Special Gifts for Special People

As an interior designer I think that the best family gift is something used by everyone in the house, or something that will help make a home a more comfortable and pleasure to be in. If you are still trying to fugure out what to buy, here below are some suggestions:

Cartoccio Vase by FontanaArte The FontanaArte Cartoccio Vase captures in glass the fluid movement much like that seen in exquisite fabric. The Cartoccio Vase, designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932, is considered a classic, modern design that influenced Italian glass design of the 20th Century. FontanaArte cultivates new ideas in designs for lighting and living while remaining true to traditional values of elegance and creativity.

Centellino - One-dose Wine Blown Glass Decanter - Masini Gioielli, $289


If you like the look of candles but don't like the idea of an open flame, the Candela is a wonderful alternative. These portable lamps provide a warm, ambient glow that won't blow out in the wind, or set the house afire if left unattended. Equally useful on the dinner table or bedside for reading and late-night jaunts. Each Candela lamp stays lit for 5 hours, and takes 16 hours to recharge. Intelligent circuitry makes them turn on automatically when lifted from the charging platter, and start to recharge as soon as they're put back. Plus, the Safe Charge System eliminates exposed electrical contacts. This compact version is ideal for a bedside table, kitchen counter, or bookshelf.
Candela 2 - Vessel Rechargeable Lamps


Stone Stool by Kartell design by Marcel Wanders, 2007 for Kartell. This short stool or small side table has a striking jewel-like faceted interior that reflects light and creates an interesting play of colors. It has an hourglass shape and a flat top surface, designed from a single mold. For indoor or outdoor use. Made of polycarbonate.

Midsummer Pendant Light - White This Midsummer Pendant Light is a creative double layer paper pendant light in tyvek, with a cone-shaped safety protector. This light is tear, temperature and water resistant. Handwashable care. Designed by award-winning designer Tord Boontje. Winner of numerous awards such as the best product design award at the NY International Gift Show (2004), best lighting award at the Stockholm Gift Show (2004), and was also selected for the 100 best design issue of Metropolitan Home magazine (2004).
Illusion Side Table by Essey of Denmark The Essey of Denmark Illusion Side Table adds elements of intrigue and beauty to furniture groupings with its delightful illusion of a hanging table cloth on a round table. The Illusion Side Table was designed by John Brauer and is handmade in Denmark. Ameico, headquartered in Connecticut, hosts original works by contemporary designers, offering an array of well-designed products for modern sensibilities.













Mediterraneo Fruit Holder by Alessi




This exquisite bowl in red painted stainless steel for the 2005 Alessi Fall/Winter Collecton is designed by a jewelry designer- Emma Silvestris - and has captured the fleeting gentle movement of marine plants.













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