Gift Registry Directory
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Christofle
680 Madison Ave., near 62nd St.; 212-308-9390; christofle.comAt this venerable Parisian mainstay, the chic find everything from the traditional Malmaison pattern to barware designed by Adam Tihany.
Clio
92 Thompson St., near Spring St.; 212-966-8991; clio-home.comThis funky shop has hand-blown glassware-including vases and decanters-from the Czech Republic. From $31 to $148.
Crate & Barrel
650 Madison Ave., near 59th St. (various locations); 212-308-0011; crateandbarrel.comLook for designer-inspired tableware, furniture, and linens at reasonable prices: They have 50-piece sets of flatware for less than $150.
D.Porthault Linens
470 Park Ave., at 58th St.; 212-688-1660; dporthault.comThis French label stocks high-end table and bed linens. Floral-print sheet sets start at about $1,400.
Frette
799 Madison Ave., near 67th St.; 212-988-5221; frette.comCouples with expensive tastes register for Frette’s signature sheets (up to $2,200 a set). The lower-priced Hotel line starts at $420.
Georg Jensen
685 Madison Ave., near 62nd St.; 212-759-6457; georgjensen.comThis Danish style-setter is the final word in hollowware and modern flatware. The stainless-steel place settings run from $115 to $145.
Global Table
107-109 Sullivan St., near Prince St.; 212-431-5839; globaltable.comThis Soho shop has beautiful glassware and place mats. Funky melamine serving trays are $16.
Georgia Tapert Living
456 Broome St., nr. Mercer St.; 212-334-7969; georgiatapertliving.comThis Soho boutique prides itself on an ever-evolving, high quality inventory-whether it’s a set of modest cocktail napkins for $28 or a pair of Karl Springer chairs for $9,500.
Gracious Home
1992 Broadway, at 67th St. (various locations); 212-231-7800; gracioushome.comGracious Home’s registry includes gems like a set of supersoft Milagra towels ($10 to $68) and mix-and-match Italian country-kitchen dinnerware from Vietri ($27 to $236).
Harris Levy
98 Forsyth St., near Grand St.; 212-226-3102; harrislevy.comThis legendary store carries imported bed and table linens, towels, cashmere blankets, and pillows ($18 to $150), as well as bath and body products.
Hermès
691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St.; 212-751-3181; hermes.comPick your favorites from a list of luxurious items like cashmere blankets (from $1,500) and beautiful teapots (from $485).
John Derian
6 E. 2nd St., near Bowery; 212-677-3917; johnderian.comA must-register destination for those who favor goods scored from Paris flea markets, with finds such as John Robshaw bedding and platters designed by Derian himself ($44 to $350).
Jonathan Adler
47 Greene St., near Broome St. (various locations); 212-941-8950; jonathanadler.comAdler continues to stock his distinctive ceramics in bright colors-especially popular is the jade-glazed pottery ($48 to $225).
Justgive.org
Register for direct donations to your favorite causes through this website, which has a database of nearly 1.5 million charities. After someone donates, you’ll get a card announcing his or her gift.
Karkula
68 Gansevoort St., near Washington St.; 212-645-2216; karkula.comProprietor John Erik Karkula scours the globe for late-twentieth-century designs such as a red, felt-covered chaise by Paola Lenti (from $3,100).
La Cafetière
160 Ninth Ave., near 20th St.; 866-486-0667; la-cafetiere.comThis shop is full of all things French, including Côté Table plates ($8 each) and crystal glasses ($8 each).
From the Winter 2008 New York Wedding Guide