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The luxury Christmas gift guide: 30 present ideas for design lovers
Treat your loved ones (and yourself) with the finest homeware and presents to make this Christmas more indulgent than ever
This is the year to go that extra mile to make this Christmas the best one ever. And, if you want to place something a bit special under the tree this year, our curated luxury gift list is packed full of ideas. There’s beautiful glassware and ceramics for the table, treats for indulgent nights in, and designer classics that will never go out of style.
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‘Rainbow Rosa’ espresso cup, La DoubleJ
Caffeine addicts in your life will be pleased to receive this set of two espresso cups and saucers. Available in a selection of bold colour combinations and finished with an 18-karat gold rim, they will add a little extra optimism to mornings. £120, ladoublej.com
‘Miles’ table lamp, Anthropologie
When it comes to setting seasonal ambience, good lighting is key. This design’s combination of solid marble and brass feels traditional, but it still cuts a sharp silhouette. Want more choice? Take a look at our table lamp edit. £178, anthropologie.com
Jewellery box, Anissa Kermiche
While others may be coveting diamonds and pearls, we have our eyes on this jewellery box by Anissa Kermiche. As precious as any bracelet or necklace, it is the must-have accessory for bedside tables, ensuring you never misplace any of your treasures. £275, anissakermice.com
‘Tetbury’ stool, Soho Home
Gift someone a taste of exclusive members’ club Soho House’s style with this upholstered stool. It features in London’s 180 House, off-setting the landmark’s Brutalist architecture with its generously plump and curvaceous silhouette. £795, sohohome.com
Striped blanket, Tekla
Made from Woolmark-certified virgin wool that has been brushed to its optimum softness, this blanket offers lovers of graphic design and monochrome styling a little cosy comfort. £175, mrporter.com
‘Stool 60 Coloring’, Artek
This reinterpretation by Jo Nagasaka adds a splash of psychedelic colour to Alvar Aalto’s classic design. Suitable not just for sitting, but also as a side table or bedside table, this is a perennial favourite that would feature on many a design fan’s wish list. £388, conranshop.co.uk
‘Stevie’ vase, Marloe Marloe
Inspired by natural forms, this vase by the artisans at Marloe Marloe is made from charcoal ceramic with a matte finish. Also available in a dreamy cream, it is a thoughtful accessory to buy for those whose tastes turn to the more minimal. £235, net-a-porter.com
‘Interconnect’ candle holder, Menu
Available in polished brass or black painted steel, this design by Colin King would make an amazing Christmas Day table centrepiece. Part candle holder, part sculpture, its geometric form is simple yet stunning. Approx £353, menuspace.com
‘Laurent Cerulean’ pyjamas, Olivia Von Halle
Show your support for lazy days by investing in luxurious comfort for someone you love. Designed with a relaxed, genderless cut, this silk pyjama set stands out thanks to its contrast piping in red. that's the outfit for Boxing Day sorted! £520, oliviavonhalle.com
‘Wave’ tray, Muuto
Honed from stainless steel, this rippling platter brings to mind waves on a shore. Created by design studio Cara/Davide, it will smarten up any table or worktop. £169, nunido.co.uk
‘Nimbe’ mirror, Ligne Roset
Brighten up a loved one’s dressing table with this mirror and built-in trinket dish. Designed by young Parisian creative M.-A. Stiker Metral, it’s a minimalist design made of steel and finished in a rose beige lacquer. A thing of beauty. £388, lignet-roset.com
‘Mumbai Noise’ perfume, Byredo
This fragrance aims to transport its wearer to busy Chembur streets, where incense burns and coffee carts sell their wares. For anyone who has been missing travel of late, this is an olfactory journey. Want to know more about the inspiration behind scents like ‘Mumbai Noise’? Take a look inside the seafront home of Byredo’s founder. £178, byredo.com
‘Revolver’ vase, Bitossi
A collaboration between Bitossi and Christoph Radl, this vase, available in yellow and orange-brown, has a mid-century inspired aesthetic that will add a warming hit of colour to any shelf. £414, aram.co.uk
‘Poured’ platter, Troels Flensted
Gorgeous one-of-a-kind marbling of burgundy and white makes this platter by Danish designer Troels Flensted an eye-catching item for keen entertainers. Handmade in Copenhagen it is a limited-edition piece, with only 12 of this extra-large version being produced. £420, shop.aben.as
‘Triangle’ table lamp, CielShop
The colour lilac has been making waves in the fashion and interiors worlds of late. If you know someone who wants to dip their toe into experimenting with this sometimes tricky hue at home, this table lamp is an ideal place to start. £119, cielshopinteriors.com
‘Rainbow’ ice bucket, Matilda Goad
Add colour and craftsmanship to someone special’s home bar with this unique ice bucket – an essential for cocktail hour. Created by carefully piecing together lacquered wood in an impressive display of marquetry it is joyful enough to inspire a party at any time. £285, matildagoad.com
‘Amaranthine’ cushion, House of Hackney
This velvet cushion’s psychedelic take on a traditional Gainsborough print is typical of House of Hackney’s exuberant style. It can be spotted in the brand’s pop-up hotel in a castle in Cornwall, and is the perfect home accessory for those whose design tastes lean towards maximalism. £165, houseofhackney.com
‘David Bowie Hunky Dory’ vest, Hades
Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke… Whichever era is your favourite, there can be no denying the influence this icon had on music. We even spotted a London apartment inspired by Bowie recently. Gift the fan in your life this stylish vest, handmade in Scotland. £225, hades-shop.co.uk
Extra large high gloss lacquer tray, De Rosee Sa
Know someone who meticulously styles their coffee table? This beautiful lacquered dish with a distinctive wavy edge will make a fantastic addition to their display, perfectly framing books, trinkets and objet d’ art. £285, deroseesa.com
‘Panthella 320’ table lamp, Louis Poulsen
50 years after the launch of Verner Panton’s iconic lamp, Louis Poulsen has given it a luxurious new makeover. Dressed in either polished chrome (pictured), white opal acrylic or metallised brass, it’s like a bauble that can be enjoyed all year round. £740, louispoulsen.com
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