12 Thoughtful Gifts for the Minimalist in Your Life
Our ultimate gift guide for the minimalist! Perfect for the friend who lives by the maxim "less is more."
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Terra-Cotta Teapot
With its teak handle and sleek lines, the Skagerak terra-cotta teapot is a pleasure to both have and behold.
$150, trnk-nyc.com.
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Modern Cutting Board
Upgrade your favorite home cook’s prep work with a graphic, colorful, and dishwasher-safe cutting board by Hay.
From $29 each, store.moma.org.
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Sculptural Soaps
Soap or sculpture? These handmade small-batch bars inspired by Korean bathhouses are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the skin. They're also made out of 100-percent natural plant ingredients, such as boricha (Korean roasted barley tea) and black sesame.
$80 for a box set, binu-binu.com.
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Hanging Planter
Succulents and other small houseplants are perfectly suited to minimalist, small-space living. Why not gift a tiny houseplant suspended in a hanging planter made from leather and natural cork?
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A Lantern-Vase Hybrid
Striking and multi-purpose, that's our kind of minimalist gift! This glass-domed lantern can be lit with a candle or used to hold a bouquet of flowers (or anything else you fancy!).
$77, store.menudesignshop.com.
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Salt and Pepper Shakers
Modeled after the company's iconic bud vase, these sweet salt and pepper shakers would make a lovely addition to any minimalist's kitchen.
$48, heathceramics.com.
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Portable Speakers
Anybody would love to be the proud new owner of these wireless Bluetooth speakers, guaranteed. Each one is covered with woven fabric by Danish textile designer Kvadrat and finished with a leather strap by Swedish leather manufacturer Tärnsjö Garveri.
$449, kellywearstler.com.
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Marble Wall Clock
This elegant wall clock crafted in Denmark comes in a white, black, or gray marble finish. The numberless dial and lacquered brass minute and hour hands give it a timeless sense of style.
$200, lumens.com.
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Handblown Glass Lamp
Brighten someone's Christmas with a tasteful glass lamp designed to look like a water droplet. It would be equally at home in the living room or the bedroom.
$275, simonpearce.com.
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Copper Accent Cement Coaster Set
Fashion meets function in this sophisticated set of geometric coasters. They're perfect for anyone wining, dining, and entertaining this holiday season.
$18, dearkeaton.com.
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Vegan Leather Backpack
Not only would this bag by Matt & Nat fit beautifully into a minimalist's wardrobe, but it's also sustainable. Both the faux leather and the lining are crafted from recycled bottles.
$155, shop.nordstrom.com.
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Marble Reusable Water Bottle
Functional AND it won't clash with your decor -- that's this stylish marble water bottle by S'Well.
$35, neimanmarcus.com.
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