The Art of Play Gift Guide

Curious Gifts for Curious People

The best gifts inspire curiosity long after they're opened. A collection of playful, beautiful, unusual, and wonderfully unexpected objects for everyone on your list. 

Find Their Kind of Wonder

Shop personality, disposition, or delight.

For those who never quite grew up.

Playful Gifts

For this who like to make some noise.

Musical Gifts

For something truly extraordinary.

Luxury Gifts

For old souls and young hearts.

Nostalgic Gifts

Gifts for Curious Minds

Gifts for Design Lovers

Discover the Perfect Gift

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Gifts for Kids at Heart

Gifts for Game Night

Gifts for the Hard to Please

Gifts for Collectors

Small things. Big delight.

Little Wonders

Perfectly sized for stockings and surprises.

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News Pocket Puzzle
News Pocket Puzzle Sale price$17.00
Rule of Three
Rule of Three Sale price$16.00
SwitchPen
SwitchPen Sale price$20.00
Wind Up Critters
Awika! Wind Up Critter Sale price$30.00
Serpenti Bookmark
Serpenti Bookmark Sale price$20.00
Skeleton Key Puzzle
Skeleton Key Puzzle Sale price$12.00
Ripple Pocket Puzzle
Ripple Pocket Puzzle Sale price$17.00
Eames "The Little Toy" Playing Cards
Eames "The Little Toy" Playing Cards Sale price$18.00
a wind-up toy with four legs and a red head
Pintacuda Wind Up Critter Sale price$30.00
Art of Play "Logo" Pin
Art of Play "Logo" Pin Sale price$10.00
Hand holding a square filter with color swatches against a clear blue sky
Cyanometer Sale price$3.50
Kyoto Spinning Arrow Top
Kyoto Spinning Arrow Top Sale price$16.00
Venus Bookmark
Venus Bookmark Sale price$20.00
The Game Of Shadows
The Game Of Shadows Sale price$13.00
Planet Pocket Puzzle
Planet Pocket Puzzle Sale price$17.00
Wind Up Critters
Critter Wind Up Toy Sale price$20.00
Craighill Playing Cards
Craighill Playing Cards Sale price$15.00
A gold hand-shaped utensil with four prongs, embossed with the word 'grace', resting on an open book next to a roll of multicolored glitter paper on a light purple surface.
Hamsa Bookmark Sale price$20.00

Gifts for Every Budget

Because wonder doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Small wonders.

Gifts under $25

Something unexpected.

Gifts under $50

Something remarkable.

Gifts under $100

We'd Give These

A few things we're especially excited to give this year.

Hummingbird Flipbook Machine
Hummingbird Flipbook Machine Sale price$2,400.00
MOVA Rotating Globe
MOVA Rotating Globe Sale priceFrom $249.00
Orbit Plus Turntable
Orbit Plus Turntable Sale priceFrom $479.00
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Deluxe American Bird Calls Set
Deluxe American Bird Calls Set Sale price$325.00
CS-8 Digital Camcorder
CS-8 Digital Camcorder Sale price$199.00
"I am here" Black Cat Figurine
"I am here" Black Cat Figurine Sale price$33.00
Dandelion Sola Cube
Dandelion Sola Cube Sale price$60.00
Atom Puzzle
Atom Puzzle Sale price$144.00
How To Wash The Dishes
How To Wash The Dishes Sale price$20.00
Flip Clock
Flip Clock Sale price$145.00
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About The Art of Play Gift Guide

The best gifts inspire curiosity long after they’re opened. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide brings together playful, beautiful, unusual, and wonderfully unexpected objects for everyone on your list.

Whether you’re searching for something small and delightful, beautifully designed, delightfully nostalgic, or nearly impossible to guess, consider this your guide to giving a little more wonder.

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