With Christmas just around the corner the rush is now on to get those last-minute presents.
The kids’ stockings may already be full but if you’re struggling to buy something for an adult, we can be of help.
Featuring a chess set, pyjamas and a coffee machine, here’s nine great gifts you should add to your shopping list.
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Suelo Pink & Blue Ceramic Plant Pot
Coming in four colour schemes, this plant pot raised on three small feet has a faded reactive glaze which gives each pot an individual, artisanal look.
£12.50; oliverbonas.com
Jonathan Adler Acrylic Chess Set
This 1970s-inspired chess set has pieces made from brightly coloured acrylic. It might be a bit tricky to play with, but it should win you points for style.
£595; jonathanadler.com
Cactus Cat Scratcher Tree
House-proud cat owners might be grateful for this cactus-shaped scratcher, as an alternative to the dreary brown towers usually found in pet shops.
£65; redcandy.co.uk
Poker Face Playing Cards by Christian Lacroix
These intricately illustrated playing cards have a surreal design and make a good gift for people facing long nights in.
£32; amara.com
Pop Art Earrings
The Tate’s mismatched 22-carat gold earrings feature Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s soup can and the banana he designed for The Velvet Underground & Nico’s 1967 debut album.
£18; tate.org.uk
Smeg 50s Retro Filter Coffee Machine
For those who have not been converted to espresso, Smeg’s colourful filter coffee machines, which have a 1.4-litre tank, make a great gift.
£179; currys.co.uk
Hush Sheepskin Snug Slippers
These chunky and very cosy slippers are just the thing for slopping about at home this winter. They have a suede exterior and a shearling lining, making them deliciously soft.
£69; hush-uk.com
Circe Lion Print Signature Pyjama Set
A striking lion print sets these pyjamas apart. The top is tailored but loose and comfortable, and the set is made from 100% organic cotton.
£120; desmondanddempsey.com
Crosley Topaz Velvet Voyager Bluetooth Record Player
Crosley’s vintage-inspired turntables are always impressive, and this velvet model is no exception.
£100; urbanoutfitters.com
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