The year&rsquo;s most striking coffee table books, chosen for the tastemakers, aesthetes, and collectors in your life.

There are gifts, and then there are gifts that instantly elevate a room. In 2025, the coffee-table book remains the quiet luxury hero of holiday giving, equal parts decor, cultural capital, and pure visual pleasure. This year&rsquo;s standout releases span haute couture, contemporary art, photography, jewelry, architecture, and cultural history, each one a finely crafted object meant to be pored over, displayed, and treasured. They&rsquo;re the kinds of books people leaf through for a moment and end up lost in for an hour. So whether you&rsquo;re shopping for the fashion devotee, the art obsessive, the collector, or simply curating your own most-beautiful-life, consider this your guide to the season&rsquo;s most giftable, display-worthy treasures. Let the glossy indulgence begin.

A lavish survey of Vivienne Westwood&rsquo;s jewellery, this book showcases nearly 200 pieces, from brooches and necklaces to tiaras and rings, through dozens of previously unseen images. Organized thematically, it traces how her designs drew on historical references, regal motifs, punk influences, and art-historical allusions, offering a visually rich look at an essential yet often overlooked side of her creative legacy.

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Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery 

A sweeping, glittering survey of adornment across time and culture, Phaidon&rsquo;s The Jewelry Book celebrates everything from ancient talismans to avant-garde contemporary design. With hundreds of pieces photographed in stunning detail, it&rsquo;s the kind of tome you open &ldquo;just to browse&rdquo; and end up losing an hour to. Perfect for anyone who thinks jewelry is an art form&mdash;which, according to this book, it absolutely is.

The Jewelry Book 

A richly illustrated survey of the Haas Brothers&rsquo; imaginative practice, Uncanny Valley traces a decade of the duo&rsquo;s boundary-pushing work across sculpture, design, and fine art. Featuring their signature materials, forms, and handcrafted techniques, the book includes essays, interviews, and over 100 images, offering the first comprehensive look at their fantastical, genre-defying world.

Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley 

A lush visual biography of one of fashion&rsquo;s greatest couturiers, this Taschen edition chronicles Valentino Garavani&rsquo;s six-decade reign of glamour. Filled with iconic gowns, backstage snapshots, and lavish visuals, it reads like a love letter to Italian elegance. Give it to anyone who dreams in chiffon, red carpet fantasy, or &ldquo;Valentino red.&rdquo;

Valentino: A Grand Italian Epic 

This richly illustrated Assouline volume traces the transformation of Louis Vuitton from 19th-century luggage maker to global symbol of luxury. It&rsquo;s a story of craftsmanship, travel, and the evolution of an icon, told through archival imagery and design details that LV devotees will devour. A chic keepsake for brand loyalists.

From Louis to Vuitton 

This Assouline volume traces nearly two centuries of Guerlain&rsquo;s history, celebrating the house&rsquo;s continual spirit of innovation across fragrance, skincare, and cosmetics. Through archival materials, exclusive imagery, and insights into its iconic creations, the book highlights Guerlain&rsquo;s enduring influence and its commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and French elegance.

Guerlain: Visionary Since 1828 

Sneakerheads, rejoice. This Assouline volume charts the evolution of the Air Jordan line&mdash;from Michael Jordan&rsquo;s game-changing legacy to the cultural phenomenon that reshaped footwear forever. With rare images and design history, it&rsquo;s the coffee-table flex every collector wants.

Air Jordan

A sleek tribute to the world&rsquo;s most famous secret agent, this book spotlights every iconic Bond vehicle&mdash;from gadget-laden Aston Martins to unforgettable chase-scene classics. Packed with production photos and behind-the-scenes lore, it&rsquo;s the ultimate gift for fans of style, cinema, and speed.

James Bond Cars

This travel-meets-luxury volume journeys through Peru&rsquo;s landscapes, culture, and Belmond&rsquo;s legendary hotels and trains. Expect breathtaking photography of&nbsp; Las Casitas, Machu Picchu, and rich local traditions all wrapped in Assouline&rsquo;s signature glamorous design. For the wanderer with refined taste.

Peru: An Odyssey Across a Time-Honored Land

Rizzoli offers a richly illustrated look at the remarkable homes of the Guinness family, tracing their story through the Irish and British estates they built, inhabited, and shaped. Featuring newly commissioned photography, archival images, and historic paintings, the book explores iconic properties from Farmleigh and Luggala to Elveden Hall and Kenwood House, revealing the architectural and cultural legacy of one of Europe&rsquo;s most renowned families.

The Houses of Guinness

This sparkling Rizzoli monograph celebrates the &ldquo;King of Diamonds&rdquo; with extraordinary close-ups of legendary gems, high jewelry masterpieces, and the house&rsquo;s unparalleled craftsmanship. For anyone who loves brilliance, literally.

Harry Winston 

A richly photographed tour of the Frick&rsquo;s restored Gilded Age mansion, this volume offers an intimate look at its grand rooms and the masterpieces they contain, from works by Vermeer and Rembrandt to Fragonard and Bellini. Highlighting both the architecture and the artworks that define the museum&rsquo;s character, it&rsquo;s a timeless pick for anyone who loves historic interiors, exceptional art, or the quiet elegance of New York&rsquo;s cultural landmarks.

The Frick Collection: The Historic Interiors

A striking new volume dedicated to one of America&rsquo;s most celebrated contemporary portraitists, Amy Sherald offers an in-depth look at her practice through essays by leading voices in art and culture. It features her instantly recognizable grayscale figures and vibrant, psychologically rich compositions, tracing Sherald&rsquo;s evolution and singular approach to representing Black identity. Thoughtful texts and beautifully reproduced paintings make this an essential addition for anyone who follows contemporary art, portraiture, or the cultural impact of Sherald&rsquo;s visionary style.

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

A dream gift for any fashion or photography lover, Peter Lindbergh. On Fashion Photography brings together the images Lindbergh personally selected as his favourites. This XL volume spans his career, showcasing the cinematic, character-driven style that made him a defining voice in fashion imagery. A striking, statement-making book for anyone who loves powerful photographs and timeless style.

Peter Lindbergh. On Fashion Photography

A sleek, contemporary showcase of Annie Leibovitz&rsquo;s recent portraits, this book gathers her images of cultural figures, artists, and public personalities into one elegant volume. The clean design makes each photograph feel like a moment of cultural memory. It&rsquo;s a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants their art books to feel current, polished, and collectible.

Annie Leibovitz: Women: 2025 Edition

Curated by filmmaker Sofia Coppola, this lavish 450-page volume presents a bespoke visual history of Chanel couture. Through unseen sketches, archival photographs, runway images, and memorabilia spanning from Gabrielle Chanel&rsquo;s origins to modern days, the book feels like a couture scrapbook that is equal parts art object, fashion archive, and cinematic mood board. A perfect gift for anyone who loves fashion&rsquo;s magic, heritage, and storytelling.

Chanel Haute Couture

A striking tribute to Patrick Demarchelier&rsquo;s legacy, this volume blends his most iconic fashion images with a selection of never-before-seen photographs curated by his son, Victor. Designed by Fabien Baron, it&rsquo;s a polished, era-spanning portrait of one of fashion&rsquo;s most influential modern photographers.

Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen

This elegant volume traces more than two centuries of self-portraiture, from 19th-century paintings to contemporary photographs and conceptual works, showing how artists have chosen to represent themselves and their identities over time. With over 60 carefully selected works, both iconic and lesser-known, the book offers an intimate, gallery-like stroll through art history. A thoughtful, visually rich gift for anyone drawn to art, identity, and the enduring power of self-representation.

Self Portraits: From 1800 to the Present

Drawing on Sam Shaw&rsquo;s candid photographs and newly uncovered letters, this volume offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Marilyn Monroe beyond the myth. From iconic on-set moments to quiet, personal scenes, it reveals her as a complex, deeply human figure. With remastered archival images and intimate correspondence, it&rsquo;s both a historical document and a touching portrait, and an ideal gift for cinephiles, photography lovers, and fans of Hollywood&rsquo;s golden age.

The Ultimate 2025 Luxury Coffee Table Book Gift Guide

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