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Christmas 2015: 11 best gifts for home

Give a conversation-starting gift for the home this festive season 

Riya Patel
Wednesday 25 November 2015 15:03 GMT

From cosy wool throws and geometric-patterned cushions to versatile chairs and stand-out lighting, we've found special pieces for spaces big and small.

1. Melin Tregwynt Navy St David's Cross wool throw: £175, Liberty

A modern spin on a traditional Welsh pattern, all wrapped up in luxurious lambswool.

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2. Cosmic Doughnut screen print: £330, Material

Lose yourself in this gorgeously trippy four-colour print by Heretic Studio, a signed edition of 10.

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3. Joules Hare side plate: £8.95, Unique and Unity

A gift that will have pet lovers smiling from ear to ear.

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4. Alessi Mediterraneo fruit holder: £57, Alessi

Coral-like metal fronds make this fruit bowl a work of art.

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5. Muuto Gloria candlestick: £59, Houseology

A suitably modern centrepiece for those who like to keep table decorations minimal.

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6. Stack vase trio: £75, LSA International

Stack them up or arrange side by side. Each glass vase is handmade.

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7. Astrid Chevron green photo frame: £16, Oliver Bonas

Hand polished tiles in fine bone should earn this frame a place on the mantelpiece.

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8. Rubik printed silk cushion: £45, Nitin Goyal

Nitin Goyal’s love of global crafts and fine materials inform the exotic look of his home textiles.

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9. Vetro floor lamp: £139, Made

Like buds on a branch, opal glass bulbs adorn the central stem of this organically-inspired lamp.

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10. Owl & Otter clock: £45, Not On The High Street

Brighton-based Owl & Otter laser-cut their wood products, then sand and finish them by hand.

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11. Midas chair: £125, Rockett St George

Midas has a glamorous touch and is versatile too: use it as a dining, occasional or outdoor chair.

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