Marine Gift Ideas Made in France, by Budget

Finding a gift that delights rather than ending up at the back of a cupboard is an art in itself. For people who love the ocean, the coast or sailing, a marine gift made in France has one big advantage: it tells a story. At OÈST, every piece is handmade in our atelier in the Landes from recycled boat sails and ropes. Here is our selection, sorted by budget, with the prices from our catalogue.

Why give a handmade marine object?

A one-off object: every sail has its own colours, numbers and seams. No two OÈST pieces are ever the same.
Made in France: Nicolas de Chénerilles, founder and sole craftsman of the atelier, has carried out every stage of making on his own since 2019.
A gesture for the ocean: giving a recycled sail means giving a second life to a material that would otherwise have been thrown away.

To go further, read our article on why to buy handmade and made in France.

Under €50: marine rope keyrings

At €20, our keyrings are the perfect small token. They are made from recycled marine rope, and each one bears the name of a place on the Atlantic coast:

Basque Country: Biarritz, Bidart, Hendaye, St Jean de Luz;
Landes: Hossegor, Seignosse, Contis, Biscarrosse;
Gironde and the Arcachon basin: Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Lacanau, Hourtin;
Charente-Maritime: Royan.

It is the ideal gift for someone attached to their beach, their surf spot or their holiday village. The Hossegor keyring, pictured above, pairs navy and beige braided rope with a metal eyelet. For ideas of walks around these places, our marine guide to Hossegor, Biarritz and Bidart has a few suggestions.

€100 to €200: decor to share

Cushion 50 x 50 cm, €115: in strong, water-repellent recycled sail, with a recycled duvet filling. A subtle marine touch for a sofa or a bed. See our cushions section.
Basket, €120: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, November, Tango or Zulu, our baskets in recycled sail and acrylic fabric stand 53 cm high with a 38 cm diameter. For laundry, toys or accessories.
Pendant light or lampshade, €185: square L35 x H31 cm, square L35 x H34 cm or round D40 x H28 cm, in recycled technical sail and steel.
Lampe Mini Transat, €195: a bedside lamp 39 cm high and 22 cm in diameter, in French wood and recycled sail. Its restful light is ideal for reading.

€200 to €300: gifts that leave a mark

Sac 80′ or Sac Heuskal Herria, €245: a 57 cm recycled sail bag with an outside pocket, an inside pocket and marine rope handles. For the gym, the weekend or a day in port. The whole luggage range is online.
Square pendant L35 x H60 cm, €235: the tallest of our pendant lights.
Round pendant D60 x H40 cm, €260: a large pendant to light a generous dining table.

Over €300: exceptional pieces

Sail pictures, from €335 to €560: one-off compositions in recycled sail with oak frames, from the Tableau 04 (H 70 x W 100 cm) to the Tableau Têtière AC (H 185 x W 79 cm).
The Lampe Babord, €450: a 69 cm table lamp in French oak and recycled technical sail, for a console or a sideboard.
The Phares floor lamps, €645: Cordouan, Cap Fréhel, Ploumanac’h, Ciboure, Île de Batz, Île Noire, Pierres Noires. Total height 1.70 m, French oak or walnut base, recycled sail shade.

Our tips for stress-free gifting

Free delivery in France from €199: pair a Lampe Mini Transat with a keyring (€215), for example, and delivery costs you nothing.
Shipped within 2 working days of order confirmation: handy for a last-minute gift, though ordering a little ahead is still wise.
14 days to change your mind from receipt, except for custom-made pieces.
An experience rather than an object? Our DIY workshops offer half a day at the atelier to make your own piece from a boat sail.

A custom gift

Do you have a precise idea, a sail that means something to someone, a colour to match? The atelier also makes custom pieces, for individuals and professionals alike. Write to us: Nicolas will get back to you and help you find just the right gift.