53 Unique Uncommon Goods Gifts Guaranteed to Wow Your Giftees

Sarah M. Vazquez
Sarah M. VazquezCommerce SEO Editor
For the past 8 years, I've covered all things shopping. My work's been published by Hearst, PureWow, and Bauer Media Group. I'm a Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl (with a BA in English from Montclair State University) who loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and my family (but not necessarily in that order).
Megan Gray
Megan Gray
Estate sales, yard sales, and antique shops were regular weekend destinations for my brother and me as kids. My parents, always on the hunt for period-appropriate decor for our Staten Island 19th-century house, made sure of it. Since then, I’ve had a love for home design and…read more
updated Dec 17, 2025
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Is there anything better than surprising someone with a truly unique gift? While it’s a treat to see the joy someone gets out of a surprising gift, finding those gifts is easier said than done. However, there’s one place that has a knack for rounding up fun, quirky, and unique gifts that always get people excited: Uncommon Goods.

To give you a little taste of what you can expect to find, we rounded up the best Uncommon Goods gifts sure to impress your next giftee. From unique personalized finds like a handblown glass olive oil pourer to fun classes like mixology, we’re confident you’ll find a great gift for someone on your shopping list — and don’t be surprised if you end up picking up something fun for yourself, too.

Ooma Bowl
$38

This editor-loved ergonomic bowl makes an excellent gift for your favorite foodies who love to pair chips and dip, cheese and crackers, and even soups and sandwiches. While you can eat from the Ooma Bowl at the table like any other dish, it's designed to also rest comfortably along the curve of your hand, so you can eat and move around as you please.

$38 at Uncommon Goods
My Life Story - So Far
$35

Document your life story with this prompt-filled journal that's cloth-bound and detailed with gold-foil edges. It features sections dedicated to family, friends, school, and more to relive your favorite memories through writing and pictures.

$35 at Uncommon Goods
Peanut Butter Sampler
$45

This Peanut Butter Sampler includes six jars of honey-roasted PB blends with add-ins like chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee, cherries, white chocolate, and more to make your salty-sweet snack dreams come true.

$45 at Uncommon Goods
The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter
$48

Achieve popcorn perfection with these kernel-sifting bowls. A clever colander at the bottom separates the popped pieces from the kernels, so your favorite popcorn eater can stay fully absorbed in their movies or shows without worrying about breaking their teeth.

$48 at Uncommon Goods
Pickleball Paddle Snack Tray
$35

Serve up your best post-game snacks on this charming serving tray. Shaped like a pickleball racket, it features multiple sections (including one for a dip or sauce), and it’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe. And if you get it as a gift, you’ll earn a point with the pickleball player in your life.

$35 at Uncommon Goods
Book Lover's Tea Collection Gift Box
$47

What’s better than a good book and a warm cup of tea? This collection of loose-leaf teas, of course. The tin includes five best-selling blends, including a floral black tea, mild white tea, and more, that are curated to complement your TBR pile. It even includes a stainless steel infuser.

$47 at Uncommon Goods
NFL Game Day Bingo, Set of 2
$68

Liven up your next game night with this official NFL bingo set. Reviewers say this football-themed twist on the classic game is a total must-have for any fan. The wooden set comes with 48 tokens and two game boards. Just pick your favorite team and get playing.

$68 at Uncommon Goods
Portable Outdoor Wine Table
$48

The new MVP of your backyard party is here. This portable outdoor wine table is designed for convenience, easily holding a bottle of wine, two stemmed glasses, and a small snack plate. A built-in spike allows for simple setup and stable support in grass or sand. Best of all, it folds up for convenient storage.

$48 at Uncommon Goods
Animal Bestie Insulated Food Container
$35

Pair this adorable insulated food container with a water bottle, and you’ve got a super cute gift. Both are double-walled, ensuring hot beverages stay hot and cold drinks stay cold. The durable stainless steel construction is leakproof and can handle the daily tumbles and jostling of a backpack. Choose from a cow, penguin, and more.

$35 at Uncommon Goods
Storybook DIY Kit
$45

This DIY kit lets you build a magically detailed 3D display that's a cozy dream scene. It assembles just like a puzzle, so no glue is required. Plus, you can illuminate your creation by simply adding two AAA batteries (not included).

$45 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Compact Swivel Cheese Board
$55

Buying a gift for someone who doesn’t have a lot of space but loves to entertain? Then you need to get this compact cheeseboard. It starts as a triangle and then swivels out into a round, tiered tray for meats, cheeses, appetizers, and more. The bottom even includes a drawer with a stainless steel cheese fork and two knives. Choose from a standard (13-inch) or large (17-inch).

$55 at Uncommon Goods
Cast Iron Potato Baker
$40

Cook up to four potatoes in a snap with this cast iron baker. Place it in the oven or over a campfire; the durable construction will last for years and years. Plus, it features four interior stakes to keep potatoes secure and thoroughly cooked.

$40 at Uncommon Goods
Boozy Flavored Hot Chocolate Bombs
$18$15

Elevate your hot chocolate experience with this three-pack of chocolate bombs, ideal for gifting. Each bomb, containing either rum, amaretto, or Irish cream, adds a delicious, boozy kick when dropped into your cocoa.

$15 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Box Wine Dispenser
$75

Being a big fan of boxed wine, I've been hinting to my husband about this dispenser for ages. It's crafted from smooth acacia wood and cleverly designed to conceal and hold most 3-liter bags, leaving the spout accessible for easy pouring. The stand's height makes filling a stemmed glass simple, and it's attractive enough to leave out on the counter.

$75 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Pet Portrait Wood Slice Ornament
$35

Celebrate the holiday season with a personalized wooden ornament featuring your beloved pet, laser-engraved from a photo you submit. This rustic keepsake includes a red ribbon for easy hanging, and you have the option to include a Santa hat on your furry friend's portrait.

$35 at Uncommon Goods
Tiny Tarot Deck Necklace
$58

Even if your loved one isn’t into tarot, they can appreciate how stylish and unique this necklace is. The pendant holds 22 mini versions of the Major Arcana cards, each about the size of a thumbprint, and it includes a 30-inch bronze chain and tarot pocket guide. Just pull out a card during the day when you need a little insight or inspiration.

$58 at Uncommon Goods
Ice Cream Shop Lickable Bubbles, Set of 4
$25

Have you ever wondered what a bubble tasted like? Now you can make that a reality with these Lickable Bubbles. They feature four safe and edible flavors (cookie dough, vanilla, strawberry, and mint chocolate) for kids two and up, and can take your next birthday party to the next level.

$25 at Uncommon Goods
Stay Cool Adjustable Laptop Desk
$39

Whether you’re working from home or just watching movies in bed, this adjustable desk can keep you (and your laptop) cool. It’s designed with ventilation holes and a pair of built-in USB-powered fans, and can prop up a laptop up to 16 inches. Plus, there’s an indentation for a mug and a side drawer for pens, post-its, or earbuds.

$39 at Uncommon Goods
Salad Pod
$25

The bestselling pod is an innovative, Mason jar-inspired lunch container designed for salads. It features a clever front hatch for easy access to your greens, along with a dedicated dressing capsule. Compact, lightweight, and leakproof, this 4.5-cup pod is perfect for tossing into your bag when taking lunch on the go.

$25 at Uncommon Goods
Taste of Italy Adventure Snack Box
$25

No need to update your passport, you can bring a taste of Italy right to your door with this popular snack box. Featuring seven tasty treats, like tiramisu, fruit jellis, and more, every item is made and sold in Italia. Plus, it comes with trivia, recipes, and a guidebook with tasting games. Buon appetito!

$25 at Uncommon Goods
MLB Wall Sculpture Stadium Art
$85

You won’t strike out with this official MLB wall sculpture as a gift. Simply select your home team's stadium to receive a detailed, ready-to-hang framed sculpture right out of the box. The four distinct layers (field, seating, sections, and video board) are meticulously crafted to make you feel like you're at the ballpark.

$85 at Uncommon Goods
Mushroom Cottage Air Fort
$60

This whimsical mushroom-capped cottage is a guaranteed hit for children aged 3 and up. Measuring 50 by 101 inches when inflated, it's a fairy tale come to life — and is even large enough for an adult to climb inside! A standard box fan (not included) inflates the cottage in under 30 seconds, and a storage bag is provided for easy storage.

$60 at Uncommon Goods
Crossbody Water Bottle Bag
$59

For the loved one who is always hydrated, this stylish bag is a practical gift. The main compartment is waterproof and designed to fit up to a 32-ounce bottle or tumbler, plus there’s a large pocket for a phone, keys, cash, and more. Five color options are available, as well as personalization for an extra touch.

$59 at Uncommon Goods
Mystery Prize Bath Bomb
$12

What’s better than a soothing bath bomb? A bath bomb with money inside, of course. Choose from three scents (Bamboo Teak, Piña Colada, or Cinnamon Donut), drop it in your tub, and await your monetary prize (a mystery bill that’s anywhere from $1 to $20). The perfect stocking stuffer does exist.

$12 at Uncommon Goods
Golf Dartboard
$50

This unique dartboard occupies the sweet spot where golf meets darts. The set comes complete with a golf course-shaped board, six darts (three red and three blue), and instructions to get you started. Hang it on your wall and aim for a hole (or dart)-in-one.

$50 at Uncommon Goods
Weighted Hug Calming Heart Pillow
$92

Ready to unwind? This 8-pound weighted pillow is designed for ultimate relaxation. Featuring one silky side and one plush side, it even includes pockets to slide your hands into for a cozy snuggle. It comes with a bag for easy storage and portability. Act fast — it's selling out quickly, with only one color remaining!

$92 at Uncommon Goods
Blooming Floral Gardener's Tool Seat
$48

A long-time favorite at Uncommon Goods, this gardener's tool seat is a durable and practical essential for anyone with a green thumb. It has been a best-reviewed item for over ten years, offering a convenient place to sit (supporting up to 250 pounds) and ample storage for organizing all your gardening tools.

$48 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Domino Train Hub Set, Hub and Stones
$50

Gather the family for a fun game night with this custom domino train hub. It's personalized with your family's surname in the center, and comes with colorful stone markers to keep track of each player's progress. The complete set includes the hub, 91 dominoes, color stones, and a handy storage bag. Don't forget to add the personalized domino holders.

$50 at Uncommon Goods
Couch Caddy
$49

This sturdy acacia wood couch caddy makes relaxing on the sofa even better. Designed to fit easily over the arm of most couches, chairs, and recliners, it offers convenient storage for all your essentials, including a remote, book, magazine, snack, drink, and more.

$49 at Uncommon Goods
Olive Oil Dipping Gift Set
$68

One gift that I personally can’t wait to gift this year is this luxe olive oil dipping set. With a bottle of artisanal Spanish olive oil, a gourmet oil dipping spice kit, and two snack plates, it’s perfect for anyone who loves a good tapas night.

$68 at Uncommon Goods
Handblown Glass Olive Oil Pourer
$48

For a truly one-of-a-kind gift, opt for one of these glass pourers, which can hold up to 12 ounces of olive oil or vinegar. Made in Rhode Island by artist Jill Henrietta Davis, these pourers are hand-blown and available in three vibrant colorways. They're also chic enough to double as decor.

$48 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Book Nook Reading Valet
$68

Shopping for the book-lovers in your life can be hard, but with this book nook you’re sure to make any reader's day. This bedside accessory features a dedicated spot for their book (open to the page they're on!), reading glasses, beverage, and phone for an organized display they’ll love returning to night after night.

$68 at Uncommon Goods
Self-Watering Planter & Propagation Station
$59

Looking for a unique gift for the plant parents in your life? This gorgeous planter is the ultimate 2-in-1 with an elegant, self-watering terracotta pot on one side and a propagation glass on the other. Who knew a planter could be so functional and stylish!

$59 at Uncommon Goods
Stemless Aerating Wine Glasses (Set of 2)
$52

Aerating wine is a great way to release its full potential of flavors and aromas, and with these ingenious stemless wine glasses, it can happen all at once. Featuring a built-in aerator, simply pour your favorite wine directly into the glass and leave the cumbersome decanters in the past.

$52 at Uncommon Goods
Turntable Cheese Board
$65

This turntable cheese board's needle is actually a cheese slicer. Simply lift it up and use its wire to cut into cheeses of all kinds without having to fetch a separate knife and risk it sliding off the board. How cool is that? It's definitely a fun gift option!

$65 at Uncommon Goods
Create Your Own Reel Viewer
$35

Photo albums are great and all, but this customized gadget from Uncommon Goods is way more fun. It's just like the viewfinders that kids use to look at photos from around the world, but this grown-up version comes with a reel of seven photos that you submit. Every time your giftee pushes the button, they'll be treated to another image that will warm their heart and bring back special memories.

$35 at Uncommon Goods
MLB Stadium Sculpture Candle
$48

Part sports memorabilia, part functional home decor, the MLB Stadium Sculpture Candle is one of our favorite gifts for sports fans. Topped with a laser-cut wooden replica of the stadium of your choice, this candle — aptly named “Field of Dreams” — smells like a breezy day at the ballpark with notes of eucalyptus and citrus.

$48 at Uncommon Goods
Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar
$28

For a unique take on the annual advent calendar, pick up the Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar. This fun find lets your recipient enjoy a daily mini-puzzle that features images of family holiday traditions. The best part? All 24 puzzles can be placed together to great one cozy winter image!

$28 at Uncommon Goods
National Parks Bucket List Water Bottle
$58

If you have someone on your shopping list who’s looking to hit all 63 U.S. parks, this bucket list water bottle is the perfect thing for their next adventure. Made of stainless steel, this powder-coated bottle features a laser engraving of every park and comes with matching stickers so they can decorate the bottle after visiting each park.

$58 at Uncommon Goods
Personalized Hearts Four-Across Game
$88

Looking for a personalized gift for the game-lovers in your life? This wood-cut “four across” game is the cutest way to go. What better gift for a couple could there be than to have their names and an important date carved into a classic two-player board they can pull out each game night?

$88 at Uncommon Goods
Custom Pet Embroidered Sweatshirt
$99

Pet parents wear their love for their furry friends on their sleeve — and now they can do that literally. This custom sweatshirt features an embroidered picture of their pet (simply upload a picture of Fido and you’re set) that’ll sit across their heart for an especially sweet gifting moment.

$99 at Uncommon Goods
Home Bar Hero: Mixology Class
$66

A gift any wannabe drink connoisseur is sure to get a kick out of, the Home Bar Hero: Mixology Class will instantly up their cocktail game. This 90-minute class is hosted by one of Brooklyn’s most engaging mixologist, Amy K, where she’ll teach your recipient how to make three craft cocktails with our Flavored Simple Syrup Set: a Cucumber Chili Margarita, a Left Hand, and a Gimlet. Talk about a spirited gift.

$66 at Uncommon Goods
New York Times Custom Football Book
$90

Perfect for the football fan in your life, the New York Times Custom Football Book is a hard gift to beat. Bound in a gorgeous library binding, this book features a collection of New York Times articles covering their favorite NFL team through the years so they can retrace the history of the team as they flip through the historic pages of the NYT’s archive.

$90 at Uncommon Goods
Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup
$17

Perfect for the friend who left their heart in New York City, this Greek coffee cup is sure to become a cherished gift. Inspired by the bodega staple, this cup will last for years (unlike its paper counterpart) thanks to its ceramic design, complete with the iconic blue and white motif to boot.

$17 at Uncommon Goods
Recipes By Mail Subscription
$42

Have someone in your life that’s both a foodie and a history buff? We found the perfect gift. Each month, this fascinating recipe subscription series delivers replicas of real handwritten recipes from some of history’s biggest figures including George Washington, Emily Dickinson, and Rosa Parks, for a gift that’ll have your giftee checking their mailbox with glee.

$42 at Uncommon Goods
Indoor S'mores Fire Pit
$140

No access to a campfire? No problem! This chic little s’mores kit comes with everything your loved one needs to (safely) enjoy the tasty treat anytime, anywhere. Complete with a stylish handmade base, stainless-steel skewers with a glass to store them, a roasting pit, and a snuffer for when they're ready to put out the flame, the only thing left to do is pick up some chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows.

$140 at Uncommon Goods
Nibs and Sips: Chocolate & Coffee Tasting
$95

Drinking coffee is often a rushed process as you hurry to get out the door, but this Nibs & Sips virtual event will force your gift recipient to slow down and truly appreciate two of the most important substances that most of us take for granted. With this experience gift, they’ll get a curated selection of chocolate bars and coffees, and they'll get to enjoy each one while learning about their distinct flavor profiles. Delicious, indeed.

$95 at Uncommon Goods
Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar
$149

Want to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of guitar? The Loog guitar (and this Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar set) is the perfect place to start. Beloved by parents, rockstars, and kids alike, this guitar is about the same size as a ukulele and features an adorable design that comes bundled with flashcards, an app, and free video lessons. An innovative way to teach guitar, the Loog has only the first three strings of a regular guitar (same strings, same tuning); it teaches traditional finger placement that can be easily applied to a six-string guitar, which is something sure to excite kids as they get older.

$149 at Uncommon Goods
Vertical Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth
$210

If you're looking for a real conversation starter for the music-lover in your life, going outside of the box may just be your best bet. This vertical record player not only suspends discs at a nearly 90-degree angle (turning their favorite music into a work of art), but it also houses an FM radio (with alarm!) and anterior notch that's perfect for displaying the album cover as you spin.

$210 at Uncommon Goods
Sassy Storage Canister
$68

This stunning ceramic container checks the box for both style and functionality. Fairy tale lover or not — though it’s totally giving Beauty and the Beast vibes — this piece is endearingly whimsical without being too overwhelming. It’ll have your guests doing a double take — and then asking immediately where you got it.

$68 at Uncommon Goods
12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
$55

That friend who always orders their food extra-spicy will get a kick from having 12 days of heat. Like all great hot sauces, these have specific flavor profiles and funny names to match (Psycho Curry, Oh My Garlic, and Habanero Evil are our faves), and they may help someone on your list discover their next favorite sauce!

$55 at Uncommon Goods
DIY Ornament Advent Calendar
$45

Looking for a fun DIY gift for kids? This ornament advent calendar lets the little ones in your life count down to Christmas by making a new ornament each day. At the end, they’ll be left with 25 new decorations they’ll look forward to hanging year after year.

$45 at Uncommon Goods
Budding Artistry Flower Arranging
$60

Help your giftee find their peace with this customer-favorite floral arranging class. The 90-minute class is led by expert floral artist Nsombi Woodson and will leave your loved one with the most beautiful bouquet and some skills they’ll be able to keep forever.

$60 at Uncommon Goods

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