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Gifts Under $100 – Holiday Gifts for the Modern Design Lover

11.19.21 | By
Gifts Under $100 – Holiday Gifts for the Modern Design Lover

Looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for the design lovers on your shopping list? We hand selected the best modern gift ideas – from stationery and tech gadgets to puzzles and home decor – all under $100. Find more gifts under $100 here and check out the rest of our specially curated gift guides in the Design Milk Shop.

June Propagation Station by House Raccoon

June Propagation Station by House Raccoon

The modern design of the June Propagation Station by House Raccoon is sure to be a hit this holiday season. Use it to propagate plants by simply filling it with water and dropping in a cutting of your choice or use it as a vase for dry or fresh floral stems. No matter how your recipient uses it, the Propagation Station makes for an elegant and unique piece of home décor. There’s a variety of colorways to choose from too!

$55
Designer Pipe by Session Goods

Designer Pipe by Session Goods

Session Goods knows how to make modern, effortlessly cool smokeware. Their latest launch, the limited edition Designer Pipe features a modern black colorway and includes a super convenient protective sleeve that allows users to store bowls while on the go without any ash spillage. The sleek, tapered glass shape and thoughtful design make it a perfect holiday gift for the recreational smoker who appreciates good design.

$50
Gravity Sculptural Candles by Extra&ordinary Design

Gravity Sculptural Candles by Extra&ordinary Design

Defined by their delightfully distorted shape, the sculptural candles from Extra&ordinary Design’s gravity series are guaranteed to be loved by the design lovers and candle aficionados on your holiday shopping list. Made with natural soy wax in 3 unique and curvy shapes, the gravity candles are sculptural works of art that’ll spark joy even when unlit (you might even be hesitant to light them!). Gift one of the 3 organic shapes or snag all three for an extra-special someone.

$72.50 – 87.00
Design Milk Notebook, Planner + Slim Pens Set

Design Milk Notebook, Planner + Slim Pens Set

A favorite from our 15th anniversary collection in collaboration with Poketo, this stationery set is a universal holiday gift that anyone on your list will reach for every day. The stylish set features ultra-modern prints in our signature black and white colorway and includes everything your recipient needs to tackle their to-do list: a concept planner, lined notebook, and pens.

$77
Little Puzzle Thing: Smells Puzzle Set by Areaware

Little Puzzle Thing: Smells Puzzle Set by Areaware

The unconventional subject matter of these miniature puzzles by Areaware are sure to elicit laughs — durian, bleu cheese, and fish are just a few of the smelly icons that make this set a fun and memorable holiday gift. Each puzzle can be completed in 20 minutes or less, giving your recipient a welcome break from screen time. You can even split up the set and gift a puzzle to 6 different people on your list! Talk about a bang for your buck.

$90
MI Square Pocket Speaker by Gingko

MI Square Pocket Speaker by Gingko

Don’t let its compact size fool you, the MI Square Pocket Speaker by Gingko delivers on exceptional sound quality (and a sleek aesthetic) no matter where you are. The travel friendly Bluetooth speaker is expertly hand-crafted in walnut, cherry, and bamboo finishes so you don’t have to sacrifice style for sound quality. Outdoorsy types, travelers, and tech lovers alike will be positively psyched to receive the MI speaker as a holiday gift this season.

$85
Monti Aqua by Sempli

Monti Aqua by Sempli

A practical and design-driven holiday gift, these Monti Aqua Glasses by Sempli are perfect for entertaining and everyday use — making them instant staples in your recipient’s kitchen. The minimalist modern design features a unique pyramid base that adds just the right amount of flair so as not to disrupt your recipient’s existing homeware, and they can even be stacked for easy space-saving storage. The 4-piece set makes a great gift for hosts or home cooks too!

$75
Wine Tools Gift Set by Le Creuset

Wine Tools Gift Set by Le Creuset

For the wine connoisseur on your list, you can’t go wrong with this Wine Tools Gift Set by Le Creuset. Le Creuset is beloved for their high-quality cookware and kitchen tools, and this set lives up to the hype as something your recipient will keep in their kitchen for years to come. The Wine Tools come in a giftable box (which means less gift wrapping!) and includes everything they need to open and store their next bottle. This one’s sure to be a winner for hosts, home cooks, and parents alike! And did we mention it’s on sale for 35% off?

$85
Pom Waterproof Vibrator by Dame

Pom Waterproof Vibrator by Dame

Give the gift of good vibrations this season with a Dame Vibrator that’s sure to spread the holiday cheer! This compact vibrator is made of medical grade silicone, features 5 vibrating patterns and intensities — and is completely waterproof — giving your lucky recipient even more ways to enjoy it.

$95
Noir Celestial Black Throw Blanket by Casa Amarosa

Noir Celestial Black Throw Blanket by Casa Amarosa

We love the earthy neutral feel of the Celestial Black Throw Blanket by Casa Amarosa. The natural cotton tone paired with the minimal graphic print makes it a universal accent to anyone’s home regardless of their decor aesthetic. Your recipient will also feel good knowing they’ve received a handmade, ethically sourced holiday gift that supports master artisans!

$99
Design Milk Gift Card

Design Milk Gift Card

Can’t make up your mind? You can’t go wrong with a Design Milk Gift Card. The Design Milk Shop has all the ingredients for the best holiday gifts. Let your recipient peruse our modern finds and pick out a gift they’ll truly love.

$25 - 200

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Alexa is commerce editor at Design Milk. She lives in Miami, Florida with her fiancé Alex and retired greyhound, Phoebe. A longtime art and design enthusiast, Alexa’s first stops in any new city are the art museums. When she’s not writing about her favorite DM shop picks, she might be buried in a book, binging reality tv or adventuring around her city with her partner and pup.