Design producer and distributor, Thorsten van Elten, is clinching the Christmas market with his own pop-up shop in the Brompton Design District. The event is called “Thorsten’s 12 days of Christmas” and is a good spot to pick up well-designed gifts.

THORSTEN’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, 2nd-13th December 2009

THE GARAGE

1 North Terrace (off Brompton Road), London SW3 2BA

As you would expect, Thorsten is selling classics such as the Pigeon Light by Ed Carpenter; Antlers coat hanger by Alex Taylor; taz ah mugs by Attua Aparicio Torinos; and Plant Cup by Gitta Gschwendtner.

There are also plenty of newer items to choose from. Upside-down SKY planters by BOSKKE; Cushions, Blankets, and Creatures by Donna Wilson; Kippford Hook Set by Jon Harrison (in brass and stainless steel); HemDing platter by Andreas Fabian; and Date Ruler by Andre Klauser.

For those hunting a bargain, Thorsten is running a Sample & Seconds Sale for three days from 4th-6th December, located on the other side of town in Bethnal Green.

Address: Units 14+15, 10-14 Hollybush Gardens, London E2 9QP (020 7739 7237)