A well-chosen corporate gift says thank you long after the holiday party is over. The best client gifts are useful, beautifully made and free of logos – something the recipient will keep on the desk or bring home, and think of you each time. Here are our favorite corporate and client gifts, with tips for ordering for a whole team.

When to Give a Corporate Gift

The year-end holidays are the classic moment, but a gift often means more when it arrives at a less expected time: when you welcome a new client, close an important deal, celebrate a colleague's promotion or retirement, or mark a business anniversary. A small, beautiful object sent with a personal note at one of these moments is remembered far longer than one more holiday basket.

For the Desk

Caran d'Ache Ecridor Retro Ballpoint Pen

Caran d'Ache Ecridor Retro Ballpoint Pen

A palladium-coated ballpoint pen made in Geneva by Caran d'Ache – a client gift that gets used every working day. See more in fine writing by Caran d'Ache.

Caran d'Ache Léman Leather Business Card Holder, Saffron

Caran d'Ache Léman Leather Business Card Holder, Saffron

A leather business card holder from Caran d'Ache's Léman line in a warm saffron color – pair it with a pen for a complete desk set.

Herend Four Leaf Clover Paperweight

Herend Four Leaf Clover Paperweight

A good-luck charm for the new year, hand-painted in porcelain by Herend in Hungary. A natural thank-you for a client starting a new venture.

L'Objet Lito Paperweight

L'Objet Lito Paperweight

A sculptural paperweight from L'Objet, the luxury house crafting refined objects for the home with master artisans. More options among our paperweights and desk accessories.

For the Client Who Entertains

Lalique Wingen Tumbler

Lalique Wingen Tumbler

Crystal tumblers made by Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, available as a single glass, a set of two or a set of six – easy to scale for each recipient.

Lalique Facet Tumbler, 30 cl

Lalique Facet Tumbler, 30 cl

A faceted crystal tumbler from Lalique, handsome for whiskey or water alike.

Michael Aram Molten Nut Dish

Michael Aram Molten Nut Dish

A small handcrafted metal dish from the Michael Aram workshops for nuts, olives or sweets – a gift that works for almost anyone on the list.

Thank-You Gifts for Your Own Team

Employees appreciate the same care you give clients. A crystal tumbler, a quality pen or a pretty dish for the desk shows real thanks for a hard year – and giving everyone a piece from the same collection keeps things fair while still feeling special. For a manager or a long-serving colleague, step up to a set.

What Makes a Good Client Gift

Choose something the recipient can use at work or at home, that suits any taste, and that is clearly well made. Desk accessories, fine writing instruments and crystal glassware fit all three – they are personal without being too personal, and they work for clients you know well and those you are just getting to know.

Tips for Ordering Corporate Gifts

  • Order early. Luxury pieces are often made in small numbers, so place larger orders well before the holiday rush.
  • Know the rules. Some companies limit the value of gifts their employees can accept; a desk accessory or a single crystal piece usually fits.
  • Keep it personal, not promotional. A handwritten card means more than a logo.
  • Choose tiers. Give your top clients a set, and the wider team a single piece from the same collection.
  • Mind the shipping. We ship within the continental US, and each order goes to one address – place one order per recipient, or contact us for help with a larger order.

Browse our full corporate gifts collection, or contact us to plan a larger order.

Save your favorites: open any piece and tap the ♡ to add it to your Wishlist, then share it with your office manager or assistant.

— Tamar Medzadourian