Once again, the beloved – or hated – tradition of Christmas gift-giving can take place as usual. Some people still like to find inspiration in the microcosm of the home when choosing the perfect gift. Between the great classics and some more recent design objects, we offer a list of 15 timeless designs by great designers, from Gio Ponti’s Labirinto centrepiece to the new eco-friendly version of Anna Castelli Ferrieri’s Componibili.
All for under 200 euros.
15 design gifts under 200 euros for interior enthusiasts
Here’s our list of great classics and more recent creations to celebrate the end of the year with 15 great gifts for the home. A celebration of the small joys of living through useful, beautiful, and ironic design objects.
Arts Editions, Enzo Mari, Danese
The work of this great master of Italian design, who died a few years ago, also rests in his graphic works, such as Danese's collection of silkscreen prints.
La Pantera, 178€
Bell chair, Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Among the few new products of 2020, the Bell Chair is a 100% recyclable chair made of recycled polypropylene, which was retrieved from the waste accumulated by Magis furniture production. It shows the great taste for the structural form that distinguishes the work of its author, Konstantin Grcic. Moreover, the price is unbeatable.
77€
Caravaggio P0, Cecilie Manz, Fritz Hansen
Here is a pendant lamp that turned the bell shape into a great classic, relaunching the appeal of the New Nordic style, which is still pretty much in vogue.
172€ (diameter 110 mm)
Plissé, Michele De Lucchi, Alessi
Plissé represents the electric kettle’s redemption from banality. This everyday object is characterized by a charming pleating that ennobles its lines and presence.
89€
Erba, Giulio Iacchetti, Interno Italiano
The desire for more greenery was one of the recurring elements of this past year spent inside our homes. To cultivate it, the vase as well as the plant has once again become the protagonist – in the case of Giulio Iacchetti's Erba, the vase goes beyond the anonymous and all too canonical form of the terracotta vase.
132€
Elmetto, Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
An evergreen design. Imetto, a great classic among the table lamps, stands out for its simple but never boring shape, which thanks to the large adjustable reflector enhances the graphic character of its silhouette.
188€
Componibile bio (bioplastic material), Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
The new version of Anna Castelli Ferrieri's timeless Componibile is made with bioplastic materials retrieved from agricultural industry waste that was not destined for the food chain. It’s theoretically compostable, but we are convinced that its durability will prevent us from ever getting rid of it.
187€
Panton junior, Verner Panton, Vitra, 1959/60
This chair characterized by fluid shapes, as well as the first cantilevered seat produced in a single mould, is also available in a children’s version. A perfect gift for the lucky little ones, who can get familiar with the great design classics and the language of beautiful things.
180€
Bottoms Up Doorbell, Peter van der Jagt, Droog Design
A fun gift that, in addition to being a new classic of Droog Design's production, will surely delight those who are fed up with the omnipresence of technology and want to rediscover the pleasure of things that do not hesitate to show their operating mechanisms.
149,50€
DLM coffee table, Thomas Bentzen, Hay
Perhaps the name of this practical and minimalist table is a subliminal message? DLM is the acronym of Don't Leave Me, a name that recalls the possibility of moving the table using the comfortable handle, a bit like Franco Albini's Cicognino table had taught us. A practical object for today's home to be put next to the sofa, the place that more than any others during this year has become the protagonist of the new domestic life.
159€
Savoy Vase, Alvaar Aalto, Iittala, 1932
It has never gone out of fashion – like many of Alto's creations, the timeless shape of this vase combines grace and essentiality, and is perfect for any age thanks to its ability to integrate into any decor.
160€
Labirinto centrepiece, Gio Ponti, Ginori 1735
Ponti's work has never been so under the spotlight as during this year, whether we are talking about architecture or all the collaborations that have made the history of great Italian manufacturers – such as the one with Ginori 1735, for example, who uses his famous labyrinth pattern in a table service. A perfect gift for the lovers of “classical inspirations”, as Ponti used to say.
115€
Cronotime, Pio Manzu, Alessi
Perhaps not everyone knows that Cronotime was conceived as a corporate gift for Fiat employers. In the same spirit, we recommend Cronotime to all those who are tired of watching the passing of time on a screen, and wish to rely again on the hands of a watch to tell the time.
53€
Monkey Lamp, Seletti
If you share the mantra “(R)Evolution is the Only Solution” launched by Seletti, the pop icon of the unruly monkey-lamp is perfect for you.
207€
Spremiagrumi, Philippe Starck, Alessi
It is perhaps the most "design" object in the history of design. It is generally either appreciated or hated, because its iconic form is at the expense of the performance of the object, thus transformed into a symbol or, better still, into a status-symbol. Whether you are an admirer or a detractor, it doesn't matter – it’s an ironic gift that turns the recipient into an educated admirer of this emblematic case of global design.
75€
Arts Editions, Enzo Mari, Danese
The work of this great master of Italian design, who died a few years ago, also rests in his graphic works, such as Danese's collection of silkscreen prints.
La Pantera, 178€
Bell chair, Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Among the few new products of 2020, the Bell Chair is a 100% recyclable chair made of recycled polypropylene, which was retrieved from the waste accumulated by Magis furniture production. It shows the great taste for the structural form that distinguishes the work of its author, Konstantin Grcic. Moreover, the price is unbeatable.
77€
Caravaggio P0, Cecilie Manz, Fritz Hansen
Here is a pendant lamp that turned the bell shape into a great classic, relaunching the appeal of the New Nordic style, which is still pretty much in vogue.
172€ (diameter 110 mm)
Plissé, Michele De Lucchi, Alessi
Plissé represents the electric kettle’s redemption from banality. This everyday object is characterized by a charming pleating that ennobles its lines and presence.
89€
Erba, Giulio Iacchetti, Interno Italiano
The desire for more greenery was one of the recurring elements of this past year spent inside our homes. To cultivate it, the vase as well as the plant has once again become the protagonist – in the case of Giulio Iacchetti's Erba, the vase goes beyond the anonymous and all too canonical form of the terracotta vase.
132€
Elmetto, Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
An evergreen design. Imetto, a great classic among the table lamps, stands out for its simple but never boring shape, which thanks to the large adjustable reflector enhances the graphic character of its silhouette.
188€
Componibile bio (bioplastic material), Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
The new version of Anna Castelli Ferrieri's timeless Componibile is made with bioplastic materials retrieved from agricultural industry waste that was not destined for the food chain. It’s theoretically compostable, but we are convinced that its durability will prevent us from ever getting rid of it.
187€
Panton junior, Verner Panton, Vitra, 1959/60
This chair characterized by fluid shapes, as well as the first cantilevered seat produced in a single mould, is also available in a children’s version. A perfect gift for the lucky little ones, who can get familiar with the great design classics and the language of beautiful things.
180€
Bottoms Up Doorbell, Peter van der Jagt, Droog Design
A fun gift that, in addition to being a new classic of Droog Design's production, will surely delight those who are fed up with the omnipresence of technology and want to rediscover the pleasure of things that do not hesitate to show their operating mechanisms.
149,50€
DLM coffee table, Thomas Bentzen, Hay
Perhaps the name of this practical and minimalist table is a subliminal message? DLM is the acronym of Don't Leave Me, a name that recalls the possibility of moving the table using the comfortable handle, a bit like Franco Albini's Cicognino table had taught us. A practical object for today's home to be put next to the sofa, the place that more than any others during this year has become the protagonist of the new domestic life.
159€
Savoy Vase, Alvaar Aalto, Iittala, 1932
It has never gone out of fashion – like many of Alto's creations, the timeless shape of this vase combines grace and essentiality, and is perfect for any age thanks to its ability to integrate into any decor.
160€
Labirinto centrepiece, Gio Ponti, Ginori 1735
Ponti's work has never been so under the spotlight as during this year, whether we are talking about architecture or all the collaborations that have made the history of great Italian manufacturers – such as the one with Ginori 1735, for example, who uses his famous labyrinth pattern in a table service. A perfect gift for the lovers of “classical inspirations”, as Ponti used to say.
115€
Cronotime, Pio Manzu, Alessi
Perhaps not everyone knows that Cronotime was conceived as a corporate gift for Fiat employers. In the same spirit, we recommend Cronotime to all those who are tired of watching the passing of time on a screen, and wish to rely again on the hands of a watch to tell the time.
53€
Monkey Lamp, Seletti
If you share the mantra “(R)Evolution is the Only Solution” launched by Seletti, the pop icon of the unruly monkey-lamp is perfect for you.
207€
Spremiagrumi, Philippe Starck, Alessi
It is perhaps the most "design" object in the history of design. It is generally either appreciated or hated, because its iconic form is at the expense of the performance of the object, thus transformed into a symbol or, better still, into a status-symbol. Whether you are an admirer or a detractor, it doesn't matter – it’s an ironic gift that turns the recipient into an educated admirer of this emblematic case of global design.
75€
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