A white antique piano stands next to a flocked Christmas tree with white, gold, and silver ornaments. The tree stands in front of gray wallpaper printed with a tree mural.
35 Vintage Christmas Decorations That Are Actually Timeless
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Published: January 25, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
Contrary to what you might think, vintage Christmas decorations never go out of style. The festive spirit goes hand in hand with the vintage vibe. There is something about cozying up to the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate surrounded by retro Christmas decorations that sets the mood perfectly for the holidays.
With plenty of vintage holiday decorations to choose from, you are bound to find the right pieces for your home. Whether you are looking for vintage Christmas tree decorations, Santa mugs for the dining room, antique Christmas wall signs, or decorative ice skates and toboggans to display around your entryway, any sort of vintage décor will make your space comfier and more inviting. For all the vintage-lovers out there, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite vintage Christmas décor ideas you are welcome to indulge in immediately.
02 of Light Wood Front Doors with Christmas Decorations
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This front porch with white board and batten siding boasts light wood double doors with glass. Christmas wreaths with red bows are hung on the doors. A decorative vintage red truck is perched in front of the doors.
03 of Rustic Christmas Display in Living Room
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A rustic wooden crate is used as a living room coffee table and sits on a black and cream rug. Rustic Christmas mantel decor is featured beside a Christmas tree with colorful bulbs. The decor includes a vintage carousel horse and wooden ornaments.
04 of Black and White Dresser with Vintage Christmas Décor
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This black and white dresser with printed drawers is styled with white, black, and gold vintage Christmas decor. A white frame mirror perched on the dresser is decorated with beige mini pine tree garland.
05 of Dining Room with Vintage Santa Cutout
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A vintage Santa cutout is placed in front of a Christmas tree fitted into a white wicker collar. The tree is decorated with colorful ornaments in this white shiplap dining room with white frame windows.
06 of Antique White Hutch with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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This antique white hutch with stained wood frame glass doors is filled with white china and vintage Christmas decorations. A woven basket tucked under the hutch is styled with a red and gray plaid throw.
07 of Colorful Christmas Décor with Rustic Accents
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Creating a nostalgic Christmas look can be achieved using rustic accents and vibrant colors. This Christmas mantel decor features a collection of red and white frames and ornaments against a green background. Rustic chests cover the base of a sparse Christmas tree.
08 of White Sideboard with Vintage Book Decorations
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A two-toned white sideboard with sliding barn doors is topped by spruce plants. The plants are placed on top of stacks of vintage books. Gold reindeer decor is placed on one of the shelves, while wicker baskets and a glowing candle are set on the other shelves.
09 of Dining Room with Farmhouse Christmas Decorations
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A dark-stained wood table is paired with white metal and wood chairs in this farmhouse dining room. The table stands in front of a white buffet table displaying red, white, and tan farmhouse Christmas decorations.A white mug rack with additional Christmas decorations is set in the corner of the room.
10 of Decorative Bed Tray with Vintage Metal Lantern
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This bedroom features a light-stained wood shiplap bed outfitted with white and beige bedding. The bed is decorated with a wooden tray displaying a vintage gray metal lantern nestled on a green wreath.
11 of Christmas Centerpiece with Vintage Book Stack
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This Christmas centerpiece boasts a vintage book stack paired with a gold rocking horse candlestick. Make your holidays merry and bright with green miniature pine tree decor and black candlesticks arranged around the centerpiece.
12 of Christmas Tree with Vintage Galvanized Tree Collar
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This towering Christmas tree decorated in red and white ornaments is fitted into a galvanized Christmas tree collar with black and red vintage lettering. The tree stands next to a vintage Christmas decoration of Santa in a red wagon.
13 of Small Christmas Tree on Vintage Dark Brown Trunk
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A small frosted Christmas tree can still pack a punch with stylish white ornaments. Wrap a white knit throw blanket around the base to make it cozier and prop the tree up on a vintage dark brown trunk.
14 of Living Room Christmas Tree with Vintage Decorations
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This Christmas tree with a wicker collar is finished with white, red, and green vintage Christmas tree decorations. A wooden chair is perched next to the tree in this white living room corner. Presents wrapped in plaid paper are placed beneath the tree.
15 of Dining Room Shelves with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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This farmhouse dining room features stained wood and black metal shelves styled with white and gold vintage Christmas decorations. A white fireplace next to the shelves is adorned with pine garland.
16 of Red and White Vintage Christmas Decorations
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These white and nickel shelves mounted above a blue side table are adorned with red and white vintage Christmas decorations. The table stands next to white cabinets in this kitchen boasting gray quartz countertops.
17 of White Kitchen Shelves with Vintage Santa Mugs
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This kitchen features white open shelves mounted next to a white window with white cafe curtains. The shelves are styled with white jars and vintage Santa mugs. A white hook rack is fitted under the shelves.
18 of Christmas Decorations for Sideboard Table Top
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A black bowl candle is placed next to white books on this stained wood sideboard. The natural wood tabletop is styled with Christmas decorations laid in front of a white window frame mirror.
19 of Beige Sofa and Knit Red Blanket
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Rustic wood living room flooring is topped with a woven mat. White ottoman stands in front of a beige sofa draped with a red knit blanket. White shiplap wall is accentuated by a vintage Christmas sign and a string of bells.
20 of Whimsical Christmas Tiered Tray Décor
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This vintage white farmhouse kitchen is ready for the holiday season. Bursting with Christmas cheer, it is decorated with red and white ornaments, a string of wood beads, and miniature Christmas trees. This tiered tray is sure to please Santa!
21 of Wooden Baker’s Rack with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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A light wood and gray metal kitchen baker’s rack is lined with white, red, and black vintage Christmas decorations. The rack is paired with a rustic white and black antique wall sign.
22 of Planters with Mini Pine Tree Decor
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Rustic white console table with mirrored panel doors stands under a white staircase holding gold filigree mirrors. The table is styled with vintage sign decor and planters with mini pine trees.
23 of Living Room with Vintage Christmas Sign
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A beige slipcovered couch is paired with an antique wooden trunk coffee table in this living room. The couch stands against rustic white decorative doors styled with a vintage Christmas sign. Frosted pine garland is laid across the doors.
24 of White Shiplap Entryway with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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A wood decorative ladder styled with a Christmas wreath is perched next to a white shiplap entryway. The entryway features a black apothecary cabinet standing next to a flocked Christmas pencil tree.
25 of Holiday Fake Fireplace Mantel Ideas
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A heavily weathered wood mantel is decorated generously for the holidays. Antique books and brass candlesticks are complemented by garlands of evergreen and pom poms. Below, a display of vintage suitcases supports an arrangement of candles.
26 of Vintage Christmas Centerpiece with Red Lantern
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Get into the holiday spirit with a vintage Christmas centerpiece for your wood dining table. Use a rustic wooden tray to hold an antique red lantern nestled among spruce, berry, and pinecone decor.
27 of Silver Tray Centerpiece with Christmas Decorations
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These white, blue, and gold vintage Christmas decorations are arranged on a silver tray. A white sheepskin throw is laid under the tray in this room with a flocked Christmas tree.
28 of Entryway Staircase with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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A stained wood entry bench is styled with vintage Christmas decorations. The bench is seated under a staircase with wooden treads and white risers. A pine garland is strung along the white balusters.
29 of Two-toned Console Table with Black Vintage Typewriter
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A small Christmas tree with a beige skirt stands next to a two-toned white console table. The table is decorated with wicker baskets and Christmas decor. A black vintage typewriter perched on the table gives the space a touch of character.
30 of Miniature Pine Trees on Wooden Shelf
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No tree, no problem! These miniature pine trees placed along a wood shelf with white corbels create equally as much festive spirit. Mount a decorative white window frame with a red berry wreath above the shelf to complete the look.
31 of Flocked Tree with Vintage Christmas Decorations
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This flocked Christmas tree is paired with gold ornaments and red plaid ribbon. A wood frame Christmas wall sign is mounted next to the tree above vintage wooden sled decor.
32 of Wood Frame Vintage Christmas Wall Sign
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A wood frame vintage Christmas wall sign is perched on a stained wood shelf with white corbels. Miniature pine trees in white planters are perched next to the sign. The shelf is mounted above a wood and black metal coat rack.
33 of Monochrome Dresser with Giant Clock
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This stylish dresser has been used to hang stockings without a mantel with white stockings hanging from the black drawer pulls. A giant monochrome clock hangs above the drawers, while pine cones and festive decor rest on top.
34 of Decorative Red Vintage Truck for Dining Room
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A red vintage decorative truck is used as a centerpiece for a stained wood dining table. Green miniature pine trees flank the truck. The table stands next to a kitchen with white shaker cabinets.
35 of White Entryway Ledge with Vintage Christmas Tins
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A gray entryway bench is seated against a white shiplap half wall with a ledge. The ledge is decorated with mini spruce trees placed inside red and white vintage Christmas tin containers.
