Father’s Day 2016: Gifts for all of dad’s hobbies

By Melina Keays
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Father's Day in the US will be celebrated Sunday 19th June 2016. Here we have a Wallpaper*-approved selection of design-driven gifts to support a wide range of dad's hobbies. 

Cover of The nordic cook book

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For the leather lover:  A limited edition design by Alberto Biagetti and Laura Baldassari for Atelier Biagetti, this 4.5kg dumbbell was launched in 2015. It is entirely upholstered, using the finest leather and the skills of specialist Milanese artisans. It's the perfect gift from a child that cares about fitness and fashion. 

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Silver spoon

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For the chef: Nothing says 'I love you' like a steaming hot bowl of stew on a miserable day. (Or chilled soup, as applicable.) But if you really want to treat your father, proffer him one of Alessi’s timeless classics– perfect for everything from game day chili to a refined bisque.

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Desk lamp with a coil wire

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For the luminary: Not-your-average-father deserves better than the common desk lamp. Designed by Omer Arbel, this desk lamp comprises a coloured blown-glass sphere holding smaller globes, including an opaque element housing a xenon light bulb. It was conceived to simply nestle on a coil of its long, flexible cable with grey crochet sleeve. Brilliant. 

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copper 90 degree wall light

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For the luminary: The best things in life are a little off-center, especially when it comes to the quirks of the family patriarch. Go for copper with Frama's '90°' wall light and you're sure to light up dad's study (and face).

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Pouf in triangle designed fabric

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For the reader: Ban the boring footrest which may have been misplaced years ago from your father's favourite armchair. Modelled on the weaving technique of the kilim, this pouf from Bertjan Pot's 'Triangles' collection for Golran pairs well with hardcover books and the Sunday paper. 

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Lacquered wood book ends

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For the reader: It's a truth universally acknowledged that a father in possession of too many books could probably use another set of book ends. Give the practical but charming gift of lacquered wood blocks by Arcahorn’s creative director, Filippo Dini. That library isn't going to get any smaller after retirement. 

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wooden ring tray

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For the entertainer: The beauty of this ring tray by industrial designer Josep Vila Capdevila is its flexibility. One night it's a unique charcuterie board for a neighbourhood get-together, the next it's piled high with peanuts.

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a glass

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For the entertainer: From J Hill's Standard's Cuttings series, this lead crystal whiskey glass is designed for frequent use. Conceived by Italian-born, London-based designer Martino Gamper, the Cuttings collection is recognisable for the deep and distinct markings. We can neither endorse nor discourage 'frequent use,' we can only say it's for the father with good taste. 

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Leather tablet/ipad case

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For the technophile: The perfect home for dad's iPad, this tablet case by Italian leather goods manufacturer Valextra is made of soft calfskin. It features a zip closure, a wristlet band, interior lining in leather and light gold hardware. 

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Table clock

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For the technophile: This is a gift you won't find anywhere else. The slanting form of this table clock, created for Wallpaper* Handmade 2014, is inspired by an angled vase designed in 1947 by Carl Auböck, a leading light of Austrian modernism, while the brass face references the detailed, straight-lined work of his son Carl Auböck III.

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Candle with "Leather" label on

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For the leather lover: Love of ‘new car smell’ isn't isolated to one gender– regardless, there is something particularly masculine about the scent of leather prickling the nose. Assouline's luxurious leather candle is the perfect gift for dad. Just don't call it a Man-dle.

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4.5kg dumbbell in a holder

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For the leather lover:  A limited edition design by Alberto Biagetti and Laura Baldassari for Atelier Biagetti, this 4.5kg dumbbell was launched in 2015. It is entirely upholstered, using the finest leather and the skills of specialist Milanese artisans. It's the perfect gift from a child that cares about fitness and fashion. 

Find out more on WallpaperSTORE*

Melina Keays

Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms

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