Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the last thing you want is to fall into the usual clichés. No more bouquets of flowers and stuffed hearts! If your partner has an edgy sense of humor and a bold spirit, here is a selection of designer gifts that mix irony, provocation, and a dash of romance. Because love is beautiful, yes, but also a little crazy.
Forget the usual blandness and go for items that surprise and make you smile. From pop details to more irreverent pieces, these gifts are perfect for those who like to dare with style.
A touch of fire to kindle passion
Want to heat up the atmosphere (literally)? Alessi’s Firebird lighter is the perfect accessory for those who like to play with fire. The allusive design makes it an ironic and out-of-the-box gift idea. Perfect for those who love double entendre and have a penchant for offbeat design.
The lips of desire
Is there anything more seductive than a kiss? Gufram‘s Bocca Guframini figurine, with its sculptural shape and bright red, is an object that evokes desire and pop art.
A mirror…to love each other even more
Is love narcissistic? Perhaps so, and Seletti’s Liberty Mirror Woman confirms this with its gilded frame and design that plays with the female silhouette. A design piece that winks at Baroque art but with an ironic and contemporary soul.
Electric kisses: the neon lamp that seduces
If you prefer a more dramatic touch, Seletti’s Blow neon lamp will light up your evenings with a sensual glow and nightclub aesthetic.
A tender Valentine’s Day… but with style
If you want to give a sweet gift but without falling into the mundane, Qeeboo’s Teddy Boy XS lamp is the perfect idea. This stylized teddy bear, with its glowing heart, is a tribute to love, but with a contemporary, pop twist.
A couple’s embrace: Afni blanket & Cozy Cashmere candle
For those who prefer a gift that invites relaxation, the perfect set is the combination of the Afni blanket and the Cozy Cashmere candle from Kave Home. The soft, beautifully designed blanket is ideal for wrapping yourself in comfort, while the candle, with its warm, enveloping fragrance, transforms any room into a sensory retreat.
A design icon to enlighten passion
If you want to give a design piece with magnetic appeal, the Cobra Scorpius 629 lamp by Martinelli Luce is the perfect choice. With its sinuous shape and striking reflected light effect, it evokes an elegant and mysterious atmosphere, ideal for those who love objects with a strong scenic impact.
Love is also softness
If your sweetheart prefers comfort to provocation, Opinion Ciatti’s Love Pouf is the perfect balance of design and sentiment. Heart-shaped, but with a strong character, it is a piece of furniture that never slips into the banal.
A snake to tempt…with style
In mythology, the snake represents temptation and desire. If you want to give a symbolic and sophisticated gift, Lladrò’s Baby Snake figurine is a refined and out-of-the-ordinary idea. An object that combines the elegance of porcelain with an enigmatic and mysterious touch.
Say it with design: more original and ironic gift ideas
If you’re looking for a gift that speaks of love without the need for words, discover our other selected products: from floral wallpaper to a heart-shaped umbrella, from a decorated thermal bottle to a themed glass…. So many ideas for those who love romance, but with elegance.
Valentine’s Day is more than just chocolates and flowers: it is an opportunity to choose something original that will make people smile, amaze and maybe even blush. Because love, after all, is anything but boring.
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