As you’ll notice, Forty Five Ten doesn’t sell many of their giftable items online, and anyway, shopping the downtown store in person is quite the experience. Our advice for penny pinchers: grab the most inexpensive glass of Prosecco available, start in the gift-y area under the stairs, then work your way up to the Assouline room where you’ll find tons of coffee table books under $100. Here, our list of little luxuries to look out for on the way, with a few extreme indulgences sprinkled in.
John Derian x Kid Made Modern Decoupage Pegasus PlaternrnTodd Oldham’s pop art style (and love for Big D) meets Derian’s famous decoupage process. $62
Annie Costello Brown Matisse EarringsrnrnBetween the door knocker size and cerulean blue color (the result of oxidizing brass) it’s like artwork for her ears. $207
Pinel Pinel Arcade TrunkrnrnAs if owning an arcade game weren’t extraordinary enough, try 60 retro games (Pac-man, et al.) in one calfskin-sided, chrome-trimmed trunk. $35,000
Kid Made Modern House and Robot Craft KitsrnrnCuter than any of the plastic flotsam found in big-box stores, plus these allow kids to get creative. (You’ll find a huge stock of Kid Made Modern here, including colorful duct tape galore.) $40/$30
Kid Made Modern Giant Crazy CrayonrnrnLarge objects are easier for small hands to control. And for little ones, giant anything is super awesome. $8
Mario Luca Giusti White and Clear GobletrnrnFor the couple that hosts boozy dinner parties: acrylic goblets that appear to be crystal. $24
Mario Luca Giusti Milly TumblerrnrnAgain, unbreakable acrylic is key. Curate a collection from rows of tumblers in an array of colors and designs, and give to the young family that uses old Dickey’s cups at the kitchen table. $34
Veuve Clicquot Coffee Table Book rnrnA beautiful history of the ages-old Champagne house. Bottle of bubbly not included (but might make for a nice addition). $85
Dita Von Teese Scandalwood CandlernrnConsult with a cardiologist before giving to Grandpa—as the candle burns hotter, Dita’s dress disappears, revealing her famously curvy figure beneath. $68
Le Labo Hand Soap, Hand Lotion, and Lip BalmrnrnFragrances blended onsite start from $180, but the plant-based bath goods are a budget-friendly way to get a dash of the cult favorite. $22/$32/$14
Cult Gaia Beach ToternrnThe ark bag is a fashion blogger favorite; this portfolio size makes an even bigger statement. $228
Betony Vernon Feather RingrnrnForm meets function when a piece of jewelry doubles as a duster. Or a nose tickler. The possibilities are endless. $750
Lalique Black Crystal MousernrnAntique collectors keep eyes peeled for pieces by the iconic French glassmaker. Forty Five Ten carries some modern, more curious items such as a $1,650 black crystal gorilla and this teeny weeny mouse. $99
Richard Brendon Reflect Gold Teacup and SaucerrnrnThe metallic teacup was designed to reflect the pretty design of the vintage saucer it sits on. $285
Ware of the Dog Felted BananarnrnFur parents won’t mind a toy this cute lying around their pad. Knowing that it’s made with natural materials by craftswomen in Nepal is the cherry on top. $14
Ware of the Dog Neon Green CollarrnrnNo more losing Mr. Barksdale among the dog park masses. $48
The Queen’s People Oversized BookrnrnBetween The Crown on Netflix and the Harry-Meghan nuptials, royals are back in a big way. Here’s a gigantic tome (weighing in at nearly 18 pounds) for true devotees of Her Majesty. $845
By Terry Metallic Eyeshadow Stick SetrnrnJust in time for New Year’s: a collection of shimmery eye colors that stay put well past midnight. $95
Nannette de Gaspé Face MaskrnrnSure, masks are sold for a few dollars these days, but she can indulge in this high-end waterless version three times—and the packaging is stunning. $120
Nude Envie Lip LinerrnrnThe trench coat of nude liners; it goes great with everything. $26
BIDKhome Medium HourglassrnrnUnexpected, substantial (it’s a foot tall), and actually useful: it will remind dad to get up from his desk every couple hours. $75
Berluti Lighter SleevernrnConsidering the luxury brand’s shoes knock around $2,000 (and that’s on the low end), even something as unnecessary as a lighter holder feels like a steal. $200
Celine Card CasernrnA simple treat for real label lovers. $280
Maria La Rosa Metallic Blue SocksrnrnSocks with sandals are a thing again. A sparkly pair is a good way to get into the trend. $35
Bell’Invito Pucker Card SetrnrnBespoke cards with saucy embossing might be the only way to get millennials to stray from text messages. Comes in a nice lizard-patterned box. $60
Eric Buterbaugh Scented CoqrnrnDiffusers are all too common. No one will expect to receive a jewelry-adorned stuffed rooster that comes with a fragrance to spray on the feathers. P.S. All coqs died of natural causes. P.P.S. People really buy these—Forty Five Ten has already sold two. $3,800
