Blow the Budget Christmas Gifts
Sometimes the occasion demands you pull out all the stops. Whether it's a milestone celebration, someone impossibly difficult to buy for, or simply a year when you want to give something truly extraordinary – these are the gifts that make memories. Each piece is a genuine investment in Scandinavian design heritage, from iconic glassworks to limited editions that collectors covet. These aren't just presents, they're heirlooms in the making.
Our pick of gifts when budget is no object:
Stelton Original Flower Watering Can
This is the watering can that lives in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection - Peter Holmblad's 1978 design for Stelton. It’s sculptural perfection, with elegant stainless steel curves which are covetable even if you don’t have any plants...
Kosta Boda BV Beans Orange AC-20
Designed for Kosta Boda by Sweden's renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien, BV Beans Orange belongs to a series of beautiful handmade sculptures, and is part of Bertil Vallien's homage to Ingeborg Lundin, herself an internationally celebrated glass artist. A work of art that just happens to be a vase.
Iittala Aalto Vase 160mm Turquoise
Alvar Aalto's 1936 vase is one of the most iconic pieces of Finnish design ever created. This turquoise version has been mouth-blown at Iittala's glassworks - a genuine design classic that's instantly recognisable and eternally beautiful.
Orrefors Midsummer Mini Vases Midnight Blue Pack of 7
Seven exquisite miniature Swedish crystal vases in a rich midnight blue, each a different sculptural form. Display them together as a collection or show them individually throughout your home – either way, they’re beautiful.
Orrefors Squeeze Vase Midnight Blue 50cm
This dramatic 50cm tall midnight blue vase is a showstopper. Lena Bergström’s design is hand-made in crystal at the Orrefors glassworks in Sweden. The unique shape is formed by squeezing the glass in two places by hand immediately after blowing, creating indentations that form a cross shape inside the vase while separating the flowers.
Kosta Boda My Wide Life Gabba Gabba Hey Dark Green
The larger version of Ludvig Löfgren's expressive gorilla sculpture in dark green crystal glass. Contemporary Swedish glass art that's both playful and profound, this substantial piece has real presence – and a lot of admirers.
Pernille Corydon Noa Necklace Gold
This twisted gold-plated chain necklace from Danish designer Pernille Corydon is a classic with a twist. Simple enough to suit everyone, it can either be worn on its own or layered with other necklaces.
Broste Copenhagen Metal Thyra Vase Large Light Mix
This floor-standing metal vase makes a striking statement. The simple, organic shape is brought to life with an enamel coating applied by hand, so each Thyra Vase is original and completely unique. Beautiful filled with fresh or dried flowers or equally impressive on its own.
Lyngby Tura Jug Vase White Porcelain
The Tura jug's geometric curves and pristine white porcelain, marked with precision-perfect ridges, make it both a statement piece and a wonderful interpretation of the timeless Scandinavian design classic.
Iittala Birds By Toikka Glass Mari 2016
Oiva Toikka's glass birds for Iittala are highly collectible Finnish art glass. Each Toikka bird is individually mouth-blown and hand-crafted – no two are exactly alike. It's the kind of piece that gets passed down through generations.
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Kreafunk aMAJOR Bluetooth Speaker Ivory Sand
This aMAJOR Bluetooth speaker delivers outstanding sound in typically understated Danish design. Aesthetically pleasing while also sounding great – we use one ourselves in the shop!
Stelton Brus Carbonator Black Metallic
The stylish way to make sparkling water. Stelton's beautifully engineered carbonator in black metallic stainless steel doubles as a sleek design statement for your kitchen counter.
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