At Christmas, it’s the thought that counts, they say. But it is also nice to grant (and indulge in) the luxury of exclusive gifts: practical or leisure gifts, to show off at home and keep for a lifetime.
Luxury surprises, sophisticated gifts, unique pieces and design objects with a “wow” effect. Christmas shopping is the perfect opportunity to declare, with a refined style, all our affection to relatives and friends. The budget starts at 200 euros, but it’s worth it because you can put dream objects for all tastes under the tree.
1 – LUMINOUS CHARM
Balloton, Deco and Fantasmino: Venini’s Balloton lamps in hand-blown glass take their name from the Murano technique used to make them. Portable, rechargeable and with dimmable light, they are perfect for immediately creating a party atmosphere.
Balloton, Deco and Fantasmino by Venini, €590 each – venini.com
2 – CONTEMPORARY IN COLOR
Thin fixed round tops and decentralized cylindrical bases: the Myon coffee tables by Frag, in different sizes and heights, are perfect to be placed next to the sofa or placed in the center of the living room. They are offered with a glossy lacquered finish in three bright colours: narcissus yellow, oriental red and silk grey.
Myon by Frag, design Gabriele and Oscar Buratti; small: ⌀ 48x48x48h cm, €1,870; medium: ⌀ 80x80x36h cm, €2,380; large: ⌀ 120x120x28h cm, €3,690 – frag.it
3 – AT THE TABLE WITHOUT WASTE
Compact, simple, sustainable: DRO!D by B!POD is an innovative device in recyclable ABS that allows you to preserve (up to 5 times longer) any type of vacuum-packed food in the special set of containers made of special polypropylene. In addition to being the smallest on the market, thanks to the cutting-edge technology with two intensity modes it works in just 30 seconds and its containers are so convenient and beautiful that they can be brought directly to the table, used in the microwave and washed in the dishwasher.
DRO!D by B!POD, €399 including container set – bipod.it
4 – EXCLUSIVE LUCKY CHARM
Good luck charm and symbol of welcome, Surus by Bosa is made entirely by hand in ceramic and embellished with shiny enamels, precious metals and three-dimensional textures. This maxi elephant (71x29x61h cm) in two color variations carries forward Bosa’s mission in support of the WWF and aims to be a warning to protect this endangered species.
Surus by Bosa, design Alessandra Baldereschi, from €3,800 – bosatrade.com
5 – A SPECIAL HUG
Pure cashmere for the made in Italy blankets from the Casa Malo line by Malo Cashmere. They are embellished with damier workmanship, a fine combination of warp and weft that creates alternating patterns and lasts over time.
Casa Malo line by Malo Cashmere, 180×200 cm, €2,900 each – malo.it
6 – SURPRISE EFFECT
Vase or lamp? Jali by Ligne Roset transforms as you wish. Made with two overlapping spheres, one in handcrafted brass mesh, and the other in opaline glass, it can be used as a vase with the grid to create special floral compositions or dismantled to have two table lamps or a vase and a lamp.
Jali by Ligne Roset, design Marie C Dorner, €277.53 – ligne-roset.com
7 – GOLD & SILVER
The Drops tablecloth by Society Limonta is perfect for giving a chic touch to the Christmas table. It is made of abaca finely decorated by hand with vivid gold and silver drops, dropped with the dripping technique, used by many famous artists. The irregular and random drops dress each tablecloth in a different way, creating always unique mise en place. Available in two sizes: 180×260 and 180×350 cm.
Drops by Society Limonta, from €490 – societylimonta.com
8 – RETRO CHIC
Seductive retro allure for Aurora by Italamp, which plays with the perfect balance of light and shadow, alluding to the rising of the sun. Made of metal in various colors (antique white, alba yellow, baby blue, baby pink and cappuccino), it has an internal white glass diffuser. Available in many versions: table, floor, ceiling, suspension and wall.
Aurora by Italamp, design Virginia Cei, the table lamp €1,330; floor model €1,745 – italamp.com
9 – A WARM HUG
A timeless gift? The plaid in pure extrafine virgin wool. Like Malmö by Lanerossi, which plays with a geometric design in 5 color variations, embellished with the elegant blanket stitch profile.
Malmö by Lanerossi, €329 – lanerossi.com
10 – COUPLE GIFT
A hymn to the Marche tradition of weaving: Simbiosi by Bottega Intreccio is a pair of single-flower vases in hand-woven wicker, joined by a silk thread that metaphorically recalls the bond between craftsmanship and creation, parents and children or between two people who love eachother.
Symbiosis by Bottega Intreccio, design Alessia Clemente, €710 – bottegaintreccio.it
11 – CUDDLES FOR CONNOSISERS
From the perfect cup of tea to the pampering of a hot chocolate: the Wolf Gourmet kettle by Frigo2000, equipped with a digital control panel, ensures we can enjoy many relaxing breaks. In addition to manual temperature control (35°-100°C), it offers preset and differentiated temperatures for green tea, white tea, Oolong tea and black tea. The double thermal stainless steel wall, however, keeps the walls cold, maintaining the perfect internal temperature.
Wolf Gourmet by Frigo2000, €305 – fridge2000.it
12 – EFFECTIVE GRAPHICS
A metal ring that balances a luminous frosted glass sphere on top of a cylindrical tube: Bubble by Riflessi is a graphic game with a refined modern style. For those looking for a lamp that can give character to the room, even when it is turned off.
Bubble by Riflessi, 25x25h cm, €317 – reflex.it
13 – ANTI-FLU
Goodbye bacteria, viruses, pollen and fine dust in the home. Thanks to the patented Streamer technology, the Daikin MC55W air purifier decomposes organic substances, regenerates the filters and keeps the air in the environment always clean. Eliminating, even, over 99.98% of the coronavirus in 2.5 minutes.
MC55W by Daikin, €279 euros on promotion until December 18th, then €329 – daikin.it
On the cover, photo Kari Shea.
