THE GIFT GUIDE: The BON TON Guide to Giving Beautifully
Gifts for every dreamer, collector, and connoisseur on your list
Each year as the holidays draw near, the shop begins to change.
The light softens; candles flicker in the window; the faint scent of fir and wax drifts through the air. There’s a feeling of expectancy, that delicious pause before the season begins in earnest.
We start to unwrap treasures: ceramics from Paris, crystal from Vienna, embroidered creatures, and vintage Santas that seem to wink as they emerge from tissue paper. And once again, we’re reminded that Christmas isn’t only about giving; it’s about choosing, finding the thing that feels just right for someone you love.
This year’s BON TON Gift Guide is a celebration of that idea, a collection of pieces gathered from our favorite makers, artisans, and ateliers. Each gift carries a story: of craftsmanship, beauty, and the joy of finding something meant to last.
Some gifts are useful. Others are unforgettable. At BON TON goods, we prefer the latter, the objects that tell a story, sparkle in candlelight, and feel destined to be kept forever.
This season, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite things: from Parisian porcelain to Bavarian glitter, from fine textiles to sculptural jewelry. Whether you’re shopping for the romantic, the aesthete, or the die-hard Christmas enthusiast, this guide is your map to a season of beautiful giving.
For the Christmas Enthusiast
An Ino Schaller Santa Candy Container
Handcrafted in Bavaria and dusted with vintage glitter, these papier-mâché Santas are heirlooms in the making. Fill them with sweets or secrets — either way, they promise delight.
For the Person Whose Christmas Dreams Are Filled with Mediterranean Nights Rather Than Sugarplums
A Lisa Corti Tablecloth, Cushion or Quilt
Vivid blooms, block-printed, designed in Milan... bring warmth and color to winter interiors. Pair with candlelight for that perfect Sicilian-meets-Scandi moment.
For the One Who Loves Silver and Gold as If They Were Secrets
Mikkel Brøgger Jewelry
Sculptural, refined, unmistakably Scandinavian, each ring, pair of earrings or necklace is a statement of modern elegance. Handmade, limited, and meant to last.
For the Collector of Light
Trudon Candles and Tapers
Since 1643, Trudon has made wax an art form. Taper candles in Silver and Gold and scented candles from the spiced glow of Nazareth to the deep forest notes of Fir, these are gifts that transform every room into candlelit theatre.
For the Parisian at Heart
Astier de Villatte Ceramics
Handmade in Paris from black terracotta and finished in milky white glaze, each plate, cup, and vase carries the soul of a French atelier. Perfect for the dreamer who prefers their morning coffee with a side of poetry.
For the Keeper of Hearth and Home
Cereria Introna Candles
Made in Italy since 1840, these sculptural candles are playful, nostalgic, and impossible not to love — think gilded fruits, desserts, or even tiny holiday tableaux that make guests smile.
For the Devotee of Handmade Copenhagen Design
Erik Bendtsen Ceramics
Marbled clay vessels inspired by Scandinavian light and landscape. Each piece feels like nature translated into form, perfect for branches, winter blooms, or nothing at all. The newest addition to the collection includes beautiful unglazed pots, serene and elemental.
For the Connoisseur of Sparkle (the Refined Kind)
Lobmeyr Vases and Candy Jars
Austrian glassware at its most elegant. Paper-thin, mouth-blown, and radiant in candlelight. Whether filled with sweets or flowers, these pieces catch the light like jewelry for the home.
For the Storyteller
Coral & Tusk Textiles
Whimsical embroidery meets exceptional craftsmanship. Their cushions, ornaments, embroidered cards, and more tell tales of woodland creatures and winter nights — equal parts art and charm.
For the Francophile Host
Charvet Éditions Tea Towels
Woven in France in hues of flax, ivory, and charcoal, Charvet tea towels elevate the everyday. A gift for anyone who believes beauty belongs in life’s simplest rituals.
For the One Who Has Everything (Except This)
A Vintage Treasure from BON TON’s Curated Finds
Antique ceramics, French jars, cast-iron Christmas tree stands — one-of-a-kind pieces that carry history and soul. The thrill of discovery, wrapped and ready.
For the Dreamer Who Still Believes in Christmas Magic
Vintage by Crystal Figurines and Ornaments
From spun-cotton angels and Santas to charming woodland animals, each Vintage by Crystal creation captures the wonder of old-world holiday craft. Keep or give — but best of all, start a tradition.
For Yourself (because you deserve it)
A Visit to BON TON goods
Malmö’s most enchanting shop for gifts, décor, and design. Step inside and you’ll understand why Christmas truly begins here.
A Season for Beauty, Generosity, and Joy
We believe the most thoughtful gifts are the ones that endure — the objects that bring light to a home, make someone pause, and carry a trace of memory year after year. Whether it’s the flicker of a Trudon candle, the sheen of Astier de Villatte porcelain, or the quiet humor of a spun-cotton Santa, each piece in this guide was chosen with care and affection.
Wherever you are this season — setting a table, lighting a candle, or wrapping a gift for someone dear — we hope you’ll find a little of that same spirit of wonder.
From all of us at BON TON goods,
Warmest wishes for a luminous Christmas.