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A Modern List of Holiday Gifts

Gift giving made easy and modern, thanks to Pure Contemporary's never-fail picks.

By Caroline Barry
14 December 2007

Ichendof double walled oil/vinegar pourers.

Sorapot by Joey Roth.

Finding the perfect gift can be a mind numbing task. And as our gift to readers this year, we've gone through the thinking, trolling and testing for you. Welcome to a stress free holiday season. Just click, buy and ship. Each of these gifts has been chosen for its unforgettable style, remarkable functionality and extraordinary quality. You can't fail...

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Sans unkempt beards and ill-fitting suits, our favorite nutcrackers flout their traditional counterparts with minimalist good looks in solid beachwood or stainless steel. From Left, Adam und Harborth's Nusskubus Modern Nutcracker for Siebensachen, $40 at Nova68; and Andre Gilli's Modernist Nut Cracker for Blomus $31.99. Etct_wine_rack_down_med_2


For eco-conscious wine connoisseurs lacking bar storage, the 6 Pack Wine Rack hits just the right note. Made domestically of naturally renewable and recyclable materials, the rack collapses to store just about anywhere. A great find for $40 through EtceteraStore.

The Stokke Tripp Trapp chair.

Play Pad by Eric Pfeiffer.

Recycled Aluminum Bark Vases.

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Garland Light by Tord Boontje. Restore a sense of magic to the holidays with this woodland lamp fit especially for city dwellers pining for life among the trees. $165 at Unica Home.

Artisan made vases perfectly replicate the delicate texture of birch trees in recycled, molded aluminum. Available through Viva Terra, $110 - $169.

The ultimate tea pot, the Sorapot by Joey Roth was made specifically to allow tea drinkers to enjoy the unfurling of loose leaves. A great gift on its own, but perfect with the Bloom Tea Flowers our bloggers are crazy about. Roth is only making 300 of these sleek pots, and buyers must reserve theirs with a $50 down payment. The remaining $129 is due upon completion of the piece. Purchase through JoeyRoth.com.

The Diana camera by Lomo is a cult classic sure to please the Grinchiest of gift recipients. Once given away by Readers Digest and only recently back in production, the Diana creates soft photos with a dreamy, nostalgic quality sure to be prized by any budding photographer or old school devotee. $50 at Lomography.com.

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A chair that allows kids as young as 6 months to sit at the table with the rest of the family, Tripp Trapp by Stokke continues to grow with the child through adulthood. The spare design, easy functionality, and ergonomic structure make this chair a classic that could easily be taken to college and beyond. $199 through Modernseed.

Modern_serving_tray_2 We're dedicated minimalists, but what better time than the holidays to break out some sparkle? This is Ba-Ball tray by Marta Sansoni for Alessi, and it's the one serving piece that any host will reach for again and again. $174 from Alessi.

Chefs who favor clean uncluttered kitchens will love Ichendorf's double walled oil/vinegar cruets. The hand-blown designs make a strong visual impact grouped or alone and they'll nicely dress up otherwise bare countertops. $18-$23 at Unica Home.

Finally, a doll house that truly meshes with modern surroundings. The Play Pad by Eric Pfeiffer doubles as a side table so small rooms wont be overtaken by toys. This looks like the kind of toy that would always have a place in the little girl's heart, and even in her grown-up home. $199 at Modernseed.

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