Perigold Wall Art: Luxury Wayfair Designer Collection

Okay so I just spent three hours on Perigold last week because a client wanted to redo their entire living room wall situation and honestly the Perigold collection is basically Wayfair’s fancy older sister who went to art school. You know how Wayfair can feel a bit…mass market? Perigold is where they keep all the designer stuff that costs more than my first car.

What Actually Makes Perigold Different From Regular Wayfair

So here’s the deal, Perigold isn’t just expensive Wayfair items. They curate actual designer pieces and work with brands like Jonathan Adler, Uttermost, and Chelsea Art Studio. I was scrolling through at like midnight while watching that new Netflix show and realized their wall art section has pieces you’d find in actual galleries. We’re talking original paintings, museum-quality prints, and sculptural pieces that weigh like forty pounds.

The price range is wild though. You can find some prints around $300 but then there’s this massive abstract I saw for $8,000 and honestly it was gorgeous but also…it’s a painting. My dog could probably create something similar if I gave her paint paws. Kidding, kind of.

How to Actually Navigate Their Collection Without Losing Your Mind

Their filtering system is actually good which shocked me because most luxury sites have terrible search functions. You can filter by:

• Style period (contemporary, traditional, mid-century)
• Color scheme which is SO helpful when you’re matching existing furniture
• Orientation – horizontal, vertical, square
• Material – canvas, metal, acrylic, framed prints
• Price ranges that make sense

I usually start with color filtering because that’s what my clients care about most. Last month I had someone who insisted on navy blue accents and I found this incredible Chelsea Art Studio piece that had these deep indigo undertones that looked completely different in person than online, which brings me to…

The Return Policy Thing You Gotta Know

Perigold has a 30-day return window but here’s what nobody tells you – some of the really high-end pieces are final sale. You have to read the fine print on each item. I learned this the hard way when I ordered a $2,400 mixed media piece for a client’s office and she hated it in person. Thankfully that one wasn’t final sale but I was sweating for a minute there.

Also shipping costs can be insane. Some pieces have free shipping, others charge based on weight and size. That sculptural metal piece I mentioned earlier? $400 shipping because it was massive and needed white glove delivery.

The Brands Worth Actually Paying Attention To

Oh and another thing, not all designers on Perigold are created equal. Some brands are genuinely creating museum-quality work and others are just expensive because they can be.

Jonathan Adler stuff is always solid if you like that maximalist Palm Springs vibe. His photography prints are actually reasonably priced compared to his furniture. I used one of his acrylic trays as art in a bathroom once which sounds weird but it worked.

Uttermost does really good traditional and transitional pieces. They’re the brand I recommend when clients want something that looks expensive but isn’t gonna make them cry if their kid throws a ball at it. Their framed prints have substantial frames that actually look hand-carved.

Chelsea Art Studio is where I go for original paintings. They do a lot of abstract work with serious texture. Like you can see the brushstrokes and paint buildup from across the room. I spilled wine on my catalog while reviewing their pieces which was unfortunate but also their customer service sent me a new one without me even asking.

The Texture Question Nobody Asks But Should

This is gonna sound weird but texture matters way more than people think. A flat print behind glass reflects light differently than a canvas with gesso buildup. I always ask Perigold’s customer service about texture depth because their photos don’t always show it clearly.

I did a whole bedroom last spring where we used three different Perigold pieces and the only reason they worked together was because they all had matte finishes. One glossy piece would’ve ruined the whole vibe. You can usually find finish details in the product specs but sometimes you gotta call and ask.

Size Guidelines That Actually Work in Real Spaces

Okay so funny story, I ordered a piece listed as 48×36 once and forgot to account for the frame which added six inches to each dimension. It didn’t fit the wall space. Learn from my mistakes.

Here’s what I do now:

1. Measure your wall space obviously
2. Subtract at least 12 inches from both dimensions to leave breathing room
3. Check if dimensions include or exclude the frame
4. Look at the weight because anything over 30 pounds needs serious wall anchors

For spaces above sofas, the art should be roughly two-thirds the width of your sofa. Above beds, you want it centered and taking up about half to two-thirds of the headboard width. I know everyone says this but people still mess it up constantly.

The Gallery Wall Situation

Perigold has some pre-curated gallery wall sets which sounds lazy but they’re actually genius if you don’t wanna think about it. The sets are already color-coordinated and sized to work together. I used one of their black and white photography sets in a client’s hallway and it looked like we spent weeks planning it when really I just clicked “add to cart” on the whole set.

Wait I forgot to mention, their framing quality is legitimately good. The frames aren’t hollow feeling like you get with cheaper retailers. They have actual weight and the glass is usually proper conservation glass that won’t yellow.

Price Negotiation and Sales

So Perigold doesn’t really do sales like regular Wayfair. You’re not gonna see 70% off banners everywhere. But they do have a professional discount program if you’re a designer or can prove you’re buying for business purposes. It’s usually 25% off which makes their prices way more reasonable.

My client canceled last Tuesday so I spent an hour comparing the professional pricing to retail and it’s genuinely worth applying even if you’re just doing your own home office. You need a business license or design credentials but the application is pretty straightforward.

They also do occasional “private sales” where stuff gets marked down maybe 15-20%. You have to be on their email list to know when these happen. I got an original abstract for $1,200 instead of $1,600 during one of these.

Custom Framing Options

Some pieces on Perigold come unframed which is either great or annoying depending on how you look at it. The advantage is you can use their custom framing service or take it to your own framer. Their in-house framing is expensive but it’s done well and arrives ready to hang.

I usually only do custom framing through them if the client has a really specific frame finish in mind. Otherwise the standard framed options they offer are fine and save you like $300.

Installation Reality Check

These pieces are heavy y’all. The hardware they include is usually adequate but I always reinforce with my own wall anchors. Especially for plaster walls or older construction. I’ve had one piece fall – not from Perigold but still traumatizing – and now I’m paranoid about it.

For anything over 40 pounds I hire an art installer. It costs like $150-200 but it’s worth not having a $3,000 painting crash at 2am. My cat freaks out enough with normal noises, can’t imagine dealing with that.

Mixing Perigold Pieces with Regular Art

You don’t need to buy everything from Perigold to make it work. I mix their designer pieces with stuff from local artists and even some Etsy finds. The key is keeping the framing quality consistent. A $2,000 Perigold painting next to a poster in a cheap Ikea frame looks ridiculous. But a $2,000 painting next to a $100 print in a nice frame? Totally works.

The quality difference shows most in the materials. Perigold pieces use archival papers, real canvas, solid wood frames. Budget art uses paper that’ll fade and frames that warp. If you’re gonna splurge anywhere, splurge on the pieces that get the most visibility and fill in surrounding spaces with less expensive options.

Specific Pieces I Keep Recommending

There’s this Uttermost piece called something like “Stormy Sea” or “Ocean Storm” – it’s a textured abstract in grays and blues. I’ve used it in probably five different projects because it works with everything and reads as way more expensive than it is. Around $600 last time I checked.

Jonathan Adler’s lips prints are iconic if your client has any sense of humor. They’re not for everyone but in the right space they’re perfect. There’s a gold leaf version that’s surprisingly not tacky.

For original paintings, anything from their “artist spotlight” section tends to be good quality. These are emerging artists Perigold is featuring and the prices haven’t gotten completely bonkers yet. Saw a landscape series last month that was under $1,000 for original oils which is basically unheard of.

The metal wall sculptures from Statements2000 are another go-to. Modern, architectural, and they create cool shadows on the wall. You either love them or hate them but they photograph really well for my blog content.