The Best Unique Gifts That Satisfy in the Most Specific Way
Presents so niche that they’ll never be regifted.
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Stop everything you're doing and direct your attention toward the following home goods that we’ve gleefully corralled into an appropriately off-kilter pile. Yes, we're talking the best unique gifts. As in the kind that elicit responses like, "What the...wait—that's actually really cool," as well as giddy claims of, "They'll never guess what I bought them!" Anyone receiving these unconventional items will be happy to know that each pick reflects a very distinct point of view.
From a shockingly realistic bread-shaped candle to a phone-sanitizing device, browse these remarkably niche gifts that may very well bring conversation (and satisfaction) for several holiday seasons to come.
Avoid this candle when the hunger pangs hit because it looks real enough to eat.
A realistic baguette-shaped candle to elevate your next dinner. Warning: It might look realistic, but burn it, don't eat it! Made in Italy. 11.8" x 2.4".
On the other side of those googly eyes is a candle filled with woody, fruity notes.
COLOUR: Black. COMPOSITION: Glass. PLACE OF ORIGIN: UK. Key notes: blackcurrant leaves, green mandarin and juniper. Burn time: 30-40 hours approx. Weight: 628g.
A mug bearing an artist's mantra to live (and continue living) by.
MoMA Exclusive: This boldly colored ceramic mug is printed with a quote from an artist whose work is represented in MoMA’s collection. The Artist Quote Ceramic Mug measures 4h x 3.25w x 4.75"d and holds 12oz. Hand wash recommended.
Whip up a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade with minimal effort.
Indulge in the exquisite taste of fresh citrus juice with our small Artisan Citrus Juicer, expertly handcrafted from 100% recycled aluminum. Perfect for juicing small citrus fruits like limes, lemons, and tangerines, this compact yet durable juicer is a must-have for any home chef or bartender.
For keeping the Malbec stylishly concealed and chilled.
Don't carry your wine by hand any longer, and stop using grocery bags. Bring your wine to your next paint night in our new lovely Malbec wine tote. Steamed handwoven willow and canvas wine bottle basket. Fully insulated. 5.25" x 5.25" x 13".
Work the garden, don't let it work you.
Herb harvesting scissors and herb stripper - all in one! This versatile pocket-sized implement will be your go-to, from harvesting in the patio herb garden to kitchen prep. Trim your herbs with the sharp scissor side and then clear and strip greens--from rosemary to cilantro to kale.
Pack this Jurassic era-inspired gadget with loose tea leaves then plop it into a glass for an infusion of flavor and fun.
Par-tea' with Nessie - Get the 'par-tea' started with Baby Nessie, the one-of-a-kind dinosaur tea infuser for loose tea leaves. Made by the Design Awarded OTOTO Studio, this cute tea infuser spoon brings the wondrous flavors out of loose leaf teas.
Take a mental vacation with the help of a pickleball paddle fashioned after the landscape of Cabo San Lucas.
Welcome to Cabo, a golden desert surrounded by the blue waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. The peninsula is known for its tranquility on one side and endless partying on the other. This paddle represents all aspects of why Cabo is so incredible.
To the untrained eye, this tray might resemble a metal potato chip, but we immediately clocked it as one of Muuto's catchy creations.
Made of stainless steel, the Wave Tray brings a refined elegance to an everyday material. Its organic wavy shape creates interesting shadows as light conditions change, while also helping to inspire creative arrangements of the objects it holds.
Make any Diptyque enthusiast swoon over this month-long supply of sophisticated scents.
Set of twenty-five assorted self-care products. Sapin Candle, 35 g. Hand-poured scented paraffin wax candle. Features notes of pine, resin, and cedar. Coton Candle, 35 g. Hand-poured scented paraffin wax candle. Features powdery notes of musk and tonka bean. Délice Candle, 35 g. Hand-poured scented...
We are not not crushing on this inconspicuous, sexy ash tray.
3-piece design. Features a real walnut wood storage tray. Concrete ash tray. Walnut lid. Compatible with Helix, Air, Carbon, & other accessories (sold separately). Exterior Dimensions: 5.9" L x 5.9" W x 2.7" H. Weight: 66.6 oz.
The furthest from your average (boring) lil teapot.
The Oiva teapot is made of white stoneware, and it features the golden Tiiliskivi pattern printed with metal pigment. The teapot has a ceramic strainer and a wooden handle and peg on the lid. Because of the metal and wooden details, we recommend washing the teapot by hand.
Now there's nothing standing between you and a plate of homemade mushroom ravioli.
Transform your kitchen into a trattoria by making your own ravioli.
This Simplehuman device obliterates the icky germs that are maybe (definitely) clinging to your phone.
The average person touches their phone 2,617 times per day, transferring germs to it with each touch. Our cleanstation uses our omni-lux™ chamber to sanitize the entire surface of your phone, killing 99.9% of germs in just 30 seconds – fast enough to use while washing your hands.
You can tell a lot about a person by their tastes in lamps, and this shining blue beacon says whoever owns it has no use for subtle, run-of-the mill designs.
A light in shining armor. Offering fabulous sheen, 70's style and super vivid color, Cindy is a classic table lamp given a material revamp. Its conical shade and teardrop base is available in a range of matte metallic tones, so you can customize to suit your space.
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