Christmas 2023: best gifts for those who have everything

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Jorvik JMT11 Electric Mountain Trike

Engineered to cope with hills and muddy trails, Jorvik's JMT11 Electric Mountain Trike now has a folding frame. It can do up to 70 miles with pedal assist, or 50 miles electric only. Available in three colours and in 250W or 500W, with a 15mph and 25mph max speed respectively. From £4,299; jorviktricycles.com

LEGO Concorde Set

Arguably one of the most iconic and famous aircrafts in history, the Concorde could cruise twice as fast as the speed of sound. An engineering masterpiece, the Concorde now comes in LEGO brick form. This 2,083-piece set is an accurate scale model, that can be showcased in the home using the display stand. £169.99; lego.com 

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The Art of Ping Pong ArtTables

The Art of Ping Pong's ArtTables combine form with function and art with play. When mounted on the wall it is a colourful piece of art that can then be set up as a working ping pong table. £1,200; theartofpingpong.co.uk 

Riedel Black Tie Decanter

This decanter from Riedel is an ideal luxury Christmas gift for wine connoisseurs. The elegant, curved shape makes decanting a joy, from pouring in to pouring out, and is crucial to the optimal enjoyment of your favourite wine. The decanter is free-blown, formed by Riedel's master glass blowers without the aid of a mould, so each looped design is unique. £600; riedel.com

Best alcohol gift sets and festive drinks

The Real Flower Company Christmas Collection

This Christmas the Real Flower Company has a range of gift options in its collection. DIY lovers can try their hand at making the house festive with a wreath making kit (£60), while gardeners will enjoy the copper hand tools (£55) and gardener's delight gift box (£98). realflowers.co.uk

Rick Stein Christmas Hampers

Celebrity chef Rick Stein has festive shoppers covered, with a range of food and drink hampers including the Stein's Family Christmas Collection (£225), Stein's Made in Cornwall Christmas hamper (£79.95), and Stein's Boxing Day hamper (£98.95). rickstein.com

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HR Bank

Pedal this exercise bike and it will generate 50 to 300W/h of electricity, which is stored in a 2kWh battery. You can think of it as a source of power for emergency situations, or as a means of generating clean energy for everyday use. Available to pre-order from €2,557 (£2,217); tukasev.com 

Wildlife Garden Multiholk De Stijl birdhouse

Inspired by the De Stijl movement, Wildlife Garden's Multiholk De Stijl birdhouse doubles up as a bird feeder and a nesting box for small birds. It is made from wood treated with environmentally friendly paint, and can be mounted on a pole (not supplied), wall or tree. £65; twentytwentyone.com 

Rimowa x Tiffany luggage

Tiffany & Co has teamed up with luggage brand Rimowa for this limited-edition capsule collection. Inspired by the glitter of cut diamonds, it consists of an aluminium cabin bag and a jewellery case with combination locks and Tiffany-blue accents, as well as a small vanity case. From £1,660; tiffany.co.uk 

Milky Plant

The Milky Plant is a clever self-cleaning contraption that makes plant "milk" in less than three minutes, with no soaking of ingredients overnight, or laborious straining through cheesecloth. Simply add a handful of nuts or grains to the container, fill the tank with water and hit the button. £290; milkyplant.com

Best technology gifts and home products

Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair

The Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair combines an old-school exercise bike with an office chair. It saves space, and allows you to exercise while working, or during short breaks. It has a built-in calorie tracker, various resistance levels and an adjustable seat to suit different heights. From £200; flexispot.co.uk

Le Feu Ground High fireplace

Dubbed "the greenest fireplace on the market", the bioethanol Le Feu Ground High fireplace can be used either indoors or out. The egg-shaped fire dome is supported on hand-crafted wooden legs that come in a choice of colours. From £1,699; lefeu.co.uk

Ōura Ring

This sleek smart ring has multiple sensors to accurately track sleep, activity and recovery on its app. This can tell you when you need more sleep, if you might be getting sick, and when it's time to take it easy or to push yourself, so you can keep energy levels more consistent. From $299, plus $15 worldwide delivery and $5.99/month subscription; ouraring.com

Beurer SL10 DreamLight

Developed to help people drift off, this battery-powered device projects a gentle, pulsing LED light on the ceiling to make you aware of your breathing rhythm. This calms the overactive brain, and so promotes relaxation. £35; johnlewis.com

William & Son handcrafted game-board

This two-sided game from William & Son is handcrafted from calf leather. It has snakes and ladders on one side, and an inlaid Ludo board on the back. It measures 55cm square, and is also available in green. £1,795; abask.com

Pendleton dog beds

Pendleton is known for its covetable wool blankets, but it also sells rather elegant dog beds, called "Pet Kuddlers". This one is inspired by the Grand Canyon. Its cover is made from soft polar fleece and is machine washable. From £226; pendletonwoolenmills.eu

Amalfi II Pool Dining Table

Pureline's Amalfi II Pool Dining Table combines multifunctional practicality with elegant design. When not being used for a game of pool or table tennis, the oak table can seat up to eight people. It's available in two lengths, 6ft or 7ft, and four different finishes. From £539; libertygames.co.uk

Vilebrequin x Sublue underwater scooter

Hold onto the Vilebrequin x Sublue underwater scooter and it will pull you through the water at speeds of up to 5.4kmh, and at a maximum depth of 40 metres. The battery lasts about 25 minutes, and there is a built-in camera. £990; vilebrequin.com

Vespa Elettrica

The Vespa Elettrica blends modernity with the brand’s classic retro styling. It has a 60-mile range and a clever design, but of course it does not have the traditional Vespa's distinctively noisy engine. £6,500; vespa.com

JetKids BedBox by Stokke

Stokke's JetKids BedBox is a ride-on suitcase that can be used to turn a standard economy seat on a plane into a bed for children aged 3 to 7. Officially approved by airlines, it has swivel wheels and adjustable carrying straps. £179; stokke.com

Bohemen wood-fired hot tub

The Bohemen wood-fired hot tub from Swedish brand Hikki takes an hour-and-a-half to heat up in the summer and two-and-a-half hours in the winter. Made from marine-grade aluminium and oak, it can be used with either fresh or salt water. £3,262.46; bushgear.co.uk

Terracotta Rainwater Barrel

Garden water butts have had a long-overdue makeover. This 600-litre Garantia Antique Amphora has a built-in planter in the top. Made from recycled plastic, it can be connected to a down pipe and the weight of the water below the tap level ensures its stability. £630; garantiauk.co.uk

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9 speaker

Bang & Olufsen's Beosound A9 speaker can be customised to your décor, and gives exceptional room-filling sound thanks to an 8in woofer and a pair of full-range speakers. Connect it via the B&O app and it will do a tonal sweep of the room and adjust its EQ accordingly. £3,164; bang-olufsen.com

Blue Forest custom treehouses

Blue Forest specialises in building tree houses to their customer’s specifications, either up in the trees or on the ground – complete with ropes, bridges, ladders and slides – and separate areas, inside and out, for different activities. From £30,000; blueforest.com

No.3 London Dry Gin x Globe-Trotter Martini Case

This collaboration between British brands No.3 London Dry Gin and Globe-Trotter is the perfect travel accessory for martini lovers. There are just 100 of the hand-crafted teal and tan leather cases available and it includes two No.3 x Nude Martini glasses, a mini vermouth bottle, No.3 branded jigger, leather embossed coasters, two No.3 Martini picks and a 70cl bottle of No.3 London Dry Gin. £1,801; bbr.com

Rok Manual Espresso Maker

With Rok’s espresso maker you can make barista-level coffee by hand, without electricity, or the waste of capsules or pods. You pour boiling water into the top and slowly pull up the arms, then press them down again for the perfect shot. £189; uk.buymeonce.com

NETVUE Birdfy Feeder

Netvue’s Birdfy feeder has a built-in camera to capture and record visiting birds and send real-time notifications to your phone. There’s also an AI version, which can identify the birds and catalogue a photo album for you. From £200; amazon.co.uk

Anglepoise Original 1227 Giant Outdoor Floor Lamp

Made from marine-grade stainless steel with a sealed housing, the Original 1227 Outdoor Giant Floor Lamp is a triple-scale (175cm high) version of the Anglepoise lamp. It comes with a 13W LED bulb and has an IP65 waterproof rating. £3,300; thelongeststay.com

Trtle travel pillow

Created by mechanical engineers, the Trtle travel pillow looks like a scarf, but has hidden internal support to keep your head upright. Compact and lightweight, it comes in a range of colours, and the fleece can be removed for washing. £45; uk.trtltravel.com

Igloo Trailmate EcoCool cool box

The rugged Igloo Trailmate EcoCool cool box is great for camping trips and festivals. Made from recycled plastic, it can hold 66 litres (equivalent to 144 12oz cans) and keep things cool for four days. £440; igloocoolers.co.uk

Aerative Portable Dryer

For when you need to dry just one item of clothing, or for drying items while you're travelling, there is the lightweight Aerative Portable Dryer – a collapsible hanger that distributes warm air via its rotatable arms. £69; aerative.com

Fendi Baguette bag with embroidery kit

Build your own personalised, one-of-a-kind Fendi Baguette bag with this embroidery kit. The perforated cotton bag comes with a kit featuring a range of coloured threads, needles and thimbles. £2,850; fendi.com

Microsoft Surface Pro Liberty Keyboard with Slim Pen 2

Liberty teamed up with Microsoft Surface to produce this limited-edition keyboard, with backlit keys and a large multi-touch glass trackpad. Compatible with the Surface Pro 8, 9 and X models, it comes with a Slim Pen 2, which charges in a nook below the touchscreen. £299; microsoft.com

HidrateSpark water bottle

HidrateSpark's vacuum-insulated stainless-steel smart water bottle doesn't just keep your drink cold: it has LED light pulses to remind you when it's time to drink and also logs your water intake via Bluetooth to its app. £69.95; apple.com

Wellipets

Children loved them in the 1980s; now Wellipets are back, but this time for adults in Crocs-like form. The talk of Milan Fashion Week, they launched in green, yellow and blue. £370; jwanderson.com

Smart Moon Lamp

The extraordinary levitating Moon Lamp slowly rotates as it floats above a walnut or white ash wood base. £149; gingkodesignstore.com

Everhot Electric Stove

Standing knee-high, the steel and cast-iron Everhot Electric Stove doesn’t need a flue: it just plugs into a standard socket. With a 1.5kW heating element, it gently heats a room, and it has a 20-litre oven for cooking small dishes. Available in 21 different colours, it weighs a hefty 50kg. £1,495; everhot.co.uk

Ökoform heated desk

Hailed as a "green hero", the Ökoform heated desk has a radiant heating element that targets heat at the user, not the surrounding air. At 260 watts, it claims to be 90% cheaper to run than the average 2,500 watt fan heater. The tabletop is 1,200 x 600mm, and there are two frame choices. From £349; okoform.com

Charnwood Fireball

The sculptural Charnwood Fireball is a relatively efficient way to create heat on chillier evenings outdoors. Cut from mild steel, and designed to oxidise over time, it is supplied as a boxed flat-pack kit, and can be assembled (with pliers, gloves and a hammer) in an hour. £172.80; vlaze.co

Garden vegetable napkins

These 100% cotton napkins are screen printed in Norfolk; the box contains six, but you can buy extras. £45; lottieday.com

Mirissa recycled slippers

These cosy felt Turkish mule women's slippers have a grippy and flexible rubber sole. The soft felt upper is made from 100% recycled bottles. Available in a range of colours. £35; moshulu.co.uk

Georg Jensen Bernadotte coffee press

Made of mirror-polished stainless steel, the Danish firm's cafetière is double-walled, to keep coffee warm for longer. £125; nordicnest.com

Mulvany & Rogers miniature house

Mulvany & Rogers has built many architectural masterpieces, from Buckingham Palace to Versailles, all in miniature, at one-twelfth scale. Bespoke dolls' houses are all historically accurate, and are designed to have a "lived-in" atmosphere inside. mulvanyandrogers.com

Lindleywood bird box

Lindleywood makes bird boxes in a variety of shapes – from a Victorian house to a narrowboat. All are handmade from sustainable Scots pine and hand painted with wildlife-safe paint in Lindleywood’s Lincolnshire workshop. From £59; lindleywood.co.uk

Hampton dog bed

The cast-iron Hampton dog bed is made using traditional Victorian casting techniques, with knuckle joints and an upholstered base made from wood and coconut fibres. Available in nine colours, or powder coated in your own choice. £1,450; cornishbeds.co.uk

Wall-mounted Uten.Silo

Long admired by the design-conscious, the wall-mounted Uten.Silo is perfect for storing odds and ends. It comes in black, red or white and in two sizes. From £285; heals.com

Marquetry Butterfly Backgammon Set

This backgammon set by Alexandra Llewellyn is made from sustainable marquetry woods, with turquoise and mother of pearl pieces. It features the Malayan tree nymph butterfly and is 77 x 60 x 5cm when open. £11,250; alexandrallewellyn.com