ABC Carpet & Home 888 Broadway, at 19th St. 212-473-3000 abchome.com This cavernous space full of ultraluxe linens, furniture, and home accessories doesn’t have a traditional registry, but you can set up a request-specific gift-certificate program for friends to contribute to. Every time they do, ABC will notify you, and you can pick up the accumulated credit. The hard part is picking from their vast selection: You’ll find sheet sets from companies like Frette (from $420), plus endless throws, pillows, quilts, and even Moroccan tapestries. Armani Casa 97 Greene St., nr. Prince St. 212-334-1271 armanicasa.com This offshoot of the Italian fashion mainstay is a favorite for couples who want muted, contemporary items that will blend well with any apartment. Make an appointment to pick out everything from a platinum-rimmed celadon Limoges dinner setting (dinner plate, dessert plate, bread-and-butter dish, and cup and saucer, $550) to a silver vase ($95). Avventura 463 Amsterdam Ave., at 82nd St. 212-769-2510 forthatspecialgift.com This airy, colorful shop is packed with chic, high-end contemporary hand-blown glass tableware. There’s a large selection of Venetian art glass ($75–$2,500), cheerful dishes from Deruta (from $275 per place setting), and to-die-for cocktail glasses (starting at $50) from Carlo Moretti. Baccarat 625 Madison Ave., at 59th St. 212-826-4100 baccarat.fr Baccarat uses lighting on its crystal to great dramatic effect: You're drawn to the glow. Couples drawn to the registry can pick out stemware, vases, candlesticks, and more (from $60). Barneys New York 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. 800-777-0087 barneys.com The inimitable collection of private-label tabletop stuff at this edgy-fashion mecca makes it a great resource for couples who already have all the basics. Changes or additions to your registry (including guests’ purchases) are instantly updated at the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles stores simultaneously. And there’s no better place to exchange your gifts for store credit; the options are limitless. Bed Bath & Beyond 620 Sixth Ave., at 18th St. 212-255-3550 410 E. 61st St., at First Ave. 646-215-4702 1932 Broadway, at 65th St. 917-441-9391 bedbathandbeyond.com Whether you’re outfitting an Orchard Street studio or a Park Avenue duplex, you’ll want to register here for kitchen things, tableware, and a good selection of towels and everyday linens (queen sheet sets are a modest $40–$200). Brands include Cuisinart, Mikasa, Dansk, Calphalon, All-Clad, Nautica, and Wamsutta. Look for Nicole Miller’s exclusive line of bedding and bath ($15–$400). The registry service offers consultations and free gift packaging. Bergdorf Goodman 754 Fifth Ave., at 58th St. 212-753-7300 Bergdorf does things the old-fashioned way—a consultant advises couples and writes down what they choose. There’s no online registry and no running through the store with a scanning wand. The seventh floor is packed with luxe tableware merchandised in glamorous vignettes (china runs from $80 to more than $6,000 per five-piece place setting). Classics from Lalique, Cristal Saint-Louis, and Bernardaud square off with modern works by designers like Ted Meuhling. Vintage silver and barware, too. Bernardaud 499 Park Ave., at 59th St. 212-371-4300 bernardaud.fr Register here for swank Limoges porcelain and French silver and crystal. When friends buy something, you’ll receive a gift notice and either have the item delivered or pick it up at your leisure. Sterling silver (from $695 a setting) and crystal (from $60), too. Bloomingdale's 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. 212-705-3340 bloomingdales.weddingchannel.com The expansive sixth floor has bottle openers, salad spinners, cookware (All-Clad, Calphalon), and small appliances (KitchenAid, Krups). You’ll also find loads of china, crystal, and silverware. Prestige china starts at $99. They carry every imaginable kind of bedding, too. Bridge Kitchenwares 214 E. 52nd St., nr. Third Ave. 212-688-4220 bridgekitchenware.com The pros-only atmosphere at this restaurant supplier and retailer can be intimidating, but salespeople are surprisingly helpful and are even willing to open the store early on Saturdays for couples who make appointments to pick top-quality cookware and small appliances for their registries. When you’re spending up to $120 on a single knife, you’ll appreciate the expert advice. Calvin Klein 654 Madison Ave., at 60th St. 212-292-9000 This spare, minimalist shop is a perfect backdrop for Klein’s luxe mix-and-match tableware. China comes in a range of colors and patterns ($60–$195 for a five-piece place setting), with wooden or metal accents (salad plates, chargers, and so on). You’ll also find similarly chic, understated linens (a queen-size Collection duvet will run you about $400). After you sign on with one of the registry specialists, you’ll get a free gift; when it’s all over, you’ll receive 10 percent off any remaining items on your wish list. Photographed by Kenneth Chen. |
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