The record player spins, the ice cubes clang in the whiskey-filled cocktail glass and the room is filled with tinsel trees, wreathes and festive baubles. That’s a midcentury modern Christmas party.
Midcentury modern decor is anything but subtle: bold colors, straight lines, geometric shapes that are often complimented by earth tones and warm metallic accents.
Here are some of the our favorite products for your midcentury modern holiday decorating.
The Fuchsia Pencil Tree with 400 Purple Mini Lights
Dress your home in holiday cheer with with this elegant display. This tree will get your house ready for the season. The 7.5-foot x 34-inch Fuchsia Pencil tree features 803 PVC tips and 400 purple mini lights. Metal tree stand is included.
Available for $239.99 at Overstock.
Atomic Christmas Tree Skirt
The design features a replica of a vintage atomic mobile fabric pattern. The background is ecru with blue, orange, green and black modern art shapes. This is the ideal Christmas tree skirt for any lover of midcentury style.
Available for $66.95 at Zazzle.
100-light LED Warm White Christmas Tree Lights
If you're going with an unconventional Christmas tree, choose lights in one color to keep the look cohesive. But if you're decking out a traditional green Christmas tree, strands of multi-colored lights will add a retro touch.
Available for $43.33 at Amazon.
Metal Sea Urchin Ornamental Sculpture Decor With Coated Gold Finish
Polished decor pieces in gold and silver add a cheerful touch to your mod design. This 12.75 inch sculpted ornament will give a stylish nod to the holiday season.
Available for $75.98 at Overstock.
Atomic Starburst Multicolored Pattern Ceramic Ornament
This fun pattern of abstract starbursts in a variety of vivid colors hearkens back to midcentury modern Atomic Age contemporary design. Sure to brighten any Christmas tree.
Available for $17.85 at Zazzle.
Midcentury Christmas Puzzle
Celebrate the spirit of holidays gone by with this bright, whimsical midcenturymodern Christmas jigsaw puzzle. Perfect for midcentury modern enthusiasts, the puzzle perfectly captures the unique design and feel of Christmas during the midcentury era.
Available for $18.95 at Amazon.
iCanvas Folk Lodge (Deer II) by Michael Mullan Canvas Print
Outfit your retro holiday interior with decorative accents and artwork that reflect the bold colors and holiday charm of the era. The artwork is crafted with 100-percent cotton artist-grade canvas, professionally hand-stretched and stapled over pine-wood bars in gallery wrap style.
Available for $26.69 at Overstock.
Black & White Scotties Handcrafted Wood Ornament
These mischievous dogs, a pair of black and white Scotties on a red sled, look ready for anything. Their enthusiasm would brighten anyone's day. They are adapted from a midcentury modern Christmas card.
Available for $8.50 at Amazon.
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