Article: Gifts from the House: The Maison Burgos Holiday Gift Guide

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Sons of Marble hurricane candle holders in amber, rose, clear and green glass on a sunlit table

Nov 12, 2026Candle Holders

Gifts from the House: The Maison Burgos Holiday Gift Guide

The gifts we remember are rarely the expensive ones. They are the ones that quietly move into the house and stay: the candle holder lit every evening, the vase that is never empty, the throw that ends up on the sofa every night until spring. That is the spirit of our holiday edit, small pieces designed with the same eye as our furniture, and made to be kept.

The short answer: The best home gifts are small, handmade objects in natural materials that get used every day: mouth-blown glass candle holders on marble or brass, an opal glass vase, a sculptural bowl, a faux-fur throw or an embroidered pillow. Most Maison Burgos gifts are in stock and arrive within 3 to 7 business days.

Twist of Marble candle holder on a smoked glass table beside a red quilted sofa with ikat and teal velvet pillows — Twisted glass on marble, in a room full of colour. Twist of Marble Candle Holder

For the one who always lights a candle

The Twist of Marble Candle Holder is a globe of twisted, mouth-blown glass on a base of solid marble. Lit, the fluted glass throws a pattern of light across the table. It comes in three pairings, burgundy marble with clear glass, moss marble with amber, silver marble with smoke, so you can give one, or a set of three to line a dining table.

For a mantel or a bookshelf, the Sons of Brass Candle Holder hurricane sets sculpted glass in opal, army green or smoke on a solid brass base. For the minimalist, Sons of Marble Candle Holder - Double holds two tapers in deep black marble with a brass lining.

Sons of Brass hurricane candle holder in opal glass with brass base on a marble table — Opal glass on solid brass: a host gift that outlives the evening. Sons of Brass Candle Holder hurricane

Sons of Marble hurricane candle holders in smoke, rose, amber and clear glass across a sunlit white table — Rose, amber, smoke and clear: a hurricane for every friend. Sons of Marble Hurricane

For the one who always has flowers

The Flora Vase pairs a rounded body of mouth-blown opal glass with a smooth ring of marble in burgundy, Carrara or grey. The milky glass softens the light around a single stem or a full arrangement, and it was designed to look finished even when empty, which, for a gift, matters.

Flora Vase in opal glass with burgundy marble base styled with flowers — Flora with flowers: milky opal glass on a burgundy marble ring. Flora Vase

Flora Vase with a colourful arrangement of tulips, dahlias and wildflowers on a wooden plinth by a sheer curtain — A full, colourful arrangement: the vase holds its own. Flora Vase

For the one who reads late

The Trip Table Lamp – Moss | Amber is a small, portable lamp with a hand-painted, mouth-blown glass shade on a polished marble base. It is cordless and rechargeable, with a touch dimmer, so it moves from the bookshelf to the bedside to the terrace. The kind of gift people don't know they need, then use every night.

Trip cordless table lamp lit on an outdoor cafe table beside a woven chair — Cordless and rechargeable: from the bookshelf to the terrace. Trip Table Lamp

For the one who is always cold

Throws are the gift that end up on the sofa every evening. The Lux Beige Throw pairs a faux-fur and velvet front with a soft cotton back; the Savannah Ivory Throw is a creamy velvet edged with plush faux fur, also in a warm mink. (The Savannah throws are on pre-order and ship in four to six weeks, so order early.)

Lux beige throw with a faux fur and velvet front and a cotton back — Faux fur and velvet on one side, soft cotton on the other. Lux Beige Throw

Savannah ivory velvet throw with faux-fur trim — Savannah: ivory velvet edged in plush faux fur. Savannah Ivory Throw

For the one who loves texture

A pillow is the fastest way to change a sofa. The Verona Gold Pillow sets a gold appliqué on natural linen; the Safara Panther Ivory Gold Pillow traces a feline silhouette in gold beads on ivory velvet; and the Rica Ivory Gold Embroidered Pillow adds an embroidered gold motif with a touch of the wild.

Verona gold appliqué linen pillow on a beige sectional with gold abstract art — Gold appliqué on linen catches the evening light. Verona Gold Pillow

Safara pillow with gold beaded panther on ivory velvet styled on a living room sofa — Gold beads on ivory velvet. Safara Panther Ivory Gold Pillow

For the table

For the friend who hosts every year: the Bowl Job, cast in concrete with a brass bowl inside, made as a counterpart to fine porcelain. Fill it with clementines on the day, and it stays on their table long after.

Bowl Job concrete bowl with brass interior styled on a dining table — Concrete outside, brass within. Bowl Job

And one for yourself

Made-to-order furniture ordered now is scheduled for early 2027, a gift to yourself for the new year. If you have been thinking about a sofa for the evenings ahead, start with our guide to the four sofa families.

When to order

In-stock gifts: arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Order by mid-December for delivery before the holidays.
Pre-order pieces (Savannah throws): ship in four to six weeks.
Made-to-order furniture: ordered now, arrives in early 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good luxury gift for someone who loves interiors?

Choose a small, handmade object they will use every day: a mouth-blown glass candle holder, a marble-based vase, a sculptural bowl or a faux-fur throw. Natural materials such as marble, brass and glass feel personal and last for years.

When should I order holiday gifts from Maison Burgos?

In-stock pieces arrive within 3 to 7 business days, so order by mid-December for delivery before the holidays. Pre-order pieces, such as the Savannah throws, ship in four to six weeks.

What is a good host or hostess gift for the holidays?

A candle holder or a vase is the classic host gift: useful on the night and lasting long after. A Twist of Marble or Sons of Brass candle holder, or a Flora Vase, all come ready to use.

Can I order a furniture piece as a gift?

Yes. Most furniture is made to order in 10 to 12 weeks, so a piece ordered now arrives in early 2027. A fabric swatch or a photo of the piece makes a lovely way to give it on the day, with the real thing to follow.

Find these and more in our decor collection, throws and pillows. Need help choosing? Write to us at info@maisonburgos.com.

Written by Marie Burgos, founder of Maison Burgos and of Marie Burgos Design, the New York interior design studio she established in 2007. Marie is an NYU-trained interior designer and Feng Shui Master. She founded Maison Burgos in 2018: a collection of furniture, lighting and objects curated by Marie, including pieces of her own design, brought to life with the craftsmen and artisans she works with.

Written by Marie Burgos