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What’s the perfect gift for an artist? Surely some paintbrushes, canvases, or a sketchbook, right? Wrong! They already have all that.
Buy them something for their home instead—their artist eyes will appreciate it every time they walk by. That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 perfect home-related gift ideas for the Salvador Dali in your life.
1. Brightech LightView Pro 6 Wheel Rolling Base Magnifying Floor Lamp
Top Features:
- Dimmable magnifying light
- Energy efficient
- Easy transportation with wheels
The ultimate floor lamp is a stylish living room piece, versatile with wheels, and has a magnifying light to help you see details if you’re working on a project. The Brightech LightView Pro 6 happens to be that ultimate floor lamp!
If you’re looking for a professional light source to help you see every detail, then this is for you!
View Brightech LightView Pro 6 Wheel Rolling Base Magnifying Floor Lamp on Amazon
2. Set of 3 Brass Candle Holders
Top Features:
- Brass or silver
- Brush metal design
- Versatile
Sometimes artists work into the wee hours of the morning when they feel a burst of inspiration. Keep up the ambiance with some tall candles, and hold them with these sturdy, heavy brass candle holders.
View Set of 3 Brass Candle Holders on Amazon.
3. National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary Coffee Table Book
Top Features:
- Hardcover
- High-quality images
- Photos shot by world-class photographers
Every artist’s struggle is finding inspiration. What better way to feel inspired than to have easy access to the world’s greatest wonders on your coffee table?
National Geographic’s photography book offers that inspiration, with captures of natural phenomena and historical heirlooms.
If your artist is a travel buff or nature geek, this is the book for you!
View National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary Coffee Table Book on Amazon.
4. INGLENIX White Ceramic Vase
Top Features:
- Unique shape
- Traditional craft of ancient China
- Versatile
This white ceramic vase offers uniqueness and simplicity, with its irregular design and details. Its high quality makes it resistant to cracks, and it can act as either a flower holder or statement piece on its own.
Bonus? This vase is unglazed and white, so your artist can paint it if they desire it!
If you’re looking for a handmade piece of decor, this is a great option!
View INGLENIX White Ceramic Vase on Amazon.
5. Oversized Throw Blanket by Grace Soft Luxuries
Top Features:
- 100% faux-fur
- Double-sided
- Easy maintenance
This oversized throw blanket from Grace Soft Luxuries is the perfect, soft addition to any home. It can warm up any boring couch, adding softness and texture for your sense of touch, as well as offer elegance every time you take a look.
If you’re looking for a warm snuggle after a long night of painting, this is a great option.
View Oversized Throw Blanket on Amazon
6. Craig Frames Picture Frame with Smooth Ornate Finish
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Top Features:
- Made in the US
- Hanging hardware included
- Antique style
We love this antique frame. It’s such a classy way to display your favorite memories, and the solid wood frame molding promises longevity.
Any artist will appreciate the smooth ornate finish.
If you’re looking for a more traditional piece of decor for an old soul, this is the frame for you!
View Craig Frames Picture Frame with Smooth Ornate Finish on Amazon.
7. LED Desk Lamp
Top Features:
- Adjustable brightness
- Small-space friendly
- Energy efficient
A desk lamp that’s energy-efficient and doesn’t take up space? Sign us up. It also offers adjustable brightness and color options, features that an artist would truly appreciate while they focus on their work.
You can fit and bring this little lamp anywhere, as it folds up for easy travel. Its flexible long swing arm and compact design make it great for small spaces.
If your artist lives in a small apartment or travels a lot, this is a great pick.
View LED Desk Lamp on Amazon.
8. Sunlit Soho Magazine Holder
Top Features:
- Brass or silver
- Brush metal design
- Versatile
This adorable magazine holder features a handmade macramé and a wooden frame. It’s suitable for small spaces, helps keep your magazines and papers organized, and is a great rustic decorative piece for the home.
If you’re looking for an easy assembly, sturdy storage solution for magazines, papers, and a few books then this is a great fit.
View Sunlit Soho Magazine Holder on Amazon.
9. Posh Pollen Cullen Easel Style Entertainment Console
Top Features:
- Contemporary look
- Oak color
- Easily transportable with wheels
This entertainment console’s oak finish complements its solid iron decorative wheels, both of which help your paintings or television shine.
If your artist enjoys watching the game, this is a great, thoughtful gift!
View Posh Pollen Cullen Easel Style Entertainment Console on Amazon.
10. Van Gogh Disappearing Ear Mug
Top Features:
- Ceramic
- Optical illusion
For the artists wowed by magic tricks, this DisappEARing Van Gogh mug will certainly impress! The ear on the Van Gogh illustration disappears when you fill the cup with something hot.
It also comes in a colorful box, perfect for gift-giving.
If you’re looking for a fun, budget gift for an artist, this is a great choice!
View Van Gogh Disappearing Ear Mug on Amazon.
11. Sauder Storage Craft Cart
Top Features:
- Hidden shelves
- 2 storage bins
- Solid-white finish
Canvases, paintbrushes, paint, craft supplies, oh my! Where do you keep it all? In this Sauder Storage Craft cart of course! This storage cart holds all your art supplies in its storage bin and hidden shelves.
If you’re looking for a bullet-proof storage solution for an artist, this is for you!
View Sauder Storage Craft Cart on Amazon.
12. Wood Mid-Century Plant Stand
Top Features:
- Minimalistic design
- Eco-friendly materials
- Durable build
What decor appeal does a plant have without a proper stand? This sturdy modern plant table is the perfect holder for your artist’s plants or even a small sculpture!
If you’re looking for something minimalist and eco-friendly, this is an excellent gift idea.
View Wood Mid-Century Plant Stand on Amazon.
13. Rustic Oak Retro Stool
Top Features:
- Pneumatic seat height adjustment
- Durable steel base
- Wide diameter
This rustic oak retro stool is a functional and classic seat for any artist. Its antique finish and design are sure to capture your artist’s attention while painting or walking around the house.
If you’re looking for a solid, stylish piece of furniture for a painter, this is definitely a great option.
View Rustic Oak Retro Stool on Amazon.
14. Wooden Artist Storage Box
Top Features:
- Handcrafted and hardwood
- Lightweight
- Designed by artists
This handcrafted wooden storage box is the perfect solution to flailing paintbrushes and artist tools. It’s crisp and clean, with a neat finish of dried and oiled hardwood.
It packs up nicely so you can bring it anywhere, or you can simply leave it as a piece of decor on your coffee table.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a disorganized artist…this is it!
View Wooden Artist Storage Box on Amazon.
15. Vintage Table Clock
Top Features:
- Battery-powered
- Energy efficient
- Handmade carve cutting
When painting, your wet hands might make it tricky to check your phone for the time. This antique, rustic clock fixes that problem. It goes well with any room and has a chic look!
If you’re looking for a bite of history with a touch of practicality, this is your gift!
View Vintage Table Clock on Amazon.
16. Mosley Mid-Century Bluetooth Speaker
Top Features:
- Mid-century modern style
- Integrated subwoofer
- Great sound quality
A speaker with taste, this mid-century modern piece boasts walnut veneer and gray speaker cloths for the ultimate vintage look. Artists will love the aesthetic while enjoying their choice of soundtrack for their work.
If your artist has a musical side, this is the gift you want!
View Mosley Mid-Century Bluetooth Speaker on Amazon.
17. Sand + Fog Goji Berry Candle
Top Features:
- Soy wax
- Wooden lid
- Fresh berry scent
Every home needs a pleasant scent to cater to your olfactory senses. And artists aren’t just concerned with the sense of sight! This essential oil and soy wax candle have a sweet goji berry scent to sweeten any room.
If you’re looking for a sweet gift without the calories, check out this candle!
View Sand + Fog Goji Berry Candle on Amazon.
18. Painter’s Brush Bowl Stand
Top features:
- Handmade
- Brush rests and holders
- Grip bottom
Every painter needs a water bowl for their paintbrushes, but who says it has to be a boring bowl? This adorable, handmade brush bowl is one-of-a-kind, made from a potter’s wheel.
Its soft green color is a great accent piece for a side table or kitchen counter.
View Painter’s Brush Bowl Stand on Amazon.
19. Van Gogh Drink Coasters
Top Features:
- Environmentally friendly
- Unique
- Natural Cork back
No more wine glass stains on the coffee table with these artistic drink coasters. Your artist friend will love the Van Gogh paintings, with rich, dirt-resistant and non-fading colors.
If you’re looking for a budget gift for an artist, this is a good find!
View Van Gogh Drink Coasters on Amazon.
20. Thistle Artist Appetizer Plates
Top Features:
- Handmade and kiln-fired
- Microwave- and oven-safe
- Durable
These ceramic, handmade plates are perfect for any artist’s kitchen. Individually made by North Carolina artist Mary Elizabeth, each plate has safe glazes and a gorgeous, thistle illustration.
If you’re looking for a gift for a hostess, these appetizer plates are perfect!
View Thistle Artist Appetizer Plates on Amazon.
Final Thoughts
See, shopping for an artist is actually fun! No matter their personality, they’re sure to like something on this list.
