Gift Guide
Drink’Tray
For a gift that’s sure to delight even the most discerning recipient, look no further than ‘Drink’Tray’ by designer Martino D’Esposito. Born of a desire to poeticise everyday domestic objects, the French-made drinks tray all but melds into your hand with its in-built grooves for each finger and thumb and is a fun and quirky way to entertain this silly season. Cheers to that!
Available in black, forest green, terra cotta and white.
Asata Candle Holders
Add some sparkle to your home with the Asata stackable candle holders by designers Obvision. The set of five brass bases in satin finish can be playfully arranged on top of one another to resemble the tree that unmistakably epitomises the season. Alternatively, they can be placed lengthways or in a circle formation for the perfect dining table centrepiece - the options are endless! Whichever way you choose to display them, they’re sure to bring joy not just at Christmas time, but year-round.
Pan Pan Rabbit x Tore Bookend
Pan Pan is a selection of delightful decorative rabbits by Barbara Kühne in moulded resin. Large size in matt lacquered finish and choice of two neutral colours. The ‘mini’ size finished in a gloss lacquer promises to add personality and quirk to your home, whether arranged singularly, separately, in pairs, or in a fluffle of assorted colours including black, white, cream, red, pastel turquoise and pale pink!
Designer Guillaume Bloget brings the Tore bookend which could equally do duty as a doorstop, with its weighty structure and excellent grip, not to mention a standalone sculpture with its soft curves and intriguing form. Carved from polished white marble sourced from Rajasthan, India, each bookend (sold separately) is an elegant addition to any bookshelf, coffee table or reading nook.
Verone Vase
The Verone mouth-blown glass vase references the Italian city and Unesco World Heritage Site, Verona, home to the region’s richest collection of Roman remains. A treasure in and of itself, the vase’s marbled colours and patterns are obtained by the fusion of four different colours, and gives the impression that it is cut from stone. Each vessel is made from recycled glassware and has a frosted, matt finish on both its interior and exterior.
Available in dark green or light grey.
Pik Clock
Clock watching is not supposed to be enjoyable, but you’ll be hard pressed to keep your eyes off Pik, made in Spain by Nomon. The design, by José Maria Reina, demonstrates just how immoderation and lightness, elegance and functionality can work together perfectly. The battery-powered wall clock is available in a clear varnished polished brass face with natural walnut hands (as pictured) or a chrome face and black-lacquered walnut hands.
Sperl Mirror
Designer Lee West wanted his creation to be as timeless as its namesake Viennese café, which dates back to 1880. The Sperl mirror is unique in both form and function, with its reflective face delicately hemmed with a brass-lacquered steel structure and suspended by a natural leather strap hung upon a brass-lacquered steel hook. Its rare design coupled with outstanding craftsmanship is bound to stand the test of time.
Temoto Desk Pad
Elevate your office environment with the Temoto desk pad, made in Lyon by French luxury leather craftsmen Le Feuillet. The full-grain calfskin is vegetable tanned at the Degermann tannery in Alsace. Whether working from home, the office, or anywhere in between, the portable pad is complete with a microfibre suede backing and a convenient space to conceal charging cables; every exacting detail ensures you perform at work peak.
Assouline Coffee Table Books
Visually rich stories and compelling narratives are presented in beautifully bound books that more accurately resemble works of art, transforming any bookcase into a sumptuous gallery. Assouline, the renowned family-run luxury brand, presents an extensive body of work with collections which pay homage to the art of bookmaking using traditional hand-bound techniques. Titles cover a range of topics including jewellery, fashion, fine art, design & architecture, food & drink, luxury brands, exotic adventures, glamorous destinations and fascinating characters.
