December 11, 2024

Our Favorite Holiday Gifts

Nothing compares to a thoughtful gift. That’s why we’ve put a lot of thought behind our favorite timeless and beautiful holiday gift ideas for this year. From striking sculptural objects to functional glassware and tableware, get ready to inspire joy this holiday season with presents that bring both elegance and meaning to the daily rituals of life.

Spring Copenhagen Wooden Christmas Figurines

Solid wood figurines are a classic element of Scandinavian design history, and we especially love Spring Copenhagen’s adorably festive figurines for a holiday gift. The Danish design company is known and celebrated for their array of classic wooden toys.

We love how each figurine can be displayed on its own, or together with other Spring Copenhagen figurines for an adorably festive vignette.

Choose from one of these festive figurines, which typically ship within 1-3 business days from our local warehouse:

Purchase Wooden Christmas figurines here.

Transparent Speakers

For the audiophile, Transparent Speakers are an ideal option. Named after the essence of the speakers themselves, designed with transparent glass to seamlessly blend into any space, Transparent’s audio speakers are modular and timeless, allowing for repairs and upgrades over the years as technology evolves.

The classic speaker comes in two sizes in a black or white metal finish. Pictured above is the smaller size, ideal for kitchen countertops or sideboards. We also love Transparent’s Light Speaker, which is both a portable lamp and bluetooth speaker.

Purchase the Transparent speakers here.

WOUD Monolith Incense Holder

Made from a rectangular block of solid marble, the Monolith Incense Holder makes a lovely gift for those who enjoy relaxation and reflection.

Designer Oleg Pugachev followed the HIDN approach, a responsible and considered take on minimalist design where materials and processes are optimized in the early design stages to reduce waste and enhance functionality.

The cylindrical holder is cut out of the block, leaving a hollow center to place the piece vertically to hold incense sticks at the perfect angle. The cylinder features 3 holes of different sizes to accommodate different types of incense sticks.

Monolith is ideal for small side tables and windowsills in bathrooms, bedrooms, or anywhere an element of relaxation is needed.

Purchase the Monolith Incense Holder here.

STOFF Nagel Modular Candleholders

The iconic STOFF Nagel candle holder is a Danish design classic that consists of several elements that can be stacked and arranged in endless ways to create unique and modular sculptures.

Beyond the classic taper candleholder, the STOFF Nagel collection includes modular vases, bowls, and stands. Use the elements to create a centerpiece on the dining table, a striking element on a coffee table or shelf, or even mount it on the wall for a functional wall sculpture.

This gift is perfect for someone who values having the artistic freedom to rearrange design elements whenever the mood strikes.

The set of 3 candleholders is the perfect starting point! Purchase the STOFF Nagel candleholders here.

ferm LIVING Ripple Glassware

Ferm Living’s Ripple glassware series is one of the most popular designs we sell, and for a good reason. The well-loved favorite features a distinct ripple design that is handmade with love at a family-run factory in the Shanxi Province of China, the first factory of its kind to make glassware in this way.

(If you’re curious about the Ripple glassware design process, we dive into it in this blog post.)

Ripple glassware comes in a smoked grey, clear glass, or frosted glass finish, which can be paired together or mixed and matched. While gifting the full glassware series would be absolutely lovely, each piece can stand on its own, too.

We recommend gifting the Ripple Carafe Set for an aesthetically pleasing hydration solution on a bedside table, the Classic Ripple Glass Set for everyday drinks, or the Ripple Wine Carafe for the wine lovers in your life. Truthfully, you can’t go wrong with any piece from the collection!

Explore the full Ripple Glassware collection here.

New Works Pleat Pitcher

Cast in a polished stainless steel, the Pleat Pitcher from New Works is where sculpture meets everyday functionality. With its striking silhouette that reflects its surroundings, this unique pitcher design adds dimension and tactility to a tabletop when in use, and looks gorgeous on a shelf or sideboard when not in use.

Whether used for serving drinks, displaying flowers, or simply enjoying as a standalone sculptural object, this pitcher is a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate functional design.

Purchase the Pleat Pitcher here.

Pidät Bird Silo

Made from 100% recycled plastic, this beautifully unique bird feeder is perfect for the modern yard. Helsinki-based birdwatchers Mika and Julie Tolvanen designed the Bird Silo after years of testing prototypes and studying the eating habits of birds seen through their dining room window.

“We wanted to design a functional sculpture,” explains the creators. “We also thought Bird Silo should be a bird feeder whose impact on nature is just feeding the birds.”

Easy to use and aesthetically pleasing, the Bird Silo is the perfect gift for those who appreciate observing nature from the comfort of their own homes.

Purchase the Pidät Bird Silo here.

Hasami Porcelain Tableware

Hasami Porcelain fuses traditional Japanese porcelain production processes with modern tableware design. Each item is handmade in the village of Hasami, one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. The unique mix of clay and porcelain results in an irresistible feel that makes Hasami Porcelain such a coveted brand.

Our collection of Hasami Porcelain comes in three signature earthy tones: Natural, Gray, and Black. Hasami Porcelain mugs are perfect for the warm drink lover, while the bowls and plates come in a variety of sizes ideal for everyday use.

Purchase Hasami Porcelain tableware here.

Kristina Dam Studio Wooden Spheres

This sculptural storage object is one of Kristina Dam’s most popular designs, and for good reason. Made with solid oak, the design is made of two turned wooden bowls that form a perfect circle when combined. We love the bowls can be separated and used as a trinket tray, or combined for hidden storage.

With three distinct sizes in a natural oak or black painted oak finish, the Wooden Spheres are the perfect for storing jewelry or other treasured trinkets.

Purchase the Wooden Spheres here.

LOUISE ROE Balloon Vase 02

With its soft curves and gentle figure, the Balloon Vase series catches the eye from afar and is rich in details when viewed up close. The series, crafted in mouth-blown glass or a lovely ceramic stoneware, features a design inspired by the curves of balloons, coming in several colors and finishes that align with the entire LOUISE ROE series of sculptural vases.

While all finishes are beautiful, we especially appreciate the Ballon Vase 02 in Olive-toned Glass, pictured above.

Purchase the Balloon Vase 02 in Glass here.
Purchase the Balloon Vase 02 in Ceramic here.

LOUISE ROE Jewel Vases

The Jewel Vase Series visually resembles a gem, inviting us to value whatever is most precious in our lives.

This sculptural vase series comes in three sizes––Giant, Medium, and Small––and eight colors including opal white, amber, blue, olive, and rose.

Due to the skillful glass-blowing process, each vase is a uniquely sculptural piece that elevates any setting, with or without displaying flowers or greenery. We especially love the Giant Jewel Vase in Opal White.

Purchase the Jewel Vases here.

For more holiday gift ideas, explore our Quickship collection.

Batten Home carefully curates Scandinavian furniture designs and minimalist decor objects for the modern home. We are inspired by the Scandinavian aesthetic and Danish design philosophies with a new modern design feel we like to call new Nordic design.

Have any questions for us? We’re family-owned and independently operated, and we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at hello@battenhome.co.