The Knightsbridge Christmas Gift Guide: for the home lover

Flowers inevitably wither and need to be thrown away, but a vase can be a treasured item for life. Designed by Italian architect Mario Bellini, the Shanghai glass vase captures and reflects the light beautifully with its warm amber hue, and makes a fantastic centrepiece with or without flowers. Shanghai vase, £162, Kartell, 223-225 Brompton Road, SW3 2EJ

Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogrammed trunks are a must-have for every luxury lover. This special-edition monogram canvas watch case from Harrods holds up to eight precious timepieces and has a plush removable tray for hiding other valuables. It will look the part in the home, as well as on your travels. Louis Vuitton 8 watch case, £5,300, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL

For the person who has everything, why not give them this spectacular backgammon set from British luxury brand Smythson. The collectible board game is made from premium crossgrain calf leather and comes with a smooth playing board, leather-lined dice cups, dice and counters. Smythson medium backgammon case in Panama, £1,795, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL

Divertimenti on Brompton Road stocks a wide range of whimsical ceramics by acclaimed Portuguese artist Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro. This charming pitcher, topped with a couple of colourful birds, could be used to refresh drinks, as a table centrepiece or even as a unique vase filled with vibrant flowers. Bordallo Pinheiro Birds pitcher, £86, Divertimenti, 227-229 Brompton Road, SW3 2EP

Bring a touch of playfulness to a friend’s kitchen this Christmas with these expressive Grandma espresso cups, designed by eclectic Dutch brand Polspotten. The matching set, with each cup featuring unexpected colour combinations, is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face. Polspotten Grandma espresso set, £88, Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ

With its new limited-edition diffuser, Italian perfume house Acqua di Parma has captured the scent of a winter forest. Without having to step foot outside your front door, you can enjoy the festive scent of fir trees, frosted pine needles, eucalyptus and cedarwood in this stunning piece, which features on both the glass diffuser and the outer box a one-of-a-kind print inspired by a Florentine artisanal technique. Definitely one to keep well past 25 December. Acqua di Parma Bosco Diffuser, £83, Space NK, 40 Hans Crescent, SW1X 0LZ