Gifts for Dad

The gift for dad that gets remembered is rarely the most expensive one, but the one with a glint in its eye. At Dims Studio, gifts for dad are built around a wide range of salt and pepper sets shaped like animals, alongside wine stoppers, wine glasses, champagne glasses and piggy banks, all chosen for the dad who appreciates humour and good craftsmanship just as much as function. Here you get an overview of types, materials and good advice, so you can find the gift for dad that hits the mark.

Salt and pepper sets: the most obvious gift for dad

Salt and pepper sets shaped like animals are by far the largest category in our range of gifts for dad, and that's no coincidence. They combine something used every single day at the dinner table with a motif that has personality. At Dims Studio, it's especially Quail that accounts for the many animal motifs in stoneware, from dog breeds like pug, dachshund, labrador and schnauzer to wild animals like fox, badger, owl, panther and wild boar. Complemented by &Klevering's more culinary motifs like mushroom, corn and oyster, there's something for every dad, whether he's a dog owner, a hunter, or just enjoys a good meal.

Dog motifs

If dad is a dog owner, there's a good chance his exact breed is in our range. Quail has designed salt and pepper sets in breeds such as labrador, black labrador, boxer, border collie, westie, yorkshire terrier, greyhound, cavalier and schnauzer, as well as more general motifs like French and English bulldog. See the full range under salt and pepper sets.

Cats and other pets

For cat owners, there are several named cat pairs from Quail, including Patience & Squash, Reuben & Sparky, Eleanor & Vincent and Millie & Julius, each with their own personality in the ceramic expression.

Wild animals and sea creatures

Beyond dogs and cats, Quail's universe stretches broadly to wild animals like fox, badger, owl, panda, panther, squirrel, swan, budgie, mouse and wild boar, while &Klevering contributes sea creature and shellfish motifs like conch, oyster and sardine. What they share is a hand-drawn line that makes even a completely ordinary dinner situation a little more fun. The motifs cover a wide enough range that you can find a set that matches almost any dad's interests, whether he's into dogs, birds or life by the coast.

Category	Examples	Brand
Dogs	Labrador, boxer, westie, schnauzer, greyhound	Quail
Cats	Four named cat pairs	Quail
Wild animals	Fox, badger, owl, panda, panther	Quail
Sea creatures and kitchen	Conch, oyster, mushroom, corn	&Klevering

Wine stoppers for the dad who enjoys a good bottle

Wine stoppers are another of the gifts that often land well with dad, because they're small, useful and full of character. In brass, you'll find motifs like sun and shell from Doing Goods, and Jambes from Anna + Nina, while &Klevering delivers ceramic wine stoppers like tulip, pink and amber. If dad is into outdoor life and fishing, the wooden wine stoppers from Wildlife Garden, shaped like a mallard and a frog, are an obvious choice. See more under wine stoppers and accessories.

Wine glasses, champagne glasses and cocktail glasses

If dad enjoys a good drink or a glass of wine after work, the glasses in our range make an obvious gift. Anna + Nina offers colourful and graphic wine glasses and cocktail glasses like Paradise, Poppy, Petunia and Gardenia, while Rice has a range of acrylic glasses in fresh colours like pink, mint, plum and peach, practical to bring outside. &Klevering's Tulip glasses in caramel colour give a warmer, more classic look. What they have in common is that they elevate an everyday drink into something that feels a little more festive.

If dad is more of the formal type, a set of champagne glasses from Anna + Nina, for example Jazzy or I Love You, can be the right choice for a celebration, while a set of cocktail glasses like Bliss or Flamingo Misa from Bloomingville suits a relaxed summer evening on the terrace better.

Piggy banks with a glint in their eye

The piggy banks from Quail in stoneware, shaped like guinea pigs, dachshunds, foxes, badgers, wild boars and hares, are a gift that combines humour and function. They're an obvious choice for a dad who's just become a grandfather and needs to save up for the grandchildren's pocket money, or for someone who simply likes a fun detail on the shelf.

How to choose the right gift for dad

If you're unsure what suits him best, you can start from what dad himself spends his time on day to day.

Situation	Our recommendation
Dad is a dog owner	A salt and pepper set in his dog breed from Quail
Dad enjoys a good bottle of wine	A wine stopper in brass or ceramic, or a set of wine glasses from Anna + Nina
Dad is into fishing or outdoor life	A wooden wine stopper from Wildlife Garden, shaped like a mallard or a frog
The gift should have a touch of humour	A salt and pepper set or a piggy bank from Quail
Dad needs something for outdoor living and the terrace	A set of acrylic glasses from Rice in a fresh colour
Dad has just become a grandfather	A piggy bank from Quail for the grandchildren's savings

The brands behind the gifts for dad

A few brands recur across the range and are worth knowing if you want to learn more about who's behind the gift.

Quail

Quail is the brand that takes up the most space in our range of gifts for dad. The brand designs salt and pepper sets and piggy banks in stoneware, characterised by a detailed, hand-drawn line and a broad catalogue of animal motifs, from pets to wild animals.

&Klevering

&Klevering contributes salt and pepper sets in ceramic and dolomite with motifs drawn from the kitchen and the sea, as well as a range of ceramic wine stoppers and wine glasses.

Anna + Nina

Anna + Nina stands for the most graphic and colourful glasses in the range, from wine glasses to champagne and cocktail glasses, plus a single wine stopper in brass.

Wildlife Garden

Wildlife Garden delivers wooden wine stoppers shaped like animals from Danish nature, such as a mallard and a frog, a natural choice for a nature-loving dad.

Doing Goods

Doing Goods contributes wine stoppers in brass, shaped like sun and shell, with the same colourful and playful expression as the rest of the brand's universe.

Rice

Rice is behind the acrylic glasses in fresh colours, a practical and colourful gift for a dad who spends a lot of time outdoors or simply likes a glass with a bit of extra colour.

Gifts for dad by price range

How much you want to spend is often what determines where in the range you start.

The small gift

A single salt and pepper set or a wine stopper sits at the cheaper end of the range and is an obvious gift if you need something smaller, for example as a detail in a larger gift package or a surprise without a specific occasion.

The mid-sized gift

A set of wine glasses or champagne glasses from Anna + Nina, or a piggy bank from Quail, typically sits in a mid-range and works well as a standalone gift that still feels thoughtful.

The combined gift

If you combine several products, for example a salt and pepper set, a wine stopper and a set of glasses in the same style or colour theme, you get a bigger gift experience without having to spend more than necessary on a single item.

How to choose the right breed or the right motif

Because most of the range is built around animal motifs, it's often the most effective shortcut to a personal gift to start with which animal means something to dad. If he has a dog or cat of his own at home, it's obvious to look for that exact breed in our range from Quail. If there's no pet in the family, you can instead choose based on interests, for example a wild animal like a fox or an owl for a nature-loving dad, or a sea creature like a conch or an oyster for a dad who loves fish and seafood. If you're torn between two motifs, it can help to pick the one that best matches the colours in dad's kitchen, so the set also fits in visually when it's on display at the dinner table.

Gifts for dad by occasion

The occasion often determines how formal or playful the gift should be.

Father's Day

For Father's Day, a salt and pepper set in a breed or motif that means something to dad is one of the most personal gifts in the range, because it shows you've noticed his interests.

Birthday

For a milestone birthday, you can combine several things, for example a set of wine glasses and a wine stopper, so the gift feels a bit bigger without requiring a large budget. See more gift ideas for the 50-year-old man.

Christmas gift or an ordinary day

If the gift is meant to be a smaller surprise without a specific occasion, a single salt and pepper set or a wine stopper is enough to hit the mark, without it needing to be a grand gesture. See more ideas under gifts for him if you're looking more broadly than just for dad.

How to maintain the gift for dad

Most of the stoneware salt and pepper sets can withstand regular hand washing, but shouldn't sit in the dishwasher long-term, as that can wear down the glaze over time. The brass wine stoppers patina naturally and can be wiped with a dry cloth, while the wooden wine stoppers from Wildlife Garden last best when wiped dry after use and stored in a dry place. The glasses from Anna + Nina and Rice can handle regular hand washing, but avoid the dishwasher for the most detailed coloured glasses, so the colours stay vivid for as long as possible.

The acrylic glasses from Rice differ from the other glasses by being unbreakable, where ordinary glass would shatter, making them ideal for a dad who often uses his glasses outdoors on the terrace or at the summer house. They can be wiped with a damp cloth and shouldn't be exposed to very high temperatures, for example in a hot dishwasher.

How to wrap the gift for dad so it feels thoughtful

Even a small gift can be elevated with the right wrapping. Wrap the salt and pepper set or the wine stopper in neutral paper and include a card explaining why that particular motif was chosen, for example because it reminds you of the family's own dog or dad's favourite animal. If you're giving several things together, you can tie them together visually with the same colour theme in wrapping and ribbon, so the gift feels like one combined experience, even though it consists of several smaller parts.

Frequently asked questions about gifts for dad

What is a good gift for dad?

A salt and pepper set in his favourite dog breed, a wine stopper or a set of wine glasses are all gifts that combine humour with something that actually gets used at the dinner table.

What salt and pepper sets do you have for gifts for dad?

We have a wide range from Quail in animal motifs like dogs, cats, foxes, badgers and owls, as well as kitchen and sea motifs from &Klevering like mushroom, corn and oyster.

What is a good Father's Day gift?

A salt and pepper set in a breed or motif that matches dad's interests is one of the most personal Father's Day gifts, because it shows the gift was chosen thoughtfully.

Which wine stopper suits a dad who loves nature and fishing?

The wooden wine stoppers from Wildlife Garden, shaped like a mallard and a frog, are a natural choice for a dad with an interest in outdoor life and Danish nature.

Can you combine several gifts for dad?

Yes, for example a set of wine glasses from Anna + Nina together with a wine stopper, or a salt and pepper set together with a piggy bank from Quail. It gives a bigger gift experience without a large budget.

Are the piggy banks only for children?

No. The piggy banks from Quail also suit adults well, for example a dad who's just become a grandfather and needs to save up for the grandchildren's pocket money, or who simply wants a fun detail on the shelf.

Can the salt and pepper sets go in the dishwasher?

Most of the stoneware sets can handle regular hand washing, but we recommend avoiding the dishwasher long-term, so the glaze and details stay looking good for as long as possible.

What can you give a dad who doesn't drink wine?

A salt and pepper set or a piggy bank from Quail are both gifts with no connection to alcohol and work just as well as a standalone gift.

Which brand accounts for the most gifts for dad with you?

Quail accounts for the vast majority of the salt and pepper sets and piggy banks in animal motifs, while Anna + Nina and Rice mainly supply the glasses in the range.

What does a gift for dad cost at Dims Studio?

The price depends on the product: a single salt and pepper set or a wine stopper sits at the cheaper end, while sets with wine glasses, champagne glasses or piggy banks typically sit in a mid-range. If you combine several things, you can put together the gift to fit your own budget.

Does a salt and pepper set work as a joint gift from several children?

Yes. A salt and pepper set in dad's favourite animal or breed is an obvious gift to give together, because it can also be combined with a wine stopper or a set of glasses, making the gift feel bigger.

How do I find the right dog breed in your range?

Look in the salt and pepper sets category, where Quail's animal motifs, including most dog breeds, are gathered. If the family has a specific breed of their own, it's usually the most personal gift to look for that exact one.

Are the gifts for dad only for men who live alone?

No. Salt and pepper sets, wine glasses and piggy banks work just as well as a gift for a dad who lives with his family, because they get used by the whole household at the dinner table.