No traditional list exists for the 17th anniversary gift, so those who want to buy by the numbers can consult the contemporary list, which suggests furniture.
Consider your partner. Are they more the his-and-hers computer desk types, or would they love a new Chinese wooden trunk coffee table?
Step2
Be practical, since furniture can be costly. Less expensive options could include bookcases, baby furniture, an office chair or a furniture-making kit. Books can be furniture, too.
Step3
Shop around. Investigate online stores, catalogs, specialty stores and department stores before you commit yourself.
Step4
Enclose a personal gift card.
Step5
Wrap the gift with care, and if you can, deliver it in person.
Tips & Warnings
Consider interpreting the suggestion creatively. Furniture can be patio furniture, or miniature furniture for the dollhouse aficionado. A feng shui gift certificate would be completely modern and original.
Furniture is very personal. Think about that Victorian house before you splurge on a genuine Charles Eames chair.