Mounting screws are not included.
Originally Published: January 27, 2021
