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10 truly design-oriented Christmas gifts

Lights, music, decorations, decorated tables, and above all, design: 10 ideas for Christmas gifts according to IFDM

Gucci and VENINI celebrate the excellence of Italian craftsmanship with a limited collection of Christmas decorations, crafted from Murano blown glass. These pieces, packaged in elegant two-piece sets, are available in a limited edition of 500 sets worldwide. Enhanced with Gucci’s distinctive details, such as the GG logo and Web ribbon, these ornaments pay tribute to Italian cultural heritage.

Phos by Paola C, design Anna Maria Conticelli – photo © Sara Magni

Phos by Anna Maria Conticelli for Paola C is a candle holder for both outdoor and indoor use, made from transparent borosilicate glass, mouth-blown and available in three sizes. The porcelain base comes in two colors: white and plum.

Mystic Fleece, Cashfur Cloud e Smoky Tweed by Loro Piana

Loro Piana presents the new scented candles Mystic Fleece, Cashfur Cloud, and Smoky Tweed. Entirely crafted from natural materials, each candle features a pure cotton wick that ensures a clean burn, producing only vapor. Housed in elegant wooden containers, each candle is sculpted to resemble a bale of fiber, honoring Loro Piana’s textile tradition.

Gaia by Ethimo, design Marc Sadler

Whisper by iGuzzini – photo © Paolo Carlini

Gaia is a rechargeable battery lamp designed by Marc Sadler for Ethimo. The base and support are made of natural teak, while the lampshade is constructed from fabric (Rubelli outdoor collection). The light body, integrated into the polycarbonate diffuser, is magnetized, allowing it to be easily attached to various lampshades available in many color shades. Whisper by iGuzzini is a cordless rechargeable table lamp with an essential shape, built on slender proportions, featuring a touch switch/dimmer function integrated into the top of the lampshade. The only decorative element is the ring at the base of the lampshade, available in three color versions. The lamp’s body is mainly made of recycled aluminum, the eco-friendly material par excellence.

Tesori by Ginori 1735

For the Holiday Season 2024, Ginori 1735 presents the Tesori luxury giftware collection, consisting of twelve gifts from the Oriente Italiano collection, introduced in new formats and gift packaging. Among the novelties are the tulip vase and the rectangular jewelry box.

Beosound A5 Cranberry Red Atelier Edition by Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen introduces the Beosound A5 Cranberry Red Atelier Edition, a portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth home speaker, crafted in a deep burgundy shade achieved through an oxidation process that gives the aluminum surfaces an elegant enamel finish and durability. It offers crystal-clear 360-degree sound, immersing listeners in their favorite music.

MARIMO by Giorgetti, design Roberto Cambi

MARIMO, whose spherical shape is inspired by the Japanese ball algae, is a collection of glazed ceramic vases designed by Roberto Cambi for Giorgetti, with openings on the sides for plants or flowers. For Christmas, the collection is enriched with two new color variants inspired by floral motifs: yellow/ochre and amaranth/violet.

Tonella by Sancal, design Studio Note

The new Tonella by the Swedish studio Note for Sancal is very compact, designed to fit in the smallest of corners. Despite its small size, it is extremely versatile, comfortable, and sturdy. The seat, backrest, and Maria Antonietta-style armrests are made of molded polyurethane foam. The inner area can be upholstered in fabric or leather, and the outer area is quilted.

Zig Zag by Cassina, design Gerrit T. Rietveld

The Zig Zag chair by Gerrit T. Rietveld for Cassina is one of the first examples of a cantilevered solid wood seat, formed by four planes in a rhythmic sequence that come together in apparent instability. The dovetail interlocking of the structure highlights Cassina’s woodworking expertise.

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