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Mid-Century Modern Christmas Decor: Retro Finds I Love
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items Get nostalgic with me with the look of a 1950s or ‘60s Christmas. It reminds me of my grandparent’s home…. I rounded up retro finds that bring a little mid-century magic and sentiment to holiday decorating. Even more ideas up on my blog…
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Aluminum Christmas Trees
Colorful Vintage-Inspired Christmas Ornaments
Retro Christmas Lights & Bubble Lights
Ceramic Christmas Trees & Bottle-Brush Trees
Quirky Mid-Century Christmas Decorations
Mid-Century Christmas Table Decor
Aluminum Christmas Trees
For the full retro Christmas look! Think silver aluminum trees, rotating color wheels, and shiny decorations that look straight out of a 1960s Christmas catalog.
If you look at the Sears catalogs from this era there was a trend in these aluminum Christmas trees - peak Space Age Christmas nostalgia! And this one is paired with a rotating four-color wheel
5FT Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree w/ 4 Color Wheel
An aluminum tree really comes into its own with a rotating color wheel. My grandparents had an aluminum tree, and I love the idea of recreating that wonderfully retro look at home
Color Wheel for Christmas Tree with E27 LED
Tie together the aluminum tree and colorful vintage-inspired ornament with the starburst design on this Christmas tree skirt
Retro Mid Century 48in Christmas Tree Skirt
Such a fun way to recreate that classic 1960s holiday look with this tree
National Tree 6ft White Iridescent Tinsel Tree
How playful are these 1950s illustrations and atomic-inspired details? What a fun way to bring mid-century personality right to the base of your Christmas tree
Retro 1950s Kitsch Christmas Tree Skirt, Mid Century Modern Holiday Decor, Atomic Starburst Tree Accent
Colorful Vintage-Inspired Christmas Ornaments
Bright glass ornaments, reflector designs, and atomic starbursts are an easy way to give your existing Christmas tree a little 1950s personality.
These were one of my favorite finds in my search. The bright colors and vintage-inspired shapes feel much more interesting than a box of ordinary Christmas balls. I’d use these to give an existing tree a little retro personality
Shiny Brite Festive Fete 4-Pack 7" Tulips
I’m drawn to colorful glass ornaments because they have so much more personality than you might expect from something so small.
Kurt Adler 3.5" Glass Early Years 6-Pc Set
These are a good option for adding a little vintage-inspired sparkle without changing your whole tree.
Bright Vintage Christmas Tree Ornaments 12pc
If you love the atomic-age side of mid-century design, these are the kind of shapes to look for. They add a little Sputnik-era personality without requiring an entire tree makeover.
Vercraft 24 Pcs Mid Century Modern Ornaments
You need something for the tree! I love the unusual shape of this topper. It feels more like a vintage glass ornament than the traditional star you see on so many trees.
Gejoy Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper Silver
A nice finishing touch with this starburst - now that’s a retro-inspired Christmas!
11.5 Inch Starburst Christmas Tree Topper
Retro Christmas Lights & Bubble Lights
Remember bubble lights? I do!! These colorful, bubbling lights are wonderfully nostalgic. Add a few to your tree for an old-fashioned Christmas with a distinctly mid-century twist.
Bubble lights are such a distinctive part of the vintage Christmas look. I love that they add both color and movement to a tree.
Kurt Adler 7-Light Bubble Light Set
My grandparents had lights like here or years. And I loved watching them warm up and then start to bubble. I think they’re a little quirky, but that’s exactly the point right?
Vintage Christmas Bubble Lights Set, 11Ft, 8 Multicolor Bulbs
Ceramic Christmas Trees & Bottle-Brush Trees
Little trees deserve a place in your Christmas decorating, too! I love the nostalgic look of lighted ceramic trees and miniature bottle-brush trees on mantels, shelves, and side tables.
I love how these little ceramic trees bring an instant dose of vintage Christmas charm. This one has the colorful lights and classic look that make me think of Christmas decorations from my childhood.
Best Choice 15in Ceramic Christmas Tree, Pre-lit
A classic for a reason! This ceramic tree is an easy way to add a little mid-century Christmas nostalgia to a shelf, side table, or mantel.
Casafield 15" White Ceramic Christmas Tree, Pre-Lit
You have to admit that this one is pretty snazzy in gold!
Mr. Christmas Gold Ceramic Tree with Clear Lights, 18in
These little trees are perfect for filling in those empty spots on a mantel, shelf, or holiday table. I’d group a few together for a simple vintage-inspired display.
Winlyn 6 Pcs 6.3" Frosted Mini Xmas Trees
The pastel colors are what caught my eye here. They’re a fun alternative to the usual forest green and red, especially if you want a softer, more playful mid-century color palette.
Soulchen 12 Pcs Pastel Mini Christmas Trees
Quirky Mid-Century Christmas Decorations
Think little deer, starbursts, vintage-inspired Santas, and playful decorations that make your holiday display feel collected rather than overly coordinated.
Great addition near the tree or even create a festive hallway!
Mid Century Modern Xmas 2.6x10 Hallway Rug
These little deer have the playful, slightly kitschy look I associate with vintage holiday decorating. I’d use them on a mantel, sideboard, or Christmas table where they can add a bit of personality.
4pcs Vintage Wooden Sika Deer Christmas Decor
This long banner is a fun way to add a little 1950s Christmas kitsch to a doorway, mantel, or wall without taking up any shelf space.
Cinnvoice 6.56ft Vintage Santa Christmas Banner
atomic-inspired starbursts! They’re such an iconic mid-century design detail and a fun way to add a little Space Age sparkle to your Christmas decorating
Lineshading 10 Pcs 8 Point Starburst Wall Decor
This one caught my eye because it feels a little different from the usual holiday decorations. I’m always more interested in pieces with some character than in buying another generic Christmas knickknack.
Roman, Inc. TV with LED Skaters Motion
Love this little mid-century Christmas house! The sloping roof, colorful details, and tiny bottle-brush trees make it feel like a miniature 1950s neighborhood. Such a fun statement piece for a mantel!
Cody Foster 7.0 Inch Merry Midcentury Modern Christmas Building , Portable Christmas Decor Architecture Christmas (1PC)
Franciscan Diamond was known or dinner wear in the 1950s! The atomic starburst pattern is such an iconic mid-century design - I love bringing atomic starburst to the table.
Retro Vintage 50s Franciscan Diamond Starburst Kitsch Christmas Card Art Pint Glass
Mid-Century Christmas Table Decor
Bring a little retro charm to the dining table with atomic-inspired table runners, colorful patterns, playful mugs, and vintage-style salt and pepper shakers.
Okay, this one made me smile. The black cat and atomic-inspired design give it a fun 1950s feel, and I think it would look especially good on a vintage wood dining table.
Mid Century Christmas Black Cat Table Runner
And look — a coordinating mug! I couldn’t resist pairing this with the cat table runner. You don’t need everything to match, but repeating a pattern or color is a fun way to pull a retro look together.
Christmas Santa Cat Midcentury Ceramic Mug 15oz
I love how this tablecloth is a fun way to give your Christmas table a retro look without going overboard. Also comes in a table runner.
Red Green Stars Mid Century Abstract Tablecloth
Bubble lights don’t have to be limited to just the tree!! Fun, playful table or mantel centerpiece that will grab folks attention
Miles Kimball Retro Bubble Light Centerpiece
These are definitely on the playful side of vintage Christmas. A little kitsch on the holiday table is never a bad thing!
Holiday Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers Reindeer
My aunts and uncles had sets like these on their table, mantel, countertops and I would play with them - the would dance and sing and kiss!
Santa & Mrs Claus Kissing Salt & Pepper Set
Colorful, nostalgic, and full of personality - how cute is this?
1950s Kitsch Retro Vintage Christmas Card Art Mid Century Serving Platter
Sure this may be this is over the top, why not? Isn’t part of being nostalgic means pulling out all the stops?
Retro Vintage 50s Franciscan Diamond Starburst Christmas Card Art Table Runner, Mid Century Modern Holiday Dining Decor, MCM Festive Accent
I love a good White Christmas reference! This platter featuring the Haynes Sisters is such a fun nod to a that classic holiday movie.
Sisters Sisters White Christmas Platter, Featuring Wallace and Davis, Haynes Sisters, Mid Century Modern Holiday Decor
I think this retro vintage classy!!! Very Mad Men series right?
Kitsch Christmas 1950s Mid Century Modern Retro Rocks Glass