THE BEST Gifts

Etsy seller 1Man1Garage’s unique, wooden tabletop lamp was inspired by the ornate and imposing style of gothic churches. It comes as a flat-packed kit with 120 pieces, making it both a puzzle you can build, and a permanent work of art for your home.

Douk Audio’s unique desk clock uses an old-school vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) to produce a cool greenish glow. It shows the current time using analog-style hands, and has an optional second hand. Made from sturdy CNC molded aluminum, and measures 2.87″ x 2.28″ x 0.87″.

Merchoid’s officially-licensed USB lamp is the perfect desk or bedside accessory for fans of The Legend of Zelda. The Seal the Darkness Master Sword Light is about 12″ tall and has a switch incorporated in the Triforce symbol. It can also be powered with three AA batteries.

Drop – formerly Massdrop – collaborated with NuForce to create affordable yet audiophile-quality wireless earphones. The Move are equipped with Knowles full-range armatures, have an IPX5 waterproof rating, and last for 6h per charge. The charging case provides 18h of charging.

The Folio Society presents a fantastic new hardcover edition of Ray Bradbury’s classic, as the denizens of Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show are brought to life through creepy, intricate illustrations by artist Tim McDonagh. A great gift for any fan of dark fantasy.

Loksak’s plastic bags are resealable bags on steroids. Their patented hermetic seal keeps odors in, so your food or other items won’t smell. They’re also airtight and water-resistant, so you can use them to protect sensitive items like documents and gadgets.

Inventery’s aptly named Interchangeable Mechanical Pen and Pencil is a handsome brass body that accepts both Schmidt 9000 EasyFlow M pen and Schmidt DSM 2007 pencil refills. It has a removable clip, a click cap and an eraser cap. It’s available in three finishes.

Zumer Sport makes great gifts for sports fans, offering bags, eyeglass cases, keychains, wallets, coasters, and other items made from the actual materials used to make baseballs, basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, and more. The even make Xmas stockings.

FPlife’s Lockbook is the first notebook to have a built-in biometric fingerprint sensor. Its cover is water-resistant and scratchproof. It also has lots of spaces for passports, sticky notes and cards. Its paper is refillable too. Amazon has it in a few colors, but the black one is in stock here.

These stylish bracelets feature a woven black band, accented with a wrap in shades of orange, blue, green, red, white, or black, and fitted with a sturdy steel clasp. For something a bit more flashy, check out Reynborg’s two-toned Lisbon or Faro styles.

Origin Artwork offers this highly-detailed laser-etched 3D wood model of the Death Star’s famous trench from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. It’s ready to be wall-mounted and comes in three sizes – 8″x 16″, 10″x 20″ and 20″x 40″.

The Nemuix Biölite is a reading light that’s as thin and small as a bookmark. Its low-blue light LED is designed to minimize effect on your sleep cycle, and is mounted on a flexible conductive film. You can clip it to the top of a book or use it freestanding. It lasts up to 4h on a coin cell battery.

Shanpo’s Hoverpen is equal parts writing tool and desktop centerpiece. Its magnetic cap and base allow it to stand upright when not in use. You can even make it spin in place. It uses Cross pen cartridges. It comes in aluminum or titanium.

The Akomplice Trench Lighter is based on the design of its World War I namesake. Its eye-catching and unique case is made from durable brass or brass and steel. It’s about 3″ tall and 1″ wide, and it runs on regular lighter fluid.

The AirLoop wireless earphones have optional sportband and neckband cables. The cables reduce the risk of losing the earphones and increase the earphones’ battery life. The earphones have touch controls, including for voice assistants.

Modoker’s Convertible Garment Bag not only has room for a suit, it also has pockets and a pouch for shoes. You can zip and fold its sides up to transform it into a 45L weekender bag for even more space. It’s made of water-resistant fabric.

Neckpacker’s vest and jacket are designed for travelers. They have eight spacious pockets, an inflatable neck cushion and a hood large enough to cover your face while you rest. They’re made of water-repellent, breathable fabric.

While you could mark your kids’ heights on the wall as they grow up, we like Suck UK’s idea. The kit includes a dual-sided wall chart with metric and imperial measurements, and number cards your kids can hold up to record their age at the time of their incarceration.

Cut down on waste and make tea faster and easier with Tea Drops. They are pressed fine tea leaves in solid form, so they don’t need a teabag. Simply drop one in, stir and you’re good to go. They’re available in a wide variety of flavors, as well as in a gift-ready sampler.

This party kit combines two of America’s favorite pastimes – guns and booze. The set comes with two gun-shaped spirit decanters, eight shot glasses, a belt holster, and a padded metal carrying case that’s sure to get you stopped by the TSA if you travel with it.

KastKing’s spring-loaded aluminum pliers are a must have in any fisherman’s toolbox. They can safely remove hooks, cut fishing line, crimp sleeves, hold small objects, and have a bright LED light that shines on whatever you’re working with. Perfect for night fishing.

SEGA joins the mini classic console bandwagon with the Genesis Mini. The miniature retro console looks just like the SEGA Genesis, and will come with two wired controllers. It will have 40 video games, including Altered Beast and Shining Force.

Etsy store CreativeHolz made two unique coat racks out of chessboards and chess pieces. The wall-mounted racks come in two variants. One demonstrates the Caro-Kann Defense opening while the other has the pieces arranged in the Italian Game.

If you rock boxer shorts, check out Anonymous Ism’s one-of-a-kind offerings. The Japanese brand is famous for its knitted socks, but their boxers are just as notable, what with their beautiful patterns and colors. They come in paisley, floral, bandana and tie-dye.

Axe Heaven creates handmade 1/4-scale (~10″ tall) replicas of acoustic and electric guitars. Their Fender collection is officially licensed and includes replicas of famous musicians’ axes. They also make drum sets and amps. They accept small batch custom orders.

From Craighill, creator of the most beautiful desk knife we’ve ever seen, comes another minimalist yet ultra functional product. The Wilson Keyring is a simple brass loop that is held in place by the material’s strength, and is easy to unlock. It comes in four finishes.