The Ultimate Luxury Home-Gift Guide
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There are probably a few people on your holiday-shopping list who stand out from the rest — mostly for their expensive taste. So we rounded up our editor’s list of the best luxury home gifts we can’t stop thinking about. Below, you’ll find the best splurge-worthy homeware and décor gifts they’ll cherish forever, including collectibles, handmade items, luxury candles, sentimental coffee-table books, and more from designers such as Bottega Veneta, Etro, Prada, and Gucci.
Bottega Veneta Small Check Intrecciato Cushion
A masterful display of Bottega’s signature Intrecciato woven leather technique, this pillow is the perfect gift for the maximalist in your life.
Etro Porcelain Tiger and Water-Lily Candle
This is not your average candle, which makes it great for gifting. It’s adorned with a tiger-and-water-lily print, as well as a geometric border and the Etro logo.
Montblanc Meisterstück Gold-Coated Fountain Pen
A classic Montblanc pen is the ultimate keepsake. This gold-coated one can be engraved with their name or initials, making it an extra-special gift.
Stone Island Storia
Your fashion friends will appreciate this coffee-table book, which details the history of Stone Island and its pursuit of cutting-edge techwear.
Burberry Check Wool Blanket
Say hello to a timeless wool blanket they’ll never get rid of. The classic check print and equestrian-knight label will add a hint of luxury to any living room.
Hermès Off Piste Pair Of All Mountain Skis
Elevate your snow suit look tenfold with these sycamore wood skis, designed by renowned artist Evan Hecox and suitable for all types of snow surfaces.
Gucci Decorative Wooden Chessboard
This Gucci chess set sits inside a GG Supreme briefcase and is crafted from beige and ebony varnished mahogany wood. Plus each chess piece is engraved with the Gucci logo.
Prada Saffiano Leather Backgammon Set
Another board game guests will marvel at is this Prada Backgammon set. The logo-embossed box is made from Saffiano leather, while the playing pieces are crafted from durable metal.
Pietra Casa Lava Stone Incense Holder
Here we have craftsmanship at its finest. Not to mention this hand-carved lava-stone incense holder makes for an elegant and sophisticated centerpiece.
Arcahorn Leandro Beige Ashtray
Perhaps the chicest ashtray ever? It features a glossy finish, chromed brass round tray and matching cigarette holders, leather sides, and hand-sewn contrasting stitching. The natural color scheme will match any room in their home.
Sophie Lou Jacobson La Chaleur Vase
The homeware designer behind our favorite martini glasses also makes this equally cool vase. It’s made from a combination of colorful and clear glass and features a shape that’s both functional and fun to look at.
Taschen Helmut Newton Baby Sumo & Book Stand Set
Exactly half the size of Helmut Newton’s groundbreaking 1999 photography book SUMO, the limited-edition Baby SUMO (released in 2020 on what would have been the German-Australian photographer’s 100th birthday) is the ultimate collectible. Only 10,000 copies were produced and each one comes with a gorgeous stainless-steel bookstand designed by Philippe Starck, perfect for displaying.
Georg Jensen Navy Koppel Pitcher
Gift this sculptural pitcher to your favorite hostess — it will be the envy of everyone at dinner parties and holiday get-togethers. Details include a smooth matte finish and piece boasts a smooth matte finish and mirror-polished stainless-steel spout.
Missoni Multicolor Curt Bath Towel Set of 5
You can’t go wrong with Missoni bath towels. This cotton terrycloth set includes one bath sheet, two bath towels, and two face towels. It features the label’s signature zigzag motif but the color palette is a bit more subdued than others on the market, if you can believe that.
Serax Navy Sergio Herman Edition Surface Medium Deep Plate Set
Part of the collaboration between contemporary home brand Serax and Michelin star chef Sergio Herman, these semi-glazed stoneware plates are sophisticated yet simple enough for everyday use.
Tom Dixon Black Tank Decanter
Decanters are no-brainer gifts for anyone on your list who drinks wine — but this one by British designer Tom Dixon feels special and unlike other alcohol accessory gifts they’ve probably received in years past. It looks so edgy and modern, thanks to the faded black finish of the mouth-blown glass.
Polspotten Multicolor Small Craze Vase
If you like the gradient look but prefer something more colorful, consider this glazed porcelain vase that will breathe life into any room in their home.
Climax Compulsion: Yohji Yamamoto Collection CD
Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto also makes music; gift this decorative CD featuring 13 of his songs produced in collaboration with Koichi ‘Ari’ Matsuda and Dr.K.
Rami Kim Studio Black Mini Tumbler Gift Set
Tumblers that have some personality make for a stylish yet practical gift. This ceramic set by Rami Kim Studio is handmade, so no two cups are the same.
Diptyque Figuier Candle
Diptyque candles are the epitome of luxury, especially this extra-large size that can be used inside or outside and burns for about 120 hours. It evokes the scent of summer on the Mediterranean, with woody notes and a hint of fruit.
Edie Parker Glass Tabletop Lighter
Edie Parker is one of our go-to brands for smoking accessories that’ll make the cannabis enthusiast on your list smile, from a spotted bong to a hard-boiled egg-shaped ashtray and even this high-shine-chrome torch lighter.