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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.
A masterful display of Bottega’s signature Intrecciato woven leather technique, this pillow is the perfect gift for the maximalist in your life.
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.
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.
Your fashion friends will appreciate this coffee-table book, which details the history of Stone Island and its pursuit of cutting-edge techwear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here we have craftsmanship at its finest. Not to mention this hand-carved lava-stone incense holder makes for an elegant and sophisticated centerpiece.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
