If you're hoping to shop for thoughtful gifts early this year, you're in luck. Black Friday sales are beginning earlier than ever this year, and so many products are already discounted online. While most people think of this shopping event as a time to save big on technology, toys, games, and clothing, there are other categories that are guaranteed to be heavily discounted this year, including furniture and cookware. Crate & Barrel, for example, just marked down hundreds of products weeks ahead of Black Friday, including big-ticket furniture such as sofas, area rugs, lighting, cookware, and plant decor. To help you shop quickly, we've rounded up the best deals.
Whether you're looking to brighten your dining room with new lighting or finally update your living room with the correctly sized area rug, this major sale is the perfect excuse to freshen up your home. Cane furniture is one of the biggest trends in home décor; give your room an upgrade with stylish pieces, such as the Verne Chair, which is currently $210 off. Linen sheets, meanwhile, are 40 percent off and will make your morning bed-making routine something to look forward to.
Don't forget about your kitchen wish list. Brands like Le Creuset, KitchenAid, and Staub are all up to 40 percent off right now, so it's a great time to pick up that French oven you've had your eye on.
Shop more of the best early Black Friday deals at Crate & Barrel below.
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This popular cast iron Dutch oven from Le Creuset is perfect for entertaining, cooking a large meal, or displaying on your stove as kitchen decor. The best part? It's $100 off right now.
Shop Now: Le Creuset 8-Qt. Dutch Oven, $299.95 (originally $400), crateandbarrel.com.
There's no need for a separate food processor if you're already the owner of a KitchenAid mixer. This high-quality attachment will transform your mixer into a food processor with thin to thick slice settings.
Shop Now: KitchenAid Mixer Food Processor Attachment, $99.99 (originally $149.95), crateandbarrel.com.
Take $60 off when you shop featured Staub products, such as this 10-inch round cast iron grill. It also comes in blue, black, and gray.
Shop Now: Staub 10-Inch Round Double Handle Pure Grill, $99.99 (originally $159.99), crateandbarrel.com.
Give yourself the gift of luxury bedding this season. These linen sheets are sure to make the cold season cozier, and they're 40 percent off at the moment.
Shop Now: Pure Linen Grey Sheet Sets, from $167.99 (originally from $229.95), crateandbarrel.com.
You can save $200 on this Diderot-inspired chair if you buy it now. The solid oak legs are perfectly combined with the micro-corduroy cushion fabric to provide a soft chair that makes a gentle statement.
Shop Now: Diderot Wooden Upholstered Chair, $499.99 (originally $699), crateandbarrel.com.
These Moroccan rugs are up to 50 percent off, and they come in teal and camel as well as several sizes, from 5 by 8 feet up to 9 by 12 feet.
Shop Now: Topanga Teal Moroccan Rugs, from $299.97 (originally from $599), crateandbarrel.com.
There's never been a better time to upgrade your lighting. Lamps, specialty light bulbs, and hanging lights are all deeply discounted right now, like this globe pendant light that's currently $50 off.
Shop Now: Rondure Globe Pendant Light, $199.99 (originally $249), crateandbarrel.com.
Crate and Barrel's planters are a chic gardener's dream, and these indoor/outdoor planters with metal stands do not disappoint. Snag them now while they're 40 percent off.
Shop Now: Ruan Indoor/Outdoor Planter with Metal Stand, from $49.99 (originally from $79.95), crateandbarrel.com.