A ritual as old as time, the giving of gifts ties you tighter to your loved ones. A well-chosen gift for them to share in their home lets them know that you understand and appreciate them. When you shop local, you’re adding a gesture of love and support for your community to this holiday ritual. The merchants and artists who keep our towns vital and interesting will add their personal touch to your season of magic!
Gifts for the Home in Pittsburgh
Antiquarian | Sewickley and Aspinwall
In search of the relaxing refuge of the perfect easy chair? Hancock & Moore’s Tulip Channel Back Club Chair in hand burnished leather is just the thing. Just right for den, media room, or cozy living room, it boasts some beautiful finishing touches.
Loft Home | Lawrenceville
Artisanal craftsmanship meets modern design in this functional and beautiful wood and resin table. Custom dimensions, finishes, and legs are available.
Scribe | Shadyside
Who says the desktop can’t be delicious? Delight loved ones with a 23k Gold Plated Magnifier, Stapler and Tape Dispenser by El Casco. Or gift them with beautiful vintage pieces like a 1970s Orient & Flume glass paperweight, a Tanzanian carved ebony letter opener, or a lovely golden vintage frame.
Asian Influences | Lawrenceville
Add a bit of exuberance to your mantelpiece with this pair of Chinese porcelain vessels. Each sports a silver glaze ground with hand painted multicolored fruit and floral designs. Handmade and hand painted in China using age-old techniques and materials.
Otea | Edgewood
Nothing says elegant entertaining like a gorgeously decadent napkin. Inspired by cherished family heirlooms and crafted to honor Italian tradition, these Otea creations carry a variety of vibrant patterns to turn every meal into an opulent celebration of tradition.
Bass and Bennett | Strip District
These vintage terra cotta pots were historically used for storing water in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. They’re at once earthy and sumptuous and will enrich your home with their presence.
Today’s Home | Scott Township
The Essence Buffet from Vanguard Furniture pairs well with a photographic print from Wendover Art. The cabinet, made of wire-brushed oak, draws you in with its cerused texture. The drop-dead coolness of the print holds your gaze. Together they make a lush contemporary statement.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Surprise a loved one with a delicate yet strong woven stainless-steel basket by artist Cindy Luna. Available in an array of shapes and sizes, these hand-woven sculptures are created freehand without any underlying structure.
Weisshouse | Shadyside
These Faye Lift-Top Boxes, where Mapa wood veneer meets polished brass trim and micro suede lining, are as at home as powder room storage as they are on your coffee table. Stash treasures, archive old photographs, or box another gift – because who says organization can’t be stylish? Available in small, medium, and large.
Glassworks | Shadyside
The talented porcelain artists of Deshoulieres have been at it since 1826. Deeply held traditions aside, they are not immune to contemporary ideas, as you can see in the sexy colors and ombré finishes of their Nuages collection. Available at Glassworks in Shadyside.
Spigolo | Edgewood
These handcrafted mugs from Pittsburgh’s East Wheeling Clayworks are the perfect gift for any coffee, espresso, latte, or tea lover. Available in a kaleidoscope of colors, these mugs are proudly used at Spigolo, the new coffee shop in the Edgewood neighborhood, ensuring that every sip is infused with local charm!
Ten Thousand Villages | Squirrel Hill
Handmade of cow bone by a fair trade group in India, these frames will hold images of loved ones in esteem and honor. This Squirrel Hill shop is a place to find many ethically-sourced handmade treasures.
Fallingwater | Laurel Highlands
Inspired by the lush rhododendrons that make Fallingwater’s landscape an attraction year-round, ceramist Christopher Brody created this lovely carved stoneware bowl. The glazed red rim recalls the color of the famed home’s window frames. Exclusive to the Fallingwater Museum Store.
The Andy Warhol Museum | North Shore
Celebrate the enduring legacies of Warhol’s friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with Lexon’s innovative tech accessories collection. Available individually or as full sets in a variety of prints, the TYKHO FM Radio and Bluetooth Speaker, MINA M Portable LED Lamp, MINO+ Mini Bluetooth Speaker, and FLIP+ Alarm Clock are perfect gifts for art lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Happiness happens when Hot Cocoa meets Cuppa Joe! Gift a one-of-a-kind works of art in mug form from contemporary artists including Bri Larson, John Cohorst, Chris Alveshere, Didem Mert, Jim Grimsley, Eric Van Eimeren, and Pin-Yuan Tung.
Brenda Friday Design | Lawrenceville
Ceramist Philip Soucy hand coils porcelain into undulating shapes that fascinate eye. They are equally satisfying to the touch.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Transform your entertaining experience with a stunning bar setup. Beautifully crafted by hand in Pennsylvania, these turned wood bottle stoppers crafted by artist Linda Van Gehuchten and beautifully designed cutting board from Mars Design Studio are sure to delight and age to perfection. The Baccarat tumblers shown come from Glassworks.
Brenda Friday | Lawrenceville
Potter Jill Rosenwald considers herself a champion of pattern and color. This vase is proof positive of her claim. At Lawrenceville’s Shoppe B, Brenda Friday combines it with other intriguing options for the home. Surely a gift for someone special (possibly yourself) awaits.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Ceramist Molly Uravitch dreams up a fantastical menagerie of critters and creatures in her studio. Some of them make their way to the shop ar Contemporary Craft, and we were delighted with their shenanigans. Anyone you gift them to will be too.
Fallingwater | Laurel Highlands
Éclat Chocolate’s founder and master chocolatier Christopher Curtin immersed himself in the realm of the world’s top chocolate makers in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan. He and his team partnered with Fallingwater to create a chocolate bar whose pattern echoes the magnificent “spine” of windows that runs the height of the home, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Feathers | Shadyside
For nearly a century, Matouk has made the finest linens from the world’s most luxurious materials. Their artisans in Fall River, Massachusetts remain committed to the highest standards of craftsmanship. Feathers, located on Walnut Street in Shadyside, stocks a gorgeous variety of guest towels in many patterns and shapes…not to mention a huge selection of textiles for bed, bath, and table.
Glassworks | Shadyside
Inspired by the moonlit waves of the Mediterranean when they caress the shores of Capri, these glass vessels are available in shades of white, blue, and green. Find the combination of shape and color that’s just right for you.
Lawrenceville Pet Supply | Lawrenceville
Dont forget about your fur friends! They’ll love unwrapping these festive stuffies including the Polar Bear in Blue Jammies, Flannel Wearing Polar Bear, and Festive Gnome.
Penhollows | Shadyside
A perfect thank you gift or something for Dad to contemplate while sipping a cocktail, books about wine, bubbly and booze abound at Shadyside’s Penhollows. They are perfect examples of gifts that keep on giving: a perfectly chilled Lychee Martini could await you when you next visit the recipient.
Pittsburgh Glass Center | Friendship
Enjoy the perfect pour with hand-blown glass drinkware crafted by skilled artists. Whether you’re hosting or gifting, this collection elevates gatherings with a unique, personal touch of artisanry.
Penhollows | Shadyside
The owners of this delightful shop regularly venture forth to find vintage and antique items. A regular stock of sturdy corkscrews completes a bar set-up with a note of luxury, while a suite of nesting Burmese lacquer boxes is a perfect place to stash sugar packets, tea bags, and other ephemera you’d rather not see all the time. Stop in: you never know what you’ll find.
Rolf Glass | Mount Pleasant
Engraved by skilled artisans at Rolf Glass in Mount Pleasant, these scintillating cocktail glasses are grand for a splash of bubbly, a dry martini, or a Cosmopolitan. Their classic mid-century modern vibe makes them a breathtaking gift. Dishwasher-safe.
Sewickley Creek Greenhouse | Sewickley
Make a family outing to this cheerful holiday fantasyland. Bring home a woodland creature, a magnificent Santa, a Candyland streetscape, and just about everything else you need for your holiday décor.
Ten Thousand Villages | Squirrel Hill
The Bengali tradition of handstitched kantha textiles makes these multi-patterned napkins a festival of color and texture. Pair them with handwoven rag placemats to complete the picture. Stop by this Squirrel Hill shop for more ethically-sourced handmade treasures.
Today’s Home | Scott Township
Whittemore Sherrill’s Cotswold Collection builds on 80 years of experience with fine leather furniture. Its casual mix of textiles and leather makes it an instantly memorable part of any room, and a very comfortable one at that! Available at Today’s Home.
Toffee Taboo | North Side
Bob Sendall and his skilled team at All in Good Taste Productions make every batch of Toffee Taboo by hand in their North Side kitchens. The finest Belgian chocolate is finished with a toffee-encrusted almonds and cashews and drizzled with a hint of white chocolate. For a limited time each year, they add tart dried cherries in the Holiday Mix. Enjoy!
Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker / Photography by Dave Bryce
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