27 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, From a Handmade Mattress to Herman Miller Prints
Avoid that last-minute dash to the gift card aisle.
There’s a reason the card row looks disheveled after every Mother’s Day: panic-buyers who encountered roadblocks on the hunt for unique gift ideas all decide to go the standard route (all at the same time). Since we’re a few weeks away from the actual holiday, we implore and kindly invite you to shop our distinctive selection of gifts: you’ll find goodies from a plethora of Dwell-loved brands and price points (a $22 set of tongs and a $225 tie-dyed, handmade mattress roll, to name a couple). Read on for the 27 gift wrap-worthy items guaranteed to bring joy to mom’s heart and home.
Handmade Felt Flowers & Eucalyptus Bouquets
Global Goods Partners Handmade Felt Flower & Eucalyptus Bouquets
Dwell editors have already ranked Global Goods’ flowery delivery services among the best bouquets you can order for Mother’s Day. These six felt arrangements are assembled by female artisans in Nepal, including Cherry Blossom, Citrus Eucalyptus, Light and Bright, Peach, Spring, and Zinnia.
CALPAK Insulated Lunch Bag
Calpak Insulated Lunch Bag
A sharp-looking lunch bag with multiple pockets? We don’t know any mom who could resist. The CALPAK also has a water-resistant interior, a drawstring closure to keep everything safe and secure, and comes in six limited patterns and five classic colors.
Greenery Unlimited x Light + Ladder Fondra Self-Watering Pot
Greenery Unlimited x Light + Ladder Fondra Self-Watering Pot
A pot that does half the plant-sitting duty can help mom fully embrace that expert plant parenting role. "This planter is as gorgeous as it is an incredible self watering planter," writes one enthusiastic begonia owner. "I get so many compliments on its unique shape and color. 10/10!!" Need we say more?
Gift Bokksu Snack Box
Bokksu Classic Gift Box - 3 Month
Make snack time feel fancy with this Bokksu Snack Box— a mouth-watering combo that includes Japanese treats, candies, and tea, a magazine that highlights all the products, and a personalized e-message.
Dusen Dusen Everybody Umbrella
Dusen Dusen Everybody Umbrella
If mom’s a fan of Dusen Dusen’s signature perky multi-colored patterns, then the Everybody Umbrella will definitely earn you some brownie points. The striped canopy opens to 42 inches diameter, providing sufficient refuge from the rain and bright sun.
Match Made in Heaven, Le Puzz
Le Puzz Match Made in Heaven 1000-Piece Puzzle
Treat mom to a brain teaser, a bit of nostalgia and some travel bug energy with Match Made in Heaven, a 1000-piece jigsaw crafted from images of vintage matchbooks. Use the accompanying fold-out poster as a guide then securely store all the pieces in the resealable, reusable bag.
Loftie Clock
Loftie
Cultivate zen vibes with the Loftie Clock, which helps you end and begin your day with breathwork, meditation, white, nature sounds, and a gentle two-phase alarm.
Green, White and Red Patchwork Table Runner, In Casa by Paboy
In Casa By Paboy Green, White and Red Patchwork Table Runner
Brighten up any festive occasion with this one-of-a-kind table runner from Gambian designer Paboy Bojang. The patchwork accessory is handmade in Naples where Bojang is seeking asylum.
ICHENDORF MILANO, Green & Gray Tequila Sunrise Jug
Ichendorf Milano Green & Gray Tequila Sunrise Jug
Gift this gorgeous handcrafted, flame-worked Ichendorf Milano jug first thing on Mother’s Day and place it on the table just in time for a brunch centerpiece.
Købenstyle Butter Warmer
Dansk Købenstyle Butter Warmer
Designed in 1950, this Jens Quistgaard creation has maintained its international popularity over the decades. Its enameled steel, ergonomic teak handle, and classic color options make it the perfect pot.
Hetkinen Natural Scent Diffuser
Hetkinen Natural Scent Diffuser
Allow this natural Finnish pine container to store mom’s favorite essential oils and instantly boost her mood.
Black & White by Alexander Girard
Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel - Black & White
The celebrated architect intended for this geometric patterned, whimsical artwork to decorate the office, but we could easily see it fitting right into a home gallery.
HAY Arcs Vase
Arcs Vase
Muller Van Severen’s inaugural collaboration with HAY produced this elegant, best-selling steel vase with a scalloped silhouette.
Tortuga Forma Asterisk Trivet
Studio Den Den Asterisk Trivet
Perfect for sitting fresh-from-the-oven casserole dishes, mom will appreciate this hand-tooled trivet, made from FSC-certified wood and coated with a clear wax oil finish.
Boris Cocktail Glass
Boris Cocktail Glass, Set of 2
Clean lines and a modern geometric silhouette solidify these cocktail glasses as go-to drinkware for every special occasion.
Happiness Pillar Candles
Areaware Happiness Pillar Candles
Yinka Ilori's chair series inspired these aptly-named pillar candles. Count on the wick and the punchy pastel hues to bring vibrancy to the room.
Aervana Electric Wine Aerator
Aervana Electric Wine Aerator
How to work the bar cart like a pro and impress mom in the process? Come equipped with an electric aerator that has a dial operator and dispenses wine with the push of a button. It’s battery-powered but only needs a new one after pouring more than 100 bottles.
Coffee Server With Natural Wood Handle
Studio Prepa Coffee Server With Natural Wood Handle
Even if mom doesn't kickstart the day with the cup of joe, this pretty vessel from Japan-based workshop Studio Prepa will be much appreciated. The wood handle helps to pour a cup with zero spills, plus it’s designed to separate from the sliding clip so the pieces can be easily cleaned.
Alessi Spaghetti Tongs
Alessi Spaghetti Tongs
Whether your giftee is dressing the salad or plating the meal, these Alessi stainless steel, designer kitchen tongs will simplify the task.
Global Architecture Residential Masterpieces 22 Lina Bo Bardi Casa De Vidro Sao Paulo
Global Architecture Residential Masterpieces 22// Lina Bo Bardi: Casa De Vidro
This selection from internationally renowned design publication Global Architecture highlights Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi’s Casa de Vidro, an elevated, glass-paned structure that was the architect’s first project after arriving in Brazil that also served as the first family home she shared with her husband.
Pétalo Bowl by Alvaro Ucha-Rodriguez
Pétalo Bowl by Alvaro Ucha-Rodriguez
Add a petal-like, dishwasher-safe bowl into the mix, and you’ve found a contender for favorite art-inspired kitchenware gift.
Goodee x Tensira Kapok Mattress Rectangular
Goodee x Tensira Kapok Mattress Rectangular
Goodee’s recent collaboration with Hamidou Diallo and Tuulia Makinen Diallo’s West African-based home brand Tensira put these indigo-dyed kapok mattresses on our radar, and we’re confident they’d make a suitable standout sleep accessory for mom.
Schoolhouse Brass Dinner Bell
Schoolhouse Brass Dinner Bell
A dainty dinnertime signaler, this 4-inch bell brings a vintage vibe with a modern-industrial twist in the form of the steel mounting bracket that comes with it.
Fenestra Book Ends, Set of 4
Fenestra Book Ends, Set of 4
Invite mom to revitalize a sleepy bookshelf arrangement or desktop layout with a set of these multi-colored, powder-coated steel bookends.
Sabre Black Wood 4-Piece Aperitif Set
Black Wood 4-Piece Aperitif Set by Sabre
Cutlery from the Parisian homeware brand would look perfect right next to a bouquet-filled vase, a freshly aerated glass of wine and cheese board.
LES OTTOMANS Playing Card-Embroidered Cotton Cushion
LES OTTOMANS Playing Card-Embroidered Cotton Cushion
The mom who oversees game night or simply appreciates playful decor deserves to have this 100 percent cotton, hand-embroidered playing card cushion on deck.
Food 52 x Block Shop Hand Block Printed Napkins (Set of 4)
Block Shop Hand Block Printed Napkins (Set of 4)
"Their linens are all different from the rest," writes a 5-star reviewer who sees what we do in these sustainably produced, reversible napkins, handmade by artisans in India.
Fritz Hansen Ikebana Vase, Small
Fritz Hansen Ikebana Vase
We think a piece inspired by Japanese art of flower arrangement puts the finishing touches on a picturesque tabletop setting that includes mom’s favorite bouquet as the centerpiece.
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