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Gifts from the Dwell Store: For Kids with Taste

If you know a kid who ditched coloring books in favor of oil paints at age eight, this guide will help you find the perfect gift. It includes everything from desk accessories for students who prefer streamlined workspaces, to playful toys with clean lines. This collection of gifts from the Dwell Store balances elegant design and youthful details, making each a smart choice for the youngest design seekers on your list.

Donna Wilson designs whimsical items for children and adults that feature distinctive patterns and designs. The Fox Throw Pillow Cover is a bright, charming accessory that will brighten a kid's room. This thoughtful gift is handmade in Scotland, and is a treasured piece that kids can keep for years.
Donna Wilson designs whimsical items for children and adults that feature distinctive patterns and designs. The Fox Throw Pillow Cover is a bright, charming accessory that will brighten a kid's room. This thoughtful gift is handmade in Scotland, and is a treasured piece that kids can keep for years.
An iconic Playsam design, the Streamliner Classic Car is defined by its simple yet sophisticated silhouette. The body of the car is smooth and uninterrupted by embellishments, making it a sleek accessory that is as much a beloved plaything as it is a high-design accent.
An iconic Playsam design, the Streamliner Classic Car is defined by its simple yet sophisticated silhouette. The body of the car is smooth and uninterrupted by embellishments, making it a sleek accessory that is as much a beloved plaything as it is a high-design accent.
The Bank in the Form of a Pig was designed by Harry Allen as a part of his Reality Series for Areaware. The cast for this piggy bank was developed by casting polyester resin in a silicone mold from a real pig that died from natural causes. Available in two finishes, this bank makes a distinctive accent for kids or teens.
The Bank in the Form of a Pig was designed by Harry Allen as a part of his Reality Series for Areaware. The cast for this piggy bank was developed by casting polyester resin in a silicone mold from a real pig that died from natural causes. Available in two finishes, this bank makes a distinctive accent for kids or teens.
The Constructures Building Set from Brinca Dada is an educational and modern toy. The set is made up of a collection of windows that can be stacked and placed to create modernist structures. An elevated take on classic building blocks, this set will be a treasured toy for budding modernists.
The Constructures Building Set from Brinca Dada is an educational and modern toy. The set is made up of a collection of windows that can be stacked and placed to create modernist structures. An elevated take on classic building blocks, this set will be a treasured toy for budding modernists.
Brooklyn-based Haptic Lab designs a range of textile items, from intricate quilts to one-of-a-kind kites. The handmade Sailing Ship Kite is designed by Haptic Lab in collaboration with Balinese artisans. This kite is a modern take on a classic toy that savvy kids will love.
Brooklyn-based Haptic Lab designs a range of textile items, from intricate quilts to one-of-a-kind kites. The handmade Sailing Ship Kite is designed by Haptic Lab in collaboration with Balinese artisans. This kite is a modern take on a classic toy that savvy kids will love.
If they’re going to have to do laundry, you might as well encourage kids to do it in style. Featuring Danish designer Trine Andersen’s bold Half Moon pattern, this basket can also be used for storage.
If they’re going to have to do laundry, you might as well encourage kids to do it in style. Featuring Danish designer Trine Andersen’s bold Half Moon pattern, this basket can also be used for storage.
Designed by graphic designer Clara von Zweigbergk, this deck of cards is recast in a minimalist style, taking it up a notch from traditional playing cards. Design-seeking kids will love the graphic print while they’re playing Go Fish or War.
Designed by graphic designer Clara von Zweigbergk, this deck of cards is recast in a minimalist style, taking it up a notch from traditional playing cards. Design-seeking kids will love the graphic print while they’re playing Go Fish or War.