Unique Gifts Over $100

If, like me, you daydream about beautifully crafted objects that evoke another era, then let me introduce you to the Best Made Field Desk, “a ready surface that commands pen to paper” and “an implement worthy of great adventure writing.”

Tyler Cole VP, Community

The perfect beginner’s telescope, allowing even novices to enjoy bright, high-quality images of the night sky.

Sommer Mathis Editor-in-Chief

The gravity-defying Story Clock must be seen to be believed. This successful 2017 Kickstarter project features a levitating chrome sphere that orbits a wooden base at the time interval—minutes, hours, or years—of your choice.

These are the only binoculars I take into the field. The optics are sharp and bright, they're lightweight enough to carry all day, and the angle of view allows you to track quick moving birds with ease. A must-have for any explorer.

Blake Olmstead Head of Design

Little space gems, flecks of Viking axes, and bits of a space station can all be yours with this tiny museum for your mantle.

Eric Grundhauser Senior Producer

A picture frame that uses an optical illusion to make objects—in this case, two feathers—appear to move in graceful slow motion.

Whether you're fascinated by the science of cold cathode display, nostalgic for obsolete technology, or just want a cool conversation piece in your living room, the vacuum tube Nixie Clock has you covered.

Tyler Cole VP, Community

The Rolls-Royce of corkscrews, this handsome tool for the professional sommelier—or well-heeled wine hobbyist—is still handmade in France after 160 years.

Tyler Cole VP, Community

The perfect gift for your favorite member of The Finer Things Club, this “Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights” covers everything from Aerostation, i.e. the art of hot air ballooning to Xiguo Jifa, the art of memory.

Tyler Cole VP, Community

"It has built-in speakers, it allows you to convert vinyl to MP3 format." — Melissa Ensell, Buffalo, New York

Now's a great time to stock up on spices and upgrade your kitchen. This kit contains 24 certified organic and fair trade spices in stylish magnetic jars.

Kit Sudol Director, Audience Development

If you must begin the day with an alarm, perhaps try the "natural wake-up" provided by this ingenious sunrise-simulating machine.

A hilarious and practical guide by the creator of Dinosaur Comics and writer of Adventure Time, Ryan North! In just 464 pages, you'll learn how to quickly replicate humanity's achievements, just in case you ever accidentally get sent back in time.

Larissa Hayden

Take your love of a place to the next level with these custom-made and beautifully delicate minimalist maps. You can gift a grad a ring of their hometown, a newlywed a necklace featuring a sentimental location, or gift yourself a brooch featuring your favorite travel spot.

Larissa Hayden

Hand-picked from the droppings of Jacu birds and then washed and roasted, these beans make a sweetly delicious—and yes, incredibly expensive—cup of coffee. Learn more on Gastro Obscura.