28 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, From a Handmade Mattress to Herman Miller Prints

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 28 gift wrap-worthy items guaranteed to bring joy to mom’s heart and home.

HEM Table Mortar 

This ergonomic spice crusher by designer Mark Braun doubles as a stunning piece of decor. Inspired by ancient millstones, it comes in three marble patterned colors.

Toast It Coasters, Set of 8

For when an ordinary coaster simply won’t do, these realistic 4" x 4" bread-like cork squares protect tables, plus they come inside their very own bread bag.

Handmade Felt Flowers & 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

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

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

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

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.

Loftie Clock

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 

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

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 

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

Allow this natural Finnish pine container to store mom’s favorite essential oils and instantly boost her mood.

Black & White by Alexander Girard

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

Muller Van Severen’s inaugural collaboration with HAY produced this elegant, best-selling steel vase with a scalloped silhouette.

Tortuga Forma 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

Clean lines and a modern geometric silhouette solidify these cocktail glasses as go-to drinkware for every special occasion.

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

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

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 

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

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

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’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

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

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

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

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)

"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

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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