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 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.

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

Sommer Mathis Editor-in-Chief

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

“I'm passionate about books, and love the idea of this movement. I've been thinking getting one set up for over a year, but when the founder of the Free Little Library movement passed away this Fall, I thought I shouldn't wait any longer. I want to have mine painted and...

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

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

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

Everything you need—except the wood sticks—to build your own igloo, fruit cage, or other domed structure of up to five meters in diameter.

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

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

Travel to Uruguay and you'll soon notice a unique habit: many Uruguayans sip mate, a caffeinated drink with a flavor comparable to green tea, as they drive, walk, shop, and otherwise go about their daily lives. The supplies for this frequent sipping—a thermos, cup, and metal straw—are carried in a satchel...

Are sloths cute or disgusting? At least in the case of this clever ring, the answer is definitely cute.

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.