12 Horse-Inspired Chic Gifts to Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse
Saddle up for the once‑in‑60‑years Year of the Fire Horse with 12 design‑forward equestrian gifts, thoughtful, stylish picks for hosts, riders, and anyone who loves a chic horse motif.
The Year of the Fire Horse arrives with rare momentum, Lunar New Year falls on 17 February 2026 and this pairing of horse plus fire only reappears every 60 years, so Wallpaper* assembled 12 horse‑inspired designs to mark the moment, “from Abask’s exquisite hand‑glazed dinner plates to Jonathan Anderson’s bookish new take on Dior’s ‘Saddle’ bag.” Below are the 12 items Wallpaper* flagged, with who to give them to and why they actually land.
1. Horse Hand‑Glazed Slipware Dinner Plates – 10in/25.5cm (set of 4)
A set of four 10in (25.5cm) hand‑glazed slipware plates is exactly the gift for the dinner‑party host who treats a table like a stage. Wallpaper* highlights Abask’s hand‑glazed work in the same breath, so these feel like collectible ceramics rather than massware, they’ll add equine charm to New Year feasts and feel intentional on display between courses.
2. ‘Saddle’ bag with strap
Jonathan Anderson’s “bookish new take on Dior’s ‘Saddle’ bag” is Wallpaper*’s fashion anchor in this edit; the list simply labels it “‘Saddle’ bag with strap.” Give this to the friend who lives in statement but story‑driven accessories, the strap makes it wearable across city errands and dinners, and Jonathan Anderson’s approach nods to heritage while making the silhouette feel fresh.
3. Sapphire horseshoe earring
A sapphire horseshoe earring is the quiet way to wear equestrian luck, small, personal, and a little glint that reads luxe without shouting. Wallpaper* points readers toward horseshoe earrings by Awe as “neat and discreet,” so this is the go‑to for someone who wants a symbolic nod to the Fire Horse without full equestrian regalia.
4. Horse floor lamp by Front
Front’s horse lamp for Moooi, “essentially a horse with a shade on top”, has been a “statement‑making stablemate since 2006,” according to Wallpaper*. This is the gift for someone with high ceilings and a hard‑to‑fill corner: it’s sculptural, theatrical, and guaranteed to change how a room reads when switched on.
5. Marfa Hand‑Painted Crystal Pitcher With Tumblers (set of 7)
A hand‑painted crystal pitcher and six tumblers (set of 7) is the kind of present that elevates any celebratory pour. For cocktail hosts or anyone who loves to entertain, Marfa’s painterly crystal doubles as a tabletop centerpiece and a practical bar tool, perfect for Lunar New Year toasts and beyond.
6. Riding the Clouds watch
The Riding the Clouds watch is a wearable way to carry the Fire Horse motif all day. Wallpaper* includes it among objects that bridge design and collectibility; pick it for the person who loves horology as jewelry, a watch that reads like an amulet as much as an accessory.
7. Horse Bookcase 91cm X 111cm
At 91cm x 111cm, the Horse Bookcase is a compact sculpture cum storage piece that suits someone who wants equestrian flair without overwhelming a room. It’s practical for work‑from‑home shelves or a living‑room display; give it to the reader, collector, or stylist who curates objects on open shelving.
8. Men's mule with horsebit
The men’s mule with horsebit is the sartorial gift for a man who prefers loafers with personality. A horsebit detail lifts a simple mule into something heritage‑adjacent, pair it with a sharp blazer or cropped trouser. If you’re building an equestrian wardrobe rather than gifting a single shoe, PureWow’s trend coverage reminds us that “sleek riding boots” and heritage details are part of this season’s equestrian rise, Sam Edelman’s Penny Leather Riding Boots are the practical, street‑ready riding‑boot option PureWow lists first.
9. Cuir Saddle perfume
Cuir Saddle perfume is the olfactory note in the edit, “cuir” evokes leather, so this reads like a well‑made man’s or unisex scent with equestrian resonance. It’s the kind of gift that lands for someone who collects niche fragrances or appreciates thematic, storytelling perfume.
10. Rocking horse
A rocking horse is the classic, sentimental pick that works for families or collectors of sculptural toys. Wallpaper* includes it among decor and design objects, so look for versions that double as art, for new parents, it’s heirloom potential; for apartment dwellers, a smaller sculptural model makes an unexpected shelf statement.
11. Horse dice charm
A horse dice charm is the tiny, wearable talisman for charm‑bracelet devotees. It’s the stocking‑stuffer‑meets‑keepsake in this list: give it to someone who layers jewelry and appreciates miniature design details that reference the year without being literal.
12. ‘Cheval à la Couverture’ blanket
The ‘Cheval à la Couverture’ blanket finishes the list with a homey, tactile note, perfect for someone who likes cozy laps and equestrian‑patterned throws. A blanket named in French feels like a design object as much as it is a comfort item; it’s the kind of thing that will live on a sofa and make a room feel intentionally edited.
Why these make strong Year‑of‑the‑Fire‑Horse gifts Wallpaper*’s Buying Guide intentionally mixes high design and collectible objects, “We’ve picked out a few designs we’re sure have staying power, from Abask’s exquisite hand‑glazed dinner plates to Jonathan Anderson’s bookish new take on Dior’s ‘Saddle’ bag.” That range is useful: you can gift small wearable talismans (horseshoe earrings, charms) or invest in a statement lamp or bookcase that anchors someone’s home for years. And PureWow’s framing of the zodiac energy, “The Fire Horse, known as Bing Wu, is passionate, dynamic and unstoppable. It fuels movement, courage and innovation…”, makes these pieces feel like more than decoration; they’re a way to harness a season’s mood into the objects people live with.
A quick practicality note for givers Many items in Wallpaper*’s list are design objects that may vary in availability; the lamp and plates carry clear designer attributions (Front for Moooi; Abask for hand‑glazed plates) while a few entries are named generically in the list. If you’re hunting for a specific model, Front’s lamp (originally flagged in 2006) or Marfa’s hand‑painted crystal, plan for lead times if you’re gifting around Lunar New Year, especially since this Fire Horse moment is a generational event (the last one was 1966).
Fire Horse energy, in practice Cornerstone Ranch frames the Year of the Fire Horse as a prompt to act: “How can we draw inspiration from the Year of the Fire Horse in our own lives? No matter your journey, this is a time to embrace new challenges, learn, and find courage within yourself.” Whether you’re gifting a riding boot, a lamp that changes a room, or a tiny charm that carries meaning, these objects are ways to give someone a nudge toward that braver, more restless energy the Fire Horse brings.
Happy horse hunting.
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