For the maximalist a gift doesn't need to blend in.
It can be colorful, sculptural, unexpected, or simply impossible to overlook. The best gift is often not the one that disappears into a room, but the one that feels like it belongs. Reflecting the personality of the person receiving it.
Kosta Boda's world of handmade crystal glass, bold color, and expressive Scandinavian design offers plenty of options for choosing a gift with character. Whether it is a sculptural bowl, a colorful candlestick, or an art glass object, the right piece can become part of the home and part of the story of the person who receives it.
Choose a Gift With Personality
Maximalist interiors are about expression. That does not necessarily mean choosing the biggest or most vibrant object available. Instead, it means finding something with enough character to hold its own.
When choosing a gift, think about what draws the person you are gifting it to. Do they love color? Sculptural forms? Unexpected details? Or objects that make people stop and ask about them, a conversation starter.
Depending on the occasion whether it's a Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Fathers' Day, yeah, you get it, a maximalist can never have to many things. A good gift for them can add to their home without making it feel cluttered. Instead, it adds another layer to an interior that is already maxed.
For the One Who Likes the Unexpected
Some gifts are cute others have a personality.
Gabba Gabba Hey by Ludvig Löfgren is filled with personality. The collection includes handmade glass sculptures as well as candles, giving you several ways to bring its playful character into a home. Depending on the different sizes in the collection the prices differ as well. A small sculpture can become an unexpected object on a shelf, while the candles offer a more accessible way to introduce the collection's charm to a home.
Designed by Ludvig Löfgren, the collection embraces an expressive, slightly mischievous approach to crystal glass. Becoming a natural choice for someone who would rather receive something surprising than something safe.
For the Maximalist Who Loves a Statement Piece
Someone who believes that everyday objects can be works of art should look for something that combines function with an bold visual presence.
Rocky Baroque by Hanna Hansdotter takes inspiration from the classical column and turns it into something much more fun. The collection is a rebellious and playful remix of the classical column, with the forms translated into colorful, contemporary glass objects.
The Rocky Baroque Candlesticks are particularly suited to gifting. Available in different sizes and colors, they bring the collection's sculptural character to the table without requiring the recipient to find space for a large art object.
For the maximalist who loves a table that has as much personality this line both has vases and candlesticks that can become part of the setting rather than simply something functional.
For the Maximalist Who Loves Color
Color is one of the easiest ways to make a gift feel personal.
Berry Tales by Ellen Ehk Åkesson brings together rounded, bubbling forms inspired by berries and the natural world. The pieces are mouth-blown at Kosta and come in a range of colors including Emerald, Ruby, Plum, Amber, Blush, and Cream. Each piece is $650, making it a substantial art glass gift for someone who loves color and expressive objects.
A deep Ruby or Plum can create a dramatic accent, while Cream or White Frosted offers a softer interpretation of the same sculptural form. Its distinctive shape and color make it especially suited to a maximalist home.
For the Maximalist Who Loves a Dramatic Detail
Sometimes an interesting character can make just as much of a statement.
Crackle by Åsa Jungnelius turns an old glassmaking technique into its defining visual feature. The characteristic surface is created by dipping hot glass into ice-cold water, creating the appearance of cracks preserved within the glass. Mouth-blown in Kosta, the collection includes bowls and vases in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
The result is a handmade glass gift with an immediately expressive surface. It’s expressive enough to stand alone, whether it’s filled with flowers or simply displayed as is.
Choose the Piece They Wouldn't Choose for Themselves
A safe choice does not always equal a great gift, especially not for the maximalist.
For the maximalist, it can be more interesting to choose a color they would never normally pick, the shape that makes them stop and look twice, or the object that feels just a little unexpected.
The common thread is not a particular color, shape, or size. It is personality, and for someone who loves maximalist design, that may be the most thoughtful gift of all.
