Written by Aimee Stern
January 2020

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever,” Jacques Cousteau said. One way to capture that nautical spirit and carry it with us all the time is through art, jewelry and furniture reminiscent of what we love – here’s a nauti shopper wishlist for that nautical lover in your life. 

FURNITURE TO REMEMBER

NAUTICAL TABLE CHARTChart Table | Nauti Shopper | Marinalife
Uniquely Nautical

Share your favorite adventure tales with family and friends (and any other nauti shopper) using this stunning accent piece. You can custom design any table from choices of wood and bodies of water. (starting at $2,700)

CARLENA NAUTICAL-THEMED TABLE LAMP
Wayfair

Reminiscent of a sandy beach in color and texture, this table lamp rekindles memories of summer days. It’s a wonderful accent piece for a bedroom or dining area. ($81.99)

MARINER’S STAR TABLE
Everything Nautical

Bring nautical history into your home with this lovely recreation of the kind of captain’s table you often see in museums. Share tales of mariners who only had the stars and a compass to guide them. Choose your veneer and other elements of the table. ($346)

HAND-CARVED WOODEN SEA LIFE
Creative Concepts

Who needs a coffee table book when this hand-carved wooden sea life of a swordfish can capture your guests’ imagination? Also available with other sea creatures such as giant octopus, small and large sea turtles, and manta rays. ($234)

WEARABLE ART

FLEMISH COIL PENDANT
A.G.A. Correa & Son Jewelry Design

This 14k gold talisman for your time on land and sea is designed with the Flemish Coil rounded rope in mind. The diamond accent can be your personal North Star. ($1,750 with gold chain)

BRONZE CUFFLINKS
CHART Metalworks

Picture a party on your deck drinking artisan cocktails as the sun sinks beyond the horizon. Satin-finished bronze cufflinks mark the coordinates of your favorite landmark. These make a bold personal statement about who you are and all you’ve achieved. ($135)

ROPE CHAIN GOLD RING FOR MEN
David Yurman

From the David Yurman nautical collection,
a beautifully designed statement ring in 18k gold. Your nautical partner may already have
a wedding ring, but this one proclaims he’s also married to the sea. ($2,500)

BRINGING THE SEA INTO OUR HOMES

SYNCHRONIZED SWIM TEAM METAL PRINT
Fine Art America

Missing your grandkids? Baby images by renowned photographer of children, Anne Geddes, can bring the joy of youth onto any boat. ($60)

BURLAP OCTOPUS FRAMED PRINT
Fine Art America

This line drawing of an octopus on burlap gives voice to one of the most mysterious sea creatures and will spark questions from the kids. So, brush up on your knowledge of the octopus, or better yet, curl up with your
child and a book to learn more about this aquatic wonder. ($20-$30)

Red Returning | Nauti Shopper | MarinalifeRED RETURNING
Vanessa Piche

Red is the color of passion, and Vanessa’s original oil painting on a ship’s sail captures the joy of returning home. Piche’s art is in private collections and has been used on the sets of movies and TV shows. ($2,295)

LIFEGUARD TOWER AT THE BEACH
Saatchi Art Collection

The lifeguard sitting in his chair is an image we can conjure at a moment’s notice when we need an ocean fix. This original oil painting by Bo Kravchenko permits each of us to relive our story through his art. ($770, print available)

What’s on your nauti shopper list?