It is time to
give
and
give yourself
.
We suggest that this
Christmas you
discard the usual formulas and let the design guide you in the difficult task of surprising.
An even more complicated mission in a few months in which we spent more time than ever locked in our ivory tower.
No one is excluded from our selection of ideas: candles with edible scents, a music table that any vinyl fan will adore, the bike that would be carried by the James Bond of the 21st century or some porcelains that recover the drawings of Le Corbusier.
There are also gifts for all budgets.
1. Transparent and without additives
The mastery that the architect Angelo Mangiarotti exercised over blown glass penetrated the enveloping facades of his buildings to give life to objects as beautiful as the Lari lamp.
Edited by the Danish firm
Karakter
, its mouth is blown in one piece and attached to an aluminum base.
In Naharro.
Price: 857 euros.
2. A Scandinavian smile
Include a bit of the
HAY
universe
in your toiletry bag with the Tann brushes that the Danish brand has designed in collaboration with Jordan.
In Finnish Design Shop.
Price: 3.60 euros.
3. 'La vie en rose'
The cut crystal that was all the rage in the 1970s in the form of decanters and cocktail glasses is back on the table with pieces like the Yida jug from
Kave Home.
It is designed in pink glass with a delicate texture that allows it to be cleaned in the dishwasher.
You can complete the game with the water glasses from the same collection.
Price: 15 euros.
4. The envy of 'coworking'
Giving order is always a precious commodity, but even more so in the era of teleworking and the full enjoyment of our homes.
This
brass
cable tie from
Monograph
will do your bit for the cause (and in style).
In Notable-NoteBook.
Price: 12.67 euros.
5. A pagan rite
This 'animated' chandelier is part of the Secrets of Finland collection, designed by the duo Company for
Artek
in homage to the bonds of friendship that emerged between the Nordic country and Korea in 1919. The expressionist and naive fury of the time is interpreted in a series of pieces made by hand in Portugal, which evoke the animist and pagan traditions of northern Europe.
At Nordic Nest.
Price: 82.51 euros.
6. Pop stories
Bananas, hearts and cute kittens.
This is the universe that Seletti (author of the famous vase in the shape of a flower heart) has designed together with the Dutch team of
Studio Job
this Christmas.
A series of sculptures-neon in resin and glass that will make you debate between the eternal dilemma of giving or giving yourself.
At
Yoox.com
.
Price: from 149 euros.
7. Break the laws of gravity
Max Enrich's
obsession
with experimenting with the shape of an object, but without detracting from its function, has led to pieces as personal as the Aiguafreda series of vases.
Each one is different but they are connected to each other by the borosilicate glass that the designer blows by hand in his workshop in Barcelona.
In Adorno.Design.
Price: 563 euros.
8. Hello, spring!
Made
in soft cotton with pompoms,
this lightweight
Maisons Du Monde
blanket
will make the transition between seasons more bearable.
It can also be used as a tablecloth or as a quilt for a single bed.
Price: 22.45 euros.
9. The beauty of the primitive
The
BoConcept
Pillars series takes
us back to the almost unpolished utensils that were used in prehistoric times.
This fountain made of fiber cement, which has a rough patina in off-white, revives those ancient techniques that gave full prominence to the simplicity of its shape.
Price: 180 euros.
10. The seventies at full volume
Listening to music the old-fashioned way is taken to another level with this music table, which contains everything you need to set up a vinyl session at home.
Designed by
Zara Home
in ash wood, it includes a tiled countertop on which to place a record player and speaker as retro as possible.
On the side it incorporates a jute mesh to leave the vinyls when you are not using them and prevent them from scratching.
Price: 499 euros.
11. For them to do the Indian
Your pet deserves no less.
Made.com's
Terri
Teepee
Bed
is crafted from pine wood and felt, with a comfortable sherpa cushion inside.
The perfect shelter for cats and medium-sized dogs such as pugs or Jack Russells.
Price: 59 euros.
12. Sixteen animals swayed
Last October, the great designer Enzo Mari, a victim of the coronavirus, left us.
What better tribute to his timeless designs than to give away one of the most personal pieces he created for Danese, the first firm with which the Italian designer collaborated, and which still markets many of his creations.
16 animali
is a wooden children's game, in which animals of different formats are assembled, creating a puzzle or a Noah's Ark, a jungle, or a strange group of social gatherings, whatever the imagination decides.
On the Danese website, for 365 euros.
13. Edible odors
The perfume of a house is as personal as your own.
And it deserves a bottle to match.
The delicious aromas that flow through the Stories of Italy candle collection (lemongrass, panettone or sea water, among others) are bottled in a container made with glass flakes on the island of Murano.
Price: 175 euros.
14. A city sports car
The classic James Bond movie adapts to the times with the Storck Fascenario. 3 Aston Martin Edition, the first two-wheel model without a motor from the British car brand together with the prestigious bicycle manufacturer Storck.
As you might imagine, this collector's item (limited to 107 pieces) does not skimp on performance or design, with an aerodynamic model that weighs just 5.9 kg.
It incorporates SRAM wireless gearshift technology that emulates the steering wheel paddles in
Aston Martin
sports cars
.
Price: 18,000 euros.
15. Light signals
The Danes
Raawii
left cubist ceramics for a moment to launch into the world of lighting with their first table lamp.
Signal is inspired by Morse code reflectors with a central dome that generates a smooth play of light in gradient.
Color (of course) is the protagonist.
Its price: from 250 euros.
16. 'Et voilà'
It could belong to your grandmother's trousseau or be a little treasure rescued from a flea market… but no.
This antiqued silver brass cloche - the never-missing
plate covers in a distinguished hotel
room service -
belongs to Gucci's Décor prefall 2020 collection.
It has
Gucci
and
Loved
inscriptions
engraved on the front and back, respectively, and its handle is shaped like a hare's head, a recurring element in the imaginary of its creative director Alessandro Michele.
Price: cpv
17. A cloud-shaped seat
Behind the cozy and sculptural design of this armchair hides the mind of
Victoria Yakusha
, the Ukrainian architect who has revolutionized the world of interior design with her firm
Faina.
Domna Chair is made of foam rubber and hollow fiber for an enveloping effect.
Price: 3,600 euros.
18. 'Op art' readings
The Satt magazine rack by
Sklum
is that type of object that manages to print personality to any corner, no matter how nondescript it may be.
The illusory effect generated by its enamelled steel structure will delight more than one Victor Vasarely fan.
Available in mint green and black colors.
Price: 49.99 euros.
19. At the table with Le Corbusier
The utopian city that the French-Swiss architect built in the 1950s in India is the starting point for Gnr Chandigarh, the unglazed porcelain collection that
Cassina is
launching this winter.
Designed together with the century-old
Ginori 1735
factory
, it
is decorated with the drawings that Le Corbusier sketched on the bas-reliefs of some buildings in the city.
Available on request in the Milia Shop.
Price: from 180 euros.
20 and 21. Author sips
We can't think of a better gift than a good toast to say
ciao
to this fateful 2020. We suggest you do it with two signature bottles.
The first is the legendary liquid that Maison Ruinart has been bottling in its vineyards since 1729. The same old
Brut, Blan de Blancs or Brut Ros
are now presented with
packaging
that is a show of innovation, and in which the firm has been working more than two years.
Second skin
(second skin) is a minimalist packaging, made from natural wood fibers, which adapts to the bottle, protecting it from shocks.
With it,
the house
reduces its carbon footprint by up to 60%.
"By dreaming of this disruptive envelope, Ruinart offers a sustainable alternative to an entire industry and raises awareness", reveals to ICON DESIGN Frédéric Dufour, President of Maison Ruinart.
Price: from 48 euros.
The second takes us to a limited edition of
Larios 12
by fashion designer
Leandro Cano
inspired by the Mediterranean breeze.
The Spanish creator dresses the indigo bottle with a haute couture design in porcelain and crochet, woven by the women of Ventas del Carrizal, the small town in the Sierra de Jaén where Cano was born.
At bodeboca.com.
Price: 50 euros.
22. Out of bad smoke
A home that breathes clean air is synonymous with well-being, but the traditional design of purifiers threatens to disrupt that clear atmosphere.
This changes with
Ikea's
upcoming launch
:
Förnufting, its first air purifier suitable for small rooms.
Its compact and Nordic design (of course) will arrive in Spain in February next year.