The 5 best design decor gift ideas to give all year long
At Maison Sarah Lavoine, we have always believed that beauty does you good. Whether you are looking for a designer decor gift for Mother's Day, a birthday, a housewarming, or simply to treat someone without a special occasion — the right idea exists. It is found in a noble material, a precise color, an object that will last. Here is our selection of five high-end decor gifts designed for every desire, every budget, all year round.
1. Designer lighting — because light changes everything
There are gifts you don't forget. A designer light is one of them. Giving a beautiful lamp means offering an atmosphere — that of evenings, dinners, moments suspended in time. Our lights are born from a simple conviction: light must be beautiful before it is functional. Artisanal ceramic, cotton or seagrass lampshades, braided cables, meticulous finishes — each piece is conceived as a designer decorative object in its own right.
Our icon: The Sicilia lamp
Glazed ceramic base, natural cotton lampshade. Available in Bleu Sarah, Pousse de tilleul (Linden shoot), Ocher or Black. One of the Maison's signature pieces.
Our favorite: The Tower lamp
Glazed ceramic base, cotton lampshade. Reactive glaze, the result of exceptional artisanal work, offers an extra layer of texture that brings depth to the room it illuminates with plays of light and reflection. This collection is part of our 2026 new releases.
- Artisanal manufacturing, noble materials — ceramic, cotton, seagrass
- Other products available as table lamps, floor lamps, or wall sconces
- Ideal for a housewarming or a couple's gift
- Bleu Sarah, the Maison's iconic shade, available on several models
2. Vase, candle, candlestick, valet tray — objects that bring an interior to life
It is often the smallest pieces that make the biggest impact. An artisanal ceramic vase, a designer scented candle, a candlestick placed on a coffee table — these objects don't just decorate, they inhabit. They say something about who you are and what you love. At Maison Sarah Lavoine, we design them like interior jewelry: every shape is considered, every color chosen with intention.
Our Best-seller: Riviera Vase
Glazed ceramic, made in Portugal. The Maison's iconic stripe featured in bold colors. A timeless classic. (from €68)
Scent offer: TamTam Candle
Natural wax scented with fig, artisanal ceramic container. A candle: An object to burn and to keep. Totem spirit, vibrant colors.
Signature object: Oscar / Slave Candlestick
The Oscar, hand-lacquered with Vietnamese expertise. The Slave, in artisanal ceramic with slender curves. From €28.
- Accessible designer gifts, perfect for all budgets
- Pieces designed to be paired together: vase + candlestick + tray = a harmonious composition
- Natural materials: ceramic, vegetable wax, lacquered wood
- The graphic valet tray: the functional object that sacrifices nothing to aesthetics
3. Throw or cushion — the elegance of a soft touch
Giving a designer cushion or a quality throw means offering comfort with character. At Maison Sarah Lavoine, textiles are never just for show. Our high-end decorative cushions make a statement — they have a pattern, a material, a color that defines. A cushion on a neutral sofa, and the room wakes up. It’s as simple and as powerful as that.
Signature textile: Graphic cushions
Velvet, cotton, embroidery, or printed pattern — some handmade. A wide range of formats, materials, and colors to suit every interior.
Softness & style: Wool throw
A throw that warms as much as it decorates. The colors are chosen to naturally pair with the other pieces in the collection.
- Universal gift, suitable for all profiles and all interior styles
- Color palette consistent with all collections
- Primarily European manufacturing, carefully selected materials
4. A piece of sustainable furniture — the gift that lasts
Offering a designer armchair or a high-end chair is a bold act. A well-chosen piece of French designer furniture withstands the years, moves, and trends. At Maison Sarah Lavoine, every piece of furniture is designed to last — in its construction as well as its aesthetics. Contemporary lines, noble materials, predominantly European manufacturing: this is what you give when you give a piece from the Maison.
Sustainable piece: Bozzolo Armchair
Steel frame, velvet upholstery. Enveloping and contemporary lines. A strong presence in a living room, without ever overpowering it.
Signature design: Double Jeu Chairs
Solid wood or steel legs, fabric-upholstered seat. Pieces designed for both the dining room and an office.
- Mostly manufactured in Europe — and in France for many pieces
- Noble materials: velvet, solid wood, steel, ceramic
- Aesthetic furniture designed to stand the test of time
- Ideal gift for a wedding, a housewarming, or a milestone birthday
- Each piece embodies the Maison's commitment to responsible and sustainable design
- Our boutiques in Paris, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Lyon, and Aix-en-Provence are available to advise you and customize sofas
5. Beautiful ceramic tableware — the French art of entertaining
Setting a beautiful table is a way to honor those you host. And the artisanal ceramic tableware you choose says a lot about the attention paid to daily pleasures. Our Sicilia collection was born from a collaboration with Jars — a French ceramicist, Living Heritage Company — and that is precisely what we love about this gift: it has a history. Expertise. A reason to be beautiful beyond just the surface. Giving designer tableware means gifting every meal that will follow.
Iconic collection: Sicilia Tableware × Jars
Matte and glazed ceramic, made in France. Plates, bowls, mugs, salad bowls, serving dishes — a complete collection that dresses the table with character and durability.
Brand elegance: Sarah Tableware
The dish must be as beautiful as it is delicious. Made from durable stoneware, Sarah plates have a distinct feature: the patterns are applied using the "chromo" technique.
- Made in France by Jars, Living Heritage Company
- Complete collection: plates, bowls, mugs, teapots
- Dishwasher safe, artisanal quality preserved over time
- Can be gifted piece by piece — for a personalized gift
- The perfect gift for lovers of cooking and beautiful shared meals
What unites these five categories? The same conviction that has guided the Maison since its beginning: beauty does you good. And a beautiful gift is something that lasts, that settles in, that takes its place in a life.
Find all our designer gift ideas on maisonsarahlavoine.com — free delivery in mainland France. Our teams in Paris and our points of sale throughout France — Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence, Biarritz and corners — are available to accompany you in your choice.
Frequently asked questions about our designer decor gifts
What designer decor gift should I give for a housewarming?
For a housewarming, we recommend designer lighting or an artisanal ceramic vase: pieces that are immediately visible in an interior, easy to integrate regardless of existing decor. The Sicilia lamp and the Riviera vase are two of our best-sellers for this type of occasion. They are available in all our boutiques in France — in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence and Biarritz — as well as on our site with delivery in mainland France.
Which Maison Sarah Lavoine gifts are the most timeless?
Our most timeless pieces are those that transcend trends without aging: the Sicilia tableware collection, made in France by the Jars workshops (Living Heritage Company), velvet cushions, and glazed ceramic lighting. These are objects designed to last — in their construction as well as their aesthetics.
What designer decor gift should I give for Mother's Day?
For Mother's Day, we suggest an object that brings daily pleasure: a TamTam artisanal ceramic candle, a Riviera vase, or a graphic velvet cushion. These pieces combine beauty and utility, and can be found in our online gift selection as well as in all our boutiques.
Does Maison Sarah Lavoine deliver everywhere in France?
Yes. We deliver throughout mainland France from our online store maisonsarahlavoine.com. You can also find our collections in our boutiques in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Biarritz, and in our corners at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.
