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Freshome Gift Guide: Contemporary Gifts for the Design Minimalist

Our contemporary gifts roundup is for the design minimalist. The contemporary design fan prefers items that are clean lined, highly functional and pared down. They prefer items made with durable, high-quality materials like stone, chrome, porcelain and glass. New and unusual styles catch their eye.

Contemporary gifts for the mixologist

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The Bali wine rack available at InMod holds 15 bottles stylishly in a wave-type form.

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Contemporary serving and cooking gifts

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The Pro Stainless Steel fruit bowl cages fruit in while keeping them from spoiling. Available at Amazon.

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Contemporary decor gifts

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A striking candle holder frames each candle in a steel ring. Available at InMod.

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Contemporary vases

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When you’re not sure what to gift someone, a vase is often a welcome gift. And a contemporary vase with its striking forms can serve as an artistic object or hold flowers. Set of 3 Elkhart vases available at AllModern.

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Contemporary desk accessories

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The Lexon Liquid Station desk organizer looks like clear, melting acrylic. Available at Amazon.

More contemporary gifts for the desk or office in stores now:

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