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17th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 32 Unusual Ideas They’ll Love

Did you know that the modern gift for a 17th wedding anniversary is furniture? Explore our 32 favourite gift ideas to celebrate 17 years of marriage here

17th Anniversary Gifts

17th Anniversary Gifts

Surprisingly, there is no traditional wedding anniversary gift for 17 years of marriage, but the modern gift to celebrate a 17th wedding anniversary is furniture. If you're as addicted to buying as much furniture as your home can possibly fit as we are, or, if you want to give your house a face lift with some new pieces, then you'll be thrilled by this news!

If you or someone you know has their 17th wedding anniversary coming up, then there are lots of thoughtful gift ideas to consider, from modern bedside tables to sleek gold bar trolleys. Prefer a sofa where you and your spouse can cuddle up to reminisce on your 17 years of marriage? We have suggestions for those, too!

Whether you'd like to give your bedroom a style overhaul with a brand new bed or bedside table, or if you're after a unique item for a couple you know, you'll find lots of stunning and original 17th wedding anniversary gift ideas right here.

1. Cinema Love Seat – £1,245, Loaf

If you’re a couple who love a cosy night in watching a film then a cinema love seat from Loaf could be the thing that you’re missing in your lives! This deliciously squishy seat comes in five different sizes and in your choice of 138 gorgeous fabrics.

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2. Bedside Table – £199, West Elm at John Lewis

Available in the jade green shown or in nougat, this show wood bedside table would be the perfect addition to your bedroom. If you want to make it even more special then fill the drawer with thoughtful gifts, like a sleep mask and pillow spray or a book from their favourite author.

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3. Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table – £330, The Orchard Furniture

This stunning coffee table is made from reclaimed wood and would be perfect for the eco-friendly love of your life. The distressed finish means every piece is totally unique, which we think adds an extra special touch to your gift.

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4. Lida Gold Metal & Glass Bar Trolley – £345, Oliver Bonas

Drinks trolleys have made a serious comeback. This gorgeous gold met and glass drinks trolley from Oliver Bonas means that you and your partner will always be ready for cocktail o’clock!

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5. Floating Bedside Table - £115, Etsy

Give your bedroom a makeover with the addition of brand new bedside tables. Mounted to the wall, these stylish tables appear to float. Make this gift extra special by filling the shelves with things you know your partner would love.

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6. Marble Style Coffee Table – £186.99, Amazon

Give your living room a chic touch with this marble-inspired coffee table from Amazon. If you know that the love of your life has also fallen in love with the marble trend then they’re bound to love this.

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7. Occasional Chair — £70, Homebase

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There are so many lovely velvet armchairs out there, but this ochre one by Homebase adds a special pop of colour to your space, while being a very thrifty £70. It also comes in a number of block colours.

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8. Elowen Swivel Chair — £498, Anthropologie

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Anthropologie’s eye-catching Elowen swivel chair would work just as well as an armchair as it would by your desk in a home office. The salmon pink colour is our fave, but it also comes in two other shades.

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9. Island Spirit Chair — £398, Anthropologie

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These printed chairs come in four designs, with this one being our favourite. As they are a definite investment, you may only be able to buy one, but given the standout print, one will certainly be enough.

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10. Jarrod, Outback Tan Leather — £1,899, Made

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Made’s gorgeous sofa may be an investment, but it’s one absolutely worth making when you take into account the stunning dark tan hue and soft, buttery-looking leather. Plus, it’s big enough to fit the whole family on!

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11. Crescent Moon Wall Shelf — £47, Urban Outfitters

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Shelves don’t have to be boring, and this crescent moon-shaped shelf by Urban Outfitters proves the point perfectly!

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12. Tavi Coffee Table — £199, Urban Outfitters

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The unique legs of this table make it ideal for those who like to mix up their living room. Imagine it piled high with coffee table books, along with a nice cup of tea!

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13. Celestial Petite Accent Chair — £598, Anthropologie

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We could just as easily see this fashion-forward chair design at a trendy art museum as we can in your home. In short, it’s a dream buy for bold spaces.

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14. Acacia Wood Ladder — £89.99, Zara Home

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Ladders like this acacia wood design by Zara Home are perfect decorative furniture pieces that also come in handy for draping blankets or towels over.

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15. Folding Aluminium and Canvas Chair - £89.99, Zara Home

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Cosy up on this canvas folding chair by Zara Home, which could as easily be used for reading as it could be for roasting marshmallows around the campfire.

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16. Grey Velvet Storage Ottoman Bench — £89.99, BTFY

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An ottoman adds a touch of sophistication to any bedroom, and this velvet-finish style by BTFY is one of the best we’ve found for both style and practicality.

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17. Hanna Black Chest — £159, Dunelm

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This versatile black chest by Dunelm has many uses, and looks antique despite its thrifty price and high street status!

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18. Tress Mustard Yellow Velvet Chair — £375, Oliver Bonas

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How unique is this Oliver Bonas chair, which comes in a number of colours?! We love the cut-out design and bold mustard hue.

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19. Luxe Indigo Velvet Bar Stool — £295, Oliver Bonas

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Another great buy by Oliver Bonas, the Luxe Velvet Bar Stool comes in a range of colours to suit all homes.

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20. Brass Bar Cart — £476, Soho Home

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Every home needs a drinks trolley, and Soho Home’s luxe take on the humble bar cart will elevate any space and add a touch of sophistication.

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21. Round Storage Ottoman — £74.99, Wayfair

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Is this Wayfair find an ottoman? A pouffe? A place to lay your newspaper or even a laptop? Well, in our opinion, it can be all three, making it a super versatile buy. Plus, we love the fashionable metal base.

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22. Harris Tweed Pumpkin Small Stool, Patchwork Tweed — £249, Barker and Stonehouse

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A more traditional style, this Harris Tweed pouffe still stands out for its unique material and design. The perfect gift for a partner who loves a tweed jacket, perhaps?

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23. Small Black Industrial Storage Dresser — £250, Urban Outfitters

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Urban Outfitters’ small black industrial storage dresser combines modernity with tradition incredibly well.

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24. Tabitha Storage Cabinet — £720, Urban Outfitters

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This gorgeous storage cabinet made from white oak can be filled with anything, from books to beauty products. Pretty and practical, we hear you say?

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25. Wood and Metal Storage Furniture — £99.99, Zara Home

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You can never have enough storage space, and this wood and metal piece works wonderfully in the kitchen to store fresh produce or tableware.

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26. Folding Wood and Leather Chair — £179.99, Zara Home

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This unique folding chair is just so cool. We love the strips of leather and the dark acacia wood. Plus, it's super compact and can be folded up for road trips.

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27. Bevelled Wooden Table — £159.99, Zara Home

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This glorious bevelled wooden table is a nice change of pace from more chunky wooden pieces. Its sleek design makes it the perfect addition to a modern dining room.

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28. Teak and Rattan Armchair — £299.99, Zara Home

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Rattan is so very ‘in’ right now, and Zara Home’s take on the trend is as glorious as you’d expect.

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29. Logan Double Sofa Bed — £349, Marks & Spencer

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Not only is this affordable piece a cosy-looking, ultra-chic sofa, it also doubles as a pull-out bed for when family or friends come to visit!

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30. Hastings Grey Dressing Table & Stool — £349, Marks & Spencer

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Every beauty fans needs - no, deserves - a dressing table, and Marks & Spencer’s Hastings Grey Dressing Table & Stool can make all your wishes come true!

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31. Santoro Nest of Tables — £179, Marks & Spencer

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Whether you’re going to use these as side tables in your living room, or by your bed to keep your book and glass of water, M&S’ brass-finished designs get top marks from us.

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32. Farley Round Coffee Table — £249, Marks & Spencer

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The Farley Round Coffee Table boasts a chic marble design, along with a fair amount of space to ensure room for everything needed.

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