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2015 Gift Guide: Under $100

If you’re looking for a gift for someone and you want to spend just a little bit more, there’s a whole new ballpark of ideas when you open the price range up to $100. Below you’ll find a variety of gifts that are not only useful, they’re beautifully designed making them that much more special when the recipient opens them up.

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Bookniture – Leather Black Edition \\\ $80
Bookniture cleverly hides furniture within a book – it can be a stool, a table, or anything you want it to be – the choice is yours.

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Mouse Pad Pro + Ruler by thisisground \\\ $100
Made of Italian, double sided leather, this dual purpose mouse pad has a 12-inch ruler and a hidden paper slot built in.

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Twemco Alarm Flip Clock \\\ $85
This retro-inspired clock quietly flips time as the minutes pass with its precision German mechanism.

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Birdhouse Bookshelf by Thing Industries \\\ £60
A simple, house-shaped, wall-mounted bookshelf that doubles as a bedside table making it perfect for apartment dwellers.

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180° Necklace from Designlump \\\ $62
A sculptural necklace that beautifully suspends a copper bar with a cord that passes through it four times.

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Underwater Landscape Fish Bowl by aruliden \\\ $97
This award-winning, hand-blown glass fishbowl uses light and shadow to create a stunning home for your pet fish.

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Lonsdale Duffle by Herschel Supply Co \\\ $90
A classic duffle bag in a charcoal and navy crosshatch fabric making it a universally appealing gift.

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Boxcar Walnut and Orange Planter by Revolution Design House \\\ $70
A trio of geometric planters to hold single succulents in your window sill or as a centerpiece.

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Orientalist Scented Candle by Tom Dixon \\\ $80
Set within a brass vessel, this candle evokes memories of rose petals, cinnamon sticks, and musky smells of the Chinese herbal market.

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Above Home Floor Mats by Hlynur Atlason for Umbra Shift \\\ $90
A traditional floor mat gets a modern spin with patterns that reflect backyards and swimming pools.

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Radio Controlled Wall Clock by Braun \\\ $80
Available in three colors, this clock is a simple design with an easy to read clock face that sets its time via radio control.

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Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker by Michele De Lucchi for Alessi \\\ $80
The Pulcina not only looks like a piece of art, it makes delicious espresso in such a way that it makes it taste even better.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.