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The affordable luxury Christmas: gifts under £100
Small but mighty, these luxury stocking fillers will be a hit with homeware lovers
Who said luxury can’t be affordable? We’ve hand-picked a selection of beautifully designed stocking fillers and smaller gifts, which all come in at under £100 – think everything from cosy blankets to sculptural candleholders.
Have a little more to spend? Our luxury Christmas gift guide has got you covered.
Goods of May ‘Bernie’ cushion, Glassette
Goods of May’s generously sized ‘Bernie’ bolster is made by hand from responsibly sourced (and super soft) lambswool – perfect for adding some punch to a bed or sofa. £90, glassette.com
Verbena + Geranium + Cedar wash, MontaMonta
Turn hand washing from a chore into a treat with MontaMonta’s wash which has an invigorating blend of lemon verbena, geranium, cedarwood and petitgrain. If your giftee lives in London, founder Monty will even collect and refill the amber glass bottle. £22, montamonta.com
‘Arcs’ candleholder, Muller Van Severen for Hay
A candleholder as stylish as this one by Belgian design duo Muller Van Severen looks just as good by daylight. In aluminium and steel, the simple scalloped lines will suit every interior and it comes in different sizes and colours too. From approx £30, hay.dk
Recycled wool beanie, Ganni
Hitting the sweet spot between style, comfort and sustainability, Ganni’s vibrant lilac beanie is made in Italy from 60% recycled wool. One size fits most, so keep on hand as a gift for unexpected guests. £75, ganni.com
‘Skittle’ hip flask, Lund
This stainless steel hip flask by Lund London is the perfect shape for slipping into a coat pocket - just the thing for warming up on a winter walk. £35, shop.vandadundee.org
Mini S-type hori hori, Niwaki
Whether they’ve got a balcony or a backyard, any gardener will be delighted to receive Niwaki’s mini hori hori knife which is perfect for smaller scale weeding, tending house plants and pricking out seedlings. Made in Sanjo, Japan with a stainless steel blade and beech handle, it’s a joy to use. £49, niwaki.com
Brutes Ceramics mug, Smith & Goat
Objects that are handled every day ought to be extraordinary. Handmade by Emme De Clerq in her London studio, this sunny, sculptural mug will elevate their morning brew. £30, smithandgoat.co.uk
Living in Colour, Phaidon Editors
Society is becoming increasingly aware of the impact that colour has on our homes and wellbeing. Take a deep dive into this fascinating subject via some of the world’s most beautiful – and colourful - homes. £29.95, phaidon.com
Rattan basket with bamboo handle, Zara Home
Designed to store everything from vegetables to shoes, Zara Home’s hand woven rattan basket ticks both the beautiful and useful boxes. From £29.99, zarahome.com
Hemp CBD Field Salve, Margent Farm
Hands that are battered from cold weather, working outdoors or just repeated washing will welcome this nourishing salve which harnesses the healing power of CBD oil, extracted from hemp grown organically on a Cambridgeshire farm. £62, conranshop.co.uk
Japanese enamel kettle, Labour & Wait
Made by a Japanese firm that’s been producing enamelware for professional kitchens for over 70 years, this kettle is the ultimate blend of form and function. £90, Labour & Wait
‘Arcade’ boxes, Jonathan Adler
If someone needs to get their house in order, these chic stacking boxes from Jonathan Adler might help. Each is hand-finished with a lacquered trompe-l’oeil design inspired by the arches of the Colosseum. From £105, uk.jonathanadler.com
‘Wiggle’ candleholders, Bias Editions
Handcrafted in the UK in a range of rainbow-bright shades, the streamlined design of Bias Editions’ ‘Wiggle’ candleholders will please the strictest minimalist while adding a pop of colour to their space. From £38, biaseditions.com
Baggu ‘Sky Tripper Checker’ bag, Goodhood
Stylish and sturdy, Baggu’s shopper is crafted from ripstop nylon and can hold up to 50lbs in weight, while it’s slim enough to fold into a pocket. The swirling op-art print will brighten up a trip to the shops too. £14, goodhoodstore.com
Newgate ‘Wideboy’ clock, Heals
With its matt black casing and burnished gold hands, Newgate’s alarm clock will bring some mid-century style to their desk, shelf or mantlepiece. A prime example of timeless (pun intended) British design. £40, heals.com
Modernist London walking guides, Things You Can Buy
If you’re shopping for a modern day flaneur, bring some structure to their ramblings with one of the Perambulations series of walking guides for Modernist London. Covering neighbourhoods from Bloomsbury to Bethnal Green, they’ll never see the city in the same way. £4.50, thingsyoucanbuy.co.uk
Linnea Andersson wool blanket, Arket
A collaboration between Swedish artist Linnéa Andersson and Arket, this lambswool blanket blurs the line between art and design and is ideal for Scandinavian style devotees. Warm yet lightweight with a psychedelic leaf and branch motif, it’ll make an armchair or bed extra cosy. £69, arket.com
Kintsugi repair kit , Design Museum
Broken things that have been lovingly repaired can have more beauty than their original intact form. Give someone the gift of a second chance with this Japanese kintsugi repair kit. £28, designmuseumshop.com
‘Kastehelmi’ glass, Iittala
The distinctive raised droplets on these Kastehelmi glasses were a happy accident, discovered by Finnish design legend Oiva Toikka while he was exploring ways to hide joint marks in glass. Robust enough for daily use, they’ll bring a tactile charm to any table. £27 for two, iittala.com
‘Special’ silk eye mask, More Joy by Christopher Kane
For those who'll always embrace any excuse for an afternoon nap or lie in, this scarlet silk eye mask will make the perfect stocking filler. Its ‘Special’ slogan is in typography taken from the iconic 1972 intimacy manual, The Joy of Sex. £60, amara.com
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