Browsing around the web I found lots of fun mod Christmas designs. On the San Francisco Craig's List I found these two shimmery aluminum trees. They're the kind that come with a revolving multi-colored floor light:

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Pom Pom detail of second tree:

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Midcentury pom 

Here's a mid century modern gingerbread house, originally offered at Williams-Sonoma, but might not be too difficult to replicate:

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If you're not into winging it you could get free plans to make this one from Hometta:

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A modern take on vintage bottle brush miniature trees (7"-11" tall, Garnet Hill):

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Speaking of bottle brush, this 58" tree by Kuno Prey for Unica Home, is made from real household brushes:

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Here are some sweet miniature chairs made into ornaments, from  Shag Mid Century Modern:

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I love these hand-embroidered felt ornaments by Angie Davis of Byrd & Belle:

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And lastly…some of you may know Nashville's Eartha Kitsch from Flickr (you should if you don't). Well she won the holiday decorating contest over at No Pattern Required with her Aluminum tree, complete with colored light wheel:

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For more Christmas goodness check out Eartha's Etsy. Cheers!

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6 responses to “Mid Century Mod X-Mas”

  1. karlene Avatar

    super cool post!!! love your finds……..and I don’t think I properly thanked you for stopping by my site with more information!!! all my best and have a wonderful Christmas season!!

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  2. Visual Vamp Avatar

    When I was a girl I mocked my mother for having such a tree. But now I have one myself (you can see it on my blog). I had the colored light wheel too, but recently got rid of it and added silver wire white lights.
    Love this post Sylvie!
    xo xo
    PS Please stop my blog today and leave a comment for charity – you comment and I will donate. Thanks!

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  3. maja Avatar

    oh i love those little chair ornaments! must get for our tree.

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  4. Di Overton Avatar

    Just dropping by to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas
    and a big thank you for your friendship throughout the past year.
    From a very snowy UK
    Love
    Di (Designers Block)

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  5. Lushpad Avatar

    Love the miniature chair ornaments!

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  6. D R E W Avatar

    i have a silver tinsel tree like this, too. although, mine is only 4 feet tall. i have the original box, and it’s in great shape.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew-o-rama/540729266/

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