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Gifts for the Design Nerd In Your Life
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items Shopping for someone who knows their Eames from their Panton? From iconic design books and collectible miniatures to sculptural lighting and clever home accessories, these finds are for people like me who appreciate great design and notice all the li...
A photo album worth displaying. I love the vintage-inspired look of this rotating design, which makes flipping through my favorite memories feel a bit more special.
Rotating Photo Album
This anniversary edition is a must! It explores Herman Miller's influential history and iconic designs, with plenty of beautiful imagery to pore over.
Herman Miller - A Way of Living, 100th Anniversary Reissue – Design Within Reach
A design icon, just smaller. This miniature version of Eero Aarnio's famous Ball Chair captures all the personality of the original and makes a fun collectible for a bookshelf or desk.
Vitra Miniatures Collection, Aarnio Ball – Design Within Reach
Dive into the work of two of modern design's most influential figures. Filled with iconic furniture, architecture, and archival imagery, this book is one I'd happily leave out on the coffee table.
Eames
A design classic that happens to be portable. Verner Panton's iconic Flowerpot lamp gets a cordless update, and I love the idea of moving this playful little light from a bedside table to an outdoor dining setup.
Flowerpot VP9 Rechargeable LED Table Lamp
Consider this your crash course in the design objects that have stood the test of time. From furniture and lighting to everyday objects, this one's full of inspiration—and likely to give you a very long wish list.
1000 Design Classics
A candle sconce with a sculptural little personality. I love the contrast between its dark, curved metal form and the warm glow of a taper candle.
Moonara Candle Sconce by Sin
A vase that makes a statement even without a single stem in sight. The rich mocha-brown finish and tactile surface give it an almost sculptural quality.
Matte Mocha Brown Handmade Textured Ceramic Lola
Even bathroom essentials deserve a little personality. This sculptural ceramic toothbrush holder turns an everyday necessity into something worth leaving out on the counter.
SIN Ceramic Ood Toothbrush Holder
A little art that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love the graphic blue lines and pops of green in this playful print, especially paired with warm wood tones.
ANIAGRETASTUDIO Green Shoes Art Print
A bit of chrome goes a long way. This sleek, rechargeable lamp has a playful silhouette that I'd love to mix with warmer materials like wood, stone, and textured ceramics.
Chrome Metal Rechargeable LED Table Lamp
I love the combination of the squiggly metal base and pleated shade—it gives this floor lamp a playful silhouette without taking itself too seriously.
Lowen Squiggle Floor Lamp
For when your favorite objects deserve a little more breathing room. I love the minimalist, almost gallery-like look of these floating shelves, which let whatever you're displaying take center stage.
Lager Triple Shelf by Ferm Living
A side table that doubles as a little display moment. The open metal frame gives it a lighter, more sculptural feel, while the magazine rack makes it a handy spot for keeping your favorite reads close by.
George Oliver Metal Modern Square End Table, Retro Record Stand Magazine Rack Side Table. Suitable for Living Room, Bedroom and Study.Silver
I love having this carafe on my bedside table! Not only does the understated shape and subtle rippled texture look good, but I'm also a big water drinker, so it definitely comes in handy.
Ripple Carafe
The aged metallic finish and sculptural shape of this wall-mounted candleholder give it an almost antique feel that would add loads of character and visual interest to any space.
Agape Wall Candle Holder
An Italian design classic that's been earning its place in stylish homes for decades. Designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, the Componibili is a clever storage solution that would look just as good beside a bed as it would in a living room.
Kartell Componibili 3-Element Cabinet Sky Blue
A little sculptural moment for your coffee table. Inspired by Verner Panton's iconic design language, this stainless steel tray has an organic, crumpled-looking form that makes even the simplest tabletop arrangement feel more interesting.
Medium Panton Tray - Georg Jensen
Designed by Annebet Philips for Serax, the Carte Blanche has a wonderfully graphic, almost architectural silhouette that's reminiscent of a line drawing.
Carte Blanche Teapot by Annebet Philips x Serax
Backgammon, but make it chic. This portable set features an Italian leather roll-up board and matching pouch, making it just as suited to a weekend getaway as it is to a coffee table.
Backgammon Set