Christmas gifts for art lovers: when to order and what to give
A Christmas gift for an art lover: socks with a famous painting knitted in. A single pair for the stocking costs €12.95, and a gift box to put under the tree costs €39.95. In the UK, order by Thursday 17 December and you'll be well in time for Christmas.
When should I order art socks for Christmas?
Order on a working day before 23:30 Dutch time and we send your order the same day. A parcel normally takes 2-3 days to the UK and 3-5 working days to Ireland. Around Christmas the carriers are busier, so allow one or two extra days. We don't ship at weekends.
With those extra days counted in, this is our advice for a gift that arrives by Thursday 24 December:
| Delivery to | Usual delivery time after shipping | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2-3 days | Thursday 17 December |
| Ireland | 3-5 working days | Tuesday 15 December |
| Netherlands | 1 working day | Monday 21 December |
| Belgium | 1-2 working days | Friday 18 December |
| Germany | 1-2 working days | Friday 18 December |
| France | 2-4 working days | Wednesday 16 December |
| Rest of Europe | 3-5 working days | Tuesday 15 December |
A few countries differ from the rest of Europe: for Denmark, order by Thursday 17 December; for Austria and Switzerland, by Wednesday 16 December; for Sweden, by Monday 14 December. Ordering early also gives you peace of mind: there's still time to swap the size if it doesn't fit.
What makes a good stocking filler for an art lover?
A single pair. It comes in our letterbox box with a small card about the artwork, and it costs €12.95. Small enough for a stocking, and personal enough to stand out.
The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh
Van Gogh's night sky from 1889. Just right for long December evenings.
The Kiss, Gustav Klimt
Gold and love, painted in 1907 and 1908. A festive pair for your partner.
Strawberry Thief, William Morris
Thrushes with strawberries on deep indigo blue, from 1883. Morris drew the birds that raided his garden at Kelmscott Manor. For anyone who loves birds and beautiful patterns.
What is a bigger art gift to put under the tree?
A gift box or a set. A gift box arrives ready to give: the socks come inside a gift box. In a set, every pair is the same size.
Monet Gift Box 3-Pack, €39.95
Poppies, Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet. Three pairs in a gift box.
Starry Night 3-Pack, €34.97
Three Van Gogh night skies: The Starry Night, Starry Night Over the Rhône and Café Terrace at Night. A wintry set for the Van Gogh fan.
Van Gogh's Six Masterpieces 6-Pack, €64.49
The big Christmas present: six pairs of Van Gogh, from The Starry Night to Sunflowers and Irises. Lovely as a present from the whole family.
| Gift | What is inside | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Starry Night | 1 pair, Van Gogh | €12.95 | The stocking |
| The Kiss | 1 pair, Klimt | €12.95 | Your partner |
| Starry Night 3-Pack | 3 pairs of Van Gogh | €34.97 | The Van Gogh fan |
| Monet Gift Box 3-Pack | 3 pairs of Monet in a gift box | €39.95 | Under the tree |
| Van Gogh's Six Masterpieces 6-Pack | 6 pairs of Van Gogh | €64.49 | A family gift |
Can I have the gift delivered straight to them?
Yes. Enter the recipient's address as the delivery address and your own as the billing address. There's no price or invoice in the parcel. If they live further away, order a few days earlier. Shipping is free from £39 in the UK and from €39 in Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Austria.
Frequently asked questions
When should I order for Christmas in the UK?
Our advice: by Thursday 17 December, before 23:30 Dutch time. That leaves room for the busy days at the carriers, so your gift arrives by Thursday 24 December.
When should I order for Christmas in Ireland or the rest of Europe?
Our advice for Ireland and most of Europe: by Tuesday 15 December, before 23:30 Dutch time. For the Netherlands, Monday 21 December. For Belgium and Germany, Friday 18 December. For France, Wednesday 16 December.
Do you ship at weekends?
No. If you order on Saturday or Sunday, your order goes out on Monday.
Does the gift arrive ready to give?
A gift box arrives ready to give, with the socks inside a gift box. A single pair comes in our letterbox box with a small card about the artwork.
Can they still exchange the size after Christmas?
Exchanging for the other size is free within 30 days. The recipient does it themselves through the online returns portal, using your order number.
What if I'm running late?
Order as soon as you can, on a working day before 23:30 Dutch time. Every parcel has tracking, so you can see exactly where it is.