The $45,000 Ping-Pong Table (It's Also Art)

The retailer Neiman Marcus has released the 85th edition of its Christmas Book, featuring several "fantasy gifts" of extraordinary luxury and whimsy. According to the catalog, this table-tennis table "doubles as a contemporary work of art." It is sculpted by artist Tom Burr from black rubber. For each one sold, $2,500 will go to the mentoring organization Big Brothers Big Sisters. Price: $45,000 (Neiman Marcus)