Nothing pulls a room together like art. But because it’s so deeply personal and individual, art is often the trickiest design element to source for clients. Thankfully, the bar for quality, selection, and range of pieces that can be purchased via online galleries has never been higher, making it possible to find room-making artworks online — no matter the client, and no matter the budget.
From inexpensive prints and posters to fine art — major online galleries with hundreds of thousands of options to small, specialized boutique sources — here are the best websites for adding that final layer of polish and panache to your clients’ walls.
Saatchi Art
Boasting a high-quality collection of nearly 300,000 pieces, Saatchi Art’s offerings extend beyond paintings and photographs to sculpture, mixed media, prints, drawings, collages, and limited editions. They’re experienced working with interior designers to source art for residential and commercial clients, offering complimentary art advisory services, custom sizes and new commissioned works, tiered trade discounts, savings on large orders, and a stress-free shipping process.
These Fine Walls
For the client who still keeps a thick stack of fashion magazines on their coffee table, turn to this boutique online gallery. TFW represents a dozen photographers whose work has graced the walls of museums and glossies like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle. Edgy and contemporary, these works might be just the thing for the client looking to make a bold statement on their walls.
IdeelArt
When you’re working with lovers of contemporary abstract art, save yourself time wading through options by going straight to this London-based online gallery: it’s all they sell. All pieces are original, signed, and come with a certificate of authenticity. Plus, shipping is free worldwide, and there’s a 30-day return policy — making art purchases low-risk in case your client doesn’t love their choice in person.
Artfully Walls
If you’re looking to curate a gallery wall for a client, head to this affordable art source to use its helpful online tools. Shop from gallery wall collections like “Moody Modernism,” “Line and Form,” and “Living with Flowers.” Or, use the “Wall Designer” tool to select your own pieces so you can see how they look together at scale.
Artfinder
Representing more than 7,000 independent artists from over 100 countries, this massive art marketplace is a great resource no matter the client, style, or budget. Join their trade program to save a minimum of 15% on art across the site.
1stDibs
Designers already know what a fantastic source this curated online marketplace is for furniture, lighting, and one-of-a-kind objet. But don’t overlook its ever-evolving inventory of art, ranging from vintage travel posters for under $100 to original works by Picasso and Warhol for a cool couple mil. And while the selection of hundreds of thousands of unique artworks (sold either with a set price, or at live auction) might seem like it would get overwhelming, 1stdibs’ options for drilling-down on inventory by a huge number of helpful filters streamlines the shopping experience. Their customer service experience is also top-notch.
Zatista
Zatista’s online art-finding tools can be especially helpful when sourcing one-of-a-kind artwork for indecisive clients. Not only is the selection of original and limited edition works massive (there are over 15,000 pieces from more than 500 artists), but the company offers art consultants, and their “Art Explorer” tool asks buyers to pick which works they love from a sample collection, then customizes recommendations based on those picks. We also like that each piece of art comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Framebridge
Your clients may have a stockpile of highly-personal art at home and not even know it. The custom framing company prides itself on getting images off customer’s phones and onto their walls, and for being able to build frames for prized possessions of any size or shape that may be lingering in boxes and drawers. Everything from travel souvenirs to vintage textiles, sports pennants, medals, sheet music, and architectural renderings can be showcased in their custom creations.
House of Spoils
Surf boards, palm trees, beaches, mountain landscapes: bring vibrant and playful California vibes to clients in any state with photography prints from Venice, CA-based House of Spoils.
Society6
This affordable art retailer launched in 2009 after an artist friend of the founders was invited to showcase their work at the prestigious Art Basel show in Miami, but couldn’t afford the required fees. The founders realized it was a common issue in the artistic community, and created Society6 as an online platform for them to share and sell their prints, posters, tapestries, and other wall hangings. The selection is vibrant, youthful, fun, and as wallet-friendly as the art world gets, making it a great option for rooms for kids or teens, or clients with playful style who want to make a big impact on a tight budget.