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2018 Gift Guide: For the Person Who Has Everything

We all have one (or more) of those friends… you know the one… the one who literally owns everything making them almost impossible to buy gifts for. That said, it’s not impossible, just a little more challenging. In hopes of helping you out, we searched for 10 gift ideas for the person who has everything.

Eames Radio by Charles & Ray Eames from Vitra \\\ $999
Definitely a splurge but well worth the money for any design lover or fan of the Eames’.

ORB Bowls by Finell \\\ From $100
Available in three sizes, these minimalist bowls are a modern and elegant twist on the traditional serving bowl with hand blown glass orbs that rotate into various angles for serving. The stands are sold separately and come in brass or stainless steel.

HK Wall Clock by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen \\\ $345
This 1978 clock looks just as modern today as it did when it originally came out. It comes in three colorways, each simple and sleek, but we’re crushing on this unexpected blue color.

Concrete Black + White Vase via Concrete Love \\\ $220
A vase is always a useful gift for those times when someone gets flowers. This concrete vessel features a black and white design that’s a fun alternative to the typical glass vase.

Mon Oncle V2 Barbecue by Mermelada Estudio for RS Barcelona \\\ $400
For the outdoor lover or someone that likes to grill on the go, this handy, lightweight portable grill gives nod to retro design with its old-school briefcase style.

Chen Chen and Kai Williams Desk Pen for Shinola \\\ $170
Everyone needs a pen and this one is like a modern take on the classic bank pen. The pen comprises a brass body with a weighted stainless steel grip for comfortable writing. When not in use, it can rest in its handy brass base.

Earth Puzzle by Nervous System \\\ $120
If you know a puzzle lover, Nervous System’s laser-cut plywood puzzles provide the perfect challenge as there are no edges and it has no fixed shape. It means you can create your own map with its 441 pieces, which includes 16 fun animal shapes.

Nap Pillow by Casper \\\ $35
Perhaps not something you’d think about giving someone but what better gift is there than a nap?! It’s perfect to take on trips or for a quick 5 minute rest at a desk, either way, this comfy pillow will have someone’s head thanking you.

Luxury Designer Fire Extinguisher “Brass” by Safe-T \\\ $199
Another gift you might not think to give someone but safety first! It’s something every home and office should have but they’re generally so unattractive that you want to stow them away from sight. This brass finished one can be kept out and displayed making it the perfect kind of gift you give a design-focused someone who might be known to have mishaps in the kitchen.

Punkt Norwegian Lambswool Blanket by Anderssen & Voll for Roros Tweed \\\ $299.95
And lastly, this high-quality blanket comes in four colorways, like this one that features a fresh palette of green tones that make for a cozy gift.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.