Extraordinary

I’m late to report on this by a few weeks. But I wanted to share what an extraordinary place this shop is. I had been searching weeks for the right gift for one of my dear friends. I don’t like to give gifts just to give gifts, I’m sorta known for giving the right gift! I have to feel the energy and the gift match the person I’m giving it to. This shop is near my favorite package shop so I decided to wonder in and so happy I did. The sales rep was personable asked great questions and wanted to know my price points. She pointed out some great options and I have to say I left very happy with the purchase. My dear friend also really loved the gift. Next time I’m looking for something unique this will be on my list of places to stop by. Did I mention gift wrapping and bag included! Still winning.

Such a delightful little shop, and the shopkeepers are beyond helpful. Extraordinary is a must when you’re in need of a gift! Unique, thoughtful, conversation starter– a few words to describe the things you’ll come across at extraordinary! Highly recommended!

Whenever I’ve needed a special gift, like for a wedding, housewarming or important birthday, this is where I start. This saves me a lot of time, because almost everything in the store is unique. You can’t find this stuff anywhere else — and also it won’t break the bank — so why go to a department store or some run-​of-​the-​mill gift shop and buy something you’ve seen a million times? The prices at Extraordinary are very fair and, when I can afford to, I don’t mind spending a bit more on something that I know will knock the socks off the recipient. (In fact, I’m headed there today to look for something special for a friend who finally bought the house she’s been saving for for the past 20 years.) An example of something I bought there as a wedding present was an ornamental bowl made in Vietnam. It was (is) truly a work of art. But you also can find small items (chatchkes) that don’t look cheap and tacky. At every price point there’s something to choose from.
I’ve noticed that Extraordinary is staffed and owned by people who are really into what they do, have a love for the products they sell and take genuine pleasure in helping their customers find something beautiful and unique. This store has been around for at least a decade (maybe longer) which is a testament to how good it is, because it’s on a somewhat obscure corner of E. 57^th St. and you have to know it’s there, or you might pass it by. So now you know!

This shop carries a variety of unique gifts for the person who already has everything. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Don’t worry if you have a tight budget, they will help you find an appropriate gift.

A neighborhood gem that should be known by everyone, everywhere, this shop always has the perfect gift — be it for wedding, baby or a hostess gift for the weekend, at the right price point.

More than extraordinary, this shop is truly unique in Manhattan. In the heart of midtown, one can select from an impeccably chosen array of gifts at any price for any occasion with the warm assistance of proprietors who know how to match their customers with the perfect item. I’ve been one of those customers for nearly as long as Extraordinary has been open and have bought gifts that included: a lacquer and mother-​of-​pearl tray for my parents’ anniversary; an enameled frame for a friend’s new baby; salad servers for a house warming gift and countless trays for friends’ weddings. I just stopped by the store to tell Chiquita about my own wedding, since she was the first friend to meet my now-​fiancé when we first started dating. As my wedding approaches, I’m hoping for a tray of my own!

Extraordinary is my favorite gift shop anywhere, not just in New York. I live in the neighborhood and this is always my first (and often only) stop for host/​hostess gifts; I’ve also found fabulous gifts for family, friends, coworkers, and business associates here. Items are priced reasonably and are available in many price ranges. The selection of items is well edited, so you won’t waste time combing through junk; everything is great. I’ve only shopped in the evening, so I don’t know if a different lady is there in the daytime; the lady that I’ve dealt with is very friendly and makes great suggestions. Complimentary gift wrap is also a super huge plus! Late hours are helpful, too. I particularly like the unusual salt & pepper sets (my mom collects them), the lovely trays (great hostess gift), the gorgeous frames, and the serving items (I purchased great salad tongs for myself, dipping cups for my mother-​in-​law, a candy dish for my mother-​in-​law, and a cheese set for my cousin). My husband likes the soap and candles.

The BEST GIFT SHOP EVER, IN MIDTOWN. This lovely unique shop has a gift for EVERYONE and for EVERY ROOM IN YOUR APARTMENT OR HOUSE.
EVERY GIFT I PURCHASED WAS A HIT. My attorney loved his gift for his new office. It’s amazing that this shop can carry a for any age.
Trays, soap, fabulous glass and many other items are treasures that you would find in any exclusive gift shop in Europe.
Why go to Paris or even Italy for FABULOUS reasonably priced gifts. This was you don’t have wonder what to buy for family and friends when you travel. Just buy all your gifts at this great boutique store.
No attitude, no problems ever from the owners. ALWAYS HELPFUL and will always help you purchase the right gift.
I walk past often to see the new items and I am always impressed with the selections.
Put this shop on your bucket list NOW!!! You will see why I love it.

I was very impressed with unique, high quality gifts available in Extraordinary. They do a great job of offering the perfect gifts for special occasions– things you won’t find anywhere else. The owners are exceptionally kind and helpful.

Great shop! Many picture frames, trays, odds and ends décor. Great for gifts, all seem to be hand made. Whoever is buying for them seems to have an eye for quality.
Christy V. is right this is totally the place for host/​hostess gifts. They don’t sell anything that isn’t useful in some way. They’re not really things you must have, but when you do have them they serve a purpose. Not so in all other gift shops.

Cool Store, Unique Items.

If you are on the run, or seemingly at ease and just in the fun to buy a small gift, something different, the right «thing,» then this is one place you should visit on Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn. The people who work here are very informative, personal and simply inviting. I found the perfect «heart» for a dear friend, as well as a great pen for the writer in my life. Prices are very, very competitive and the gift box, with gold BOW!, is icing on the cake! Love this place!!!

This home accessories/​gift store stays open until 10pm every day of the week. Forget about bringing flowers, chocolates, or wine as a host/​hostess gift — now you can shop for fine pottery and dishware just before that dinner party and the staff here will even wrap that special gift for you on the spot. The set-​up of this small, narrow space is very vertical — floor to ceiling shelves hold unique decanters, serving platters and tea pots. Extraordinary’s original shop is on East 57^th in Manhattan.