The New York Times recently published a wonderful slideshow on museum gift shops. These often-overlooked stores are a treasure trove of creative, artistic, and one-of-a kind gifts. If you’re interested in buying off-registry for an engagement party, shower, wedding, or housewarming, definitely seek out your local museum gift shop. Here are some of my favorite finds from my favorite Chicago museums:
Museum of Contemporary Art:
Alessi Handheld Vacuum for $135:
Taepper Salt and Pepper Shakers for $38.50:

Cactus Bowl for $139
Field Museum:
Blue Flower Pattern Teapot for $94:

Crinkled Porcelain Sake Set for $46:

Red Mata Ortiz Wedding Vase for $135:

Art Institute:
Chagall Glass Panel for $84:

Hand-Carved Chess Set for $68:

Glass Leaf Platter for $125:

Cobalt and Amber Glass Bowl for $85:

Kimono Throw for $142:

Artist’s Palette Tray for $68:

Butterfly Teacup Set for $40:

Tunisian Plate for $50:

Italian Teapot for $98:

Do you ever buy off-registry? What are some of your favorite off-registry finds?
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