50th birthday gift for someone who has everything: art socks
For the 50th birthday of someone who has everything, choose a gift they would never buy for themselves but will use every day. A set of art socks with six world-famous paintings costs €64.49, and a gift box with three pairs costs €39.95. Pick the art that suits them, and it shows you really know them.
What do you give someone turning 50 who has everything?
Something they don't own yet, but will actually use. By 50, most people have plenty of things. Yet very few own socks with The Starry Night, The Scream or Girl with a Pearl Earring on them. Every time they put them on, they'll think of you for a moment.
It helps to look at what makes them happy. Do they love a day at a museum? Is there a Van Gogh poster in the hallway? Do they always head for the sea on holiday? Let that guide your choice of painting.
Which sets make a good 50th birthday present?
The Great Icons 6-Pack, €64.49
Six artworks everyone recognises, even people who never go to museums: The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Hokusai), Girl with a Pearl Earring (Vermeer), The Scream (Munch), Composition VIII (Kandinsky), The Dance (Matisse) and Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (Van Gogh). Six pairs, all in the same size. A lovely present to give together with family or colleagues.
Van Gogh's Six Masterpieces 6-Pack, €64.49
For the true Van Gogh fan. Six pairs: The Starry Night, Starry Night Over the Rhône, Café Terrace at Night, The Sea at Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Sunflowers and Irises.
Signature Selection 4-Pack, €46.62
Four bold classics: The Scream (Munch), The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Hokusai), Composition VIII (Kandinsky) and Starry Night Over the Rhône (Van Gogh). For anyone who loves strong colours.
Mondrian Gift Box 3-Pack, €39.95
Three designs after Piet Mondrian, in a gift box. It arrives ready to give. For a birthday person who loves clean design and bright colours.
What is a smaller 50th birthday gift?
A single pair costs €12.95. Choose a painting with a story that fits the day. Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich (1818) shows a man standing on a rock, looking out over a sea of mist. A fitting image for a milestone: a moment to pause and look ahead.
| Gift | What is inside | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Icons 6-Pack | 6 pairs, six artists | €64.49 | A group gift from family or colleagues |
| Van Gogh's Six Masterpieces 6-Pack | 6 pairs of Van Gogh | €64.49 | The true Van Gogh fan |
| Signature Selection 4-Pack | 4 pairs: Munch, Hokusai, Kandinsky, Van Gogh | €46.62 | Lovers of strong colours |
| Mondrian Gift Box 3-Pack | 3 pairs of Mondrian in a gift box | €39.95 | Design lovers |
| Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog | 1 pair, Caspar David Friedrich | €12.95 | A small gesture for a milestone |
Why do art socks go down well at a 50th?
Because they don't feel like just another pair of socks. The artwork is knitted into the sock, not printed, so the colours stay bright. They're made of 80% organic cotton (GOTS certified), 15% recycled polyamide and 5% elastane. They're seamless, with a reinforced heel and toe, so they last. And you give a little piece of art history with them.
Kunstsokken are also sold in more than 50 museum shops across Europe. Online, you order exactly the same pairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is an original gift for someone turning 50?
A set of art socks with famous paintings, such as The Great Icons 6-Pack (€64.49) or a gift box with three pairs (€39.95). It's something most people don't own yet, and they'll use it every day.
Are all the pairs in a set the same size?
Yes. A set or gift box has one size for every pair: EU 36-40 (UK 3.5-6.5) or EU 41-46 (UK 7-11). If you need different sizes, choose single pairs.
Can I have the gift sent to the birthday person?
Yes. Enter their address as the delivery address and your own as the billing address. There's no price or invoice in the parcel.
What if they need a different size?
Exchanging for the other size is free within 30 days. They can do it themselves through the online returns portal, using your order number.
Can I add a personal message?
Not yet. You can, of course, add your own card if you give the present in person.
How quickly will it arrive?
Order before 23:30 Dutch time on a working day and it ships the same day. It usually takes 2-3 days to the UK and 3-5 working days to Ireland. Within the Netherlands it's 1 working day, and 1-2 working days to Belgium or Germany.