Festive decor gift guide 2025: 12 designer objects that bring cheer to the table and beyond

The Diesel Living x Seletti Classics on Acid collection is exactly what the title suggests, taking classic decor items such as candelabra and vases and viewing them through a whimsical lens. If Beauty and the Beast’s enchanted candelabra Lumiere were reimagined as a real object, it would be the Classics on Acid dancing candelabrum, while porcelain vases with melting figures add movement and humour to festive tables.

Fornasetti’s L’Heure du Chat collection is a treasure trove for cat lovers. Unveiled at Fornasetti’s Milan store with an exhibition dedicated entirely to cats, the collection extends the brand’s whimsical spirit into the home. Naturally, it invites you to bring that feline fascination home through a wide range of cat-themed objects, from scented candles and mugs to an edible delight in the form of a delicious candied orange panettone.

Hay didn’t just create a visually playful and sumptuous Christmas campaign; it shows how everyday objects can be repurposed as festive decor. From Colour Crates stacked into a Christmas tree and metallic glass used as fruit trays, to paper lanterns shaped like snowmen, familiar forms are given new roles, encouraging a lighter, more inventive approach to seasonal decorating where function and whimsy coexist.

The iconic Harcourt Glass candles by Baccarat, inspired by the brand’s crystal goblet counterpart—one of Baccarat’s bestselling products—combine design with function. As the candle melts, the liquid collects neatly within the goblet form, avoiding mess and keeping the tablescape clean and considered.

The Skagerak Stella tree base by Fritz Hansen proves that festive design can extend beyond the season. While it anchors a Christmas tree with quiet elegance, it can later be reused to hold vertical elements—branches, sculptural stems or dried arrangements—reminding us that the tree need not always be pine, and festive objects need not be fleeting.

The Resting Animals series by Vitra is defined by a sense of softness and calm, making it a gentle addition to festive decor. In bear form, it evokes the tranquil hibernation of the year-end holidays, while the multicoloured yarn upholstery adds warmth and character without disturbing its quietly comforting presence.

Hermès’ blankets and throws bring material richness and craftsmanship into festive living. The Plaid Selle, hand-embroidered in wool and cashmere, celebrates artisanal skill through tactile detail and warmth, while the Avalon Clairière square plaid, jacquard-woven in Merino wool, showcases the maison’s graphic language and signature H motif.

They offer different expressions of comfort,  designed to be draped, layered or wrapped around the shoulders during cooler evenings. Thoughtful and enduring, these pieces extend their appeal well beyond the festive season.

Royal Copenhagen’s Christmas ornaments draw on the brand’s long tradition of hand-painted porcelain, where classic blue and red motifs meet refined craftsmanship to bring warmth and heritage to festive decor.

The Dior Maison Dioresque tableware range brings couture storytelling to the table through pieces crafted in fine white porcelain and elevated with 24-carat gold motifs that reference baroque theatre and whimsical detailing unveiled in the brand’s holiday offerings.

This elegant selection is characterised by dreamlike swirls, lettering and ornate accents that translate Dior’s design heritage into richly decorative table settings. Made in France and designed to be paired across pieces, the collection adds a poetic, luxurious touch to festive dining and elevates everyday rituals into memorable moments.

Edra’s material research continues to blur the boundaries between nature and upholstery, with collections such as Gems, Glossy Matt and Every Stone defining the latest chapter in textile innovation. Every Stone in particular draws on the irregular textures and varied veining of natural marble to create a fabric that is both durable and visually rich, conceived originally for outdoor use but equally at home indoors. 

It brings a subtle sense of sparkle to festive rooms, drawing inspiration from the veining and depth of natural marble. Designed to be both tactile and durable, the fabric lends visual richness to Edra’s sculptural seating, catching the light in a way that feels quietly celebratory rather than overt. Available in Singapore through Space Furniture.

Designed by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti, the Libra armchair embodies a low-slung, relaxed elegance that feels especially fitting for the festive season. Generous proportions and a softly enveloping form encourage lingering conversations and unhurried moments of rest, making it a natural choice for spaces designed around comfort, gathering and long evenings at home.

Glossy red accents bring instant warmth and energy to interiors during the holidays, and Zanotta’s sculptural vases offer a refined way to introduce colour.

The V-Bol vases by Zaven pair bold geometry with a polished finish, while the Dealbata vases by Alessandro Mendini translate botanical references into expressive glass forms. Used as centrepieces or standalone objects, they add a sense of drama and playful sophistication to festive spaces without overwhelming the room.

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