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Vintage Christmas Scenes

Christmas Scene, Maxwell Coffee Advertisement
By Walter Martin Baumhofer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, "Home for Christmas..." (1945) For years, Walter Martin Baumhofer painted cover designs for the Pulps
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1940s Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Canvas, Oil

Winter Christmas Scene of Figures Skating on Frozen Lake in a Dutch Village
Located in Preston, GB
Winter Christmas Scene of Figures Skating on Frozen Lake in a Dutch Village by J. H. De Berg
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20th Century Dutch School Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oil, Board

1970s Villeroy & Boch Plate Pâte-sur-pâte in Turquoise, Christmas Scene
By Albrecht Dürer, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Andernach, DE
since 1748. A Christmas Wall Plate in Jasperware (or also Pâte-sur-pâte) technique in an absolutely
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1970s German Neoclassical Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Porcelain

Vintage Christmas Large Blown Glass Handpainted Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
old European tradition with Christmas scenes and Santa Claus. In gift box. 11 pcs set
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1970s German Neoclassical Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Blown Glass

4 Large Vintage European Glass Jumbo Christmas Balls Handpainted
Located in Boca Raton, FL
- Mercury glass jumbo balls Handpainted with Christmas scenes and Santa Claus. In gift box packaging.
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1970s German Neoclassical Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Blown Glass

"1859 Chatham Fair Christmas Sleigh Scene Engraving"
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 6"H x 9"W Frame Sz: 10 1/4"H x 13 1/4"W Inscribed: A very Merry Christmas Arnold L
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20th Century Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Paper

Mid 20th Century Diorama Doll House - Christmas Living Room Scene
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Christmas. There's so much to see in this handmade diorama. We see children with their gifts, a beautifully
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1960s French Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Wood, Plywood

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christmas Steps Historic Bristol Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christmas Steps Historic Bristol Street Scene by Jack
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20th Century English School Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor

Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Cow Whistle, Christmas Nativity Scene Figurine
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
as a Christmas Nativity Scene figurine. Ana Baraça still is an important artistic reference of the
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Arts and Crafts Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Terracotta

Children, Michele Zalopany black white Christmas holiday winter scene children
By Michele Zalopany
Located in New York, NY
Tender, black and white scene of children bundled up in sweaters and hats for snow. Evoking the
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Monotype

Children: black and white drawing of Christmas holiday winter scene
By Michele Zalopany
Located in New York, NY
Image 12.5 x 19 in. / 32 x 48 cm Paper 28 x 38 in. / 72 x 98 cm Lithograph on smooth, handmade white paper, with pale yellow watercolor border. Edition 30: this impression 22/30...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Lithograph, Watercolor

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Street Scene on the Christmas Steps in Bristol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Street Scene on the Christmas Steps in Bristol by Jack
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20th Century English School Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor

Sterling Silver “Nativity” Christmas Ornament
By Oneida
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just in time for Christmas, this sterling silver “Nativity” scene ornament will look lovely on your
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1970s American Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Sterling Silver

Original Jane Wooster Scott Watercolor - Cat House
By Jane Wooster Scott
Located in New York, NY
her Christmas scenes on their holiday tickets. Of her life and work, she says: "I'm a very happy
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Paper, Watercolor

American Primitive Folk Artist Jane Wooster Scott Original Watercolor
By Jane Wooster Scott
Located in New York, NY
her Christmas scenes on their holiday tickets. Of her life and work, she says: "I'm a very happy
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Paper, Watercolor

1979 Towle Sterling “Christmas Melodies” Medallion
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Towle Silversmiths – Christmas Melodies Series This 1979 sterling silver Christmas ornament is
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1970s American Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Sterling Silver

Boat Scene
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Miami, FL
Interior (1963), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Apple Blossoms I (1974), The Christmas Tree
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1950s American Impressionist Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor, Paper

Boat Scene
Boat Scene
$23,000
H 14.5 in W 22.5 in
Autumn in New York by Jane Wooster Scott
By Jane Wooster Scott
Located in New York, NY
, calendars, puzzles, plates and more and even the state lottery printed one of her Christmas scenes on their
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Lithograph

Christmas Tree In The Snow. Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
signed bottom left. A charming view of a snow scene, a Christmas tree its branches laden with heavy snow.
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oil, Board

Christmas Tree In The Snow. Oil on Board.
Christmas Tree In The Snow. Oil on Board.
$171 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in
Christmas Winter Wonderland Christkindles Market Kathe Wohlfahrt Rothenburg o.T.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Käthe Wohlfahrt “Kindertraum” Christmas Collection, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Late 1990s
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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Wood

Chasing the Sleigh, Original Holiday Greeting Card Christmas Illustration
By Charlotte Sternberg
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original Holiday Greeting Card Christmas Illustration featuring a snowy scene with dogs chasing a
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1950s Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Egg Tempera, Illustration Board

Department 56 "Christmas In The City" Series "Hi-De-Ho NightClub" First Edition
Located in Incline Village, NV
decorative winter and Christmas themed scenes that light up so that collectors could decorate their homes
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1990s Other Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Porcelain

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
historic buildings, adding depth and realism to the scene. The Christmas Steps, dating back to the 1600s
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20th Century English School Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor

Dept. 56 "The Grand Creamery" Season's Bay Series 1st Edition + Two Accessories
Located in Incline Village, NV
. Department 56 was established in 1976 with the intent of creating decorative winter and Christmas themed
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1990s Other Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Porcelain

Dept. 56 "The Farmer's Co-op Granary" From "The Snow Village" Plus 2 Accessories
Located in Incline Village, NV
the intent of creating decorative winter and Christmas themed scenes that light up so that collectors
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1990s American Other Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Ceramic

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“Antique Christmas”
Located in Southampton, NY
Very well executed watercolor and gouache illustration on heavy card stock of a vintage Christmas
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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor, Gouache, Cardboard

“Vintage Christmas”
“Antique Christmas”
H 5.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.25 in
Circle of Emilio Grau Sala - Mid 20th Century Oil, Crowd at Christmas
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Christmas scene depicting a crowd at a market. Figures carry mistletoe and holly
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oil

"PIONEER CHRISTMAS" OLD WEST TOWN SNOW SCENE
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 12 x 16 Frame Size: 22 x 27 Medium: Oil Dated 1966 "Pioneer Christmas" Biography G. Harvey
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1960s Impressionist Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oil

French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 29 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
miniature nativity Crèche scene each Christmas. They make charming party favors, stocking stuffers or items
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Earthenware

"The Village Church" Original Oil Painting by Jane Wooster Scott
By Jane Wooster Scott
Located in Wiscasset, ME
lottery printed one of her Christmas scenes on their holiday tickets. Of her life and work, she says
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1990s American Vintage Christmas Scenes

Jan Barboglio Noble Navidad Forged Iron Nativity Scene Contemporary Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Jan Barboglio Noble Navidad nativity scene. This lovely Christmas nativity scene features a
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20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Iron

Vintage 6” Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Handpainted
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique vintage blown mercury glass 6” ball Handpainted with Christmas scene and Snooty.
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1990s German American Classical Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Mercury Glass

“Christmas Visitors”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor and gouache artwork on archival paper of a Christmas scene used by the Fravessi
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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

“Christmas Tree Sale”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor and gouache artwork on archival paper of a Christmas scene used by the Fravessi
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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

“Admiring the Tree”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor and gouache artwork on archival paper of a Christmas scene used by the Fravessi
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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Buccellati Sterling Silver Gold Rim Round Box with Pouch and Box
By Buccellati
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Christmas scene on the lid, including a church, bells, mistletoe and holly. The lid has a gold rim and a
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20th Century Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Cape Cod Christmas: A 1982 Signed Limited Edition Charles Wysocki Lithograph
By Charles Wysocki
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a limited edition colored lithograph entitled Cape Cod Christmas, 1982 by Charles Wyscocki
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1980s Romantic Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Lithograph

Italian Christmas Nativity Scene with 10 Traditional Figures and Wooden Stable
Located in Verviers, BE
Christmas nativity scene of highly detailed hand painted figurines including Mary and Joseph, three
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1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Resin

1951 Hummel Goebel Nativity Scene 15 Pc Figurine Christmas set w/ Manger Set 214
By Hummel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1951 Vintage Hummel Goebel Nativity Scene 15 Pc Figurine Christmas Set with Lighted Manger Set 214
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1950s American Colonial Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Ceramic

Vintage Mexican Pottery Christmas Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Mexican pottery Christmas tree sculpture with nativity scene. Christmas tree has
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20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Pottery

Vintage French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 28 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figures to build a miniature nativity Crèche scene each Christmas. They make charming party favors
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Earthenware

LARGE SCOTTISH RIVER LANDSCAPE SIGNED OIL - SHEEP GRAZING PASTORAL RIVER BANK
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Scotland. His work is available in Limited Edition Print and his ever popular snow scenes appear on
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oil

Christmas Bettie Page (Playboy Centerfold)
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Minneapolis, MN
between the photographer and iconic pin-up model Bettie Page. This festive and flirtatious Christmas scene
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1950s Pop Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Photographic Film

Vintage Carl Tait Designer Christmas Cushion Pillow with Irish Linen
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
illustrated design. A busy Christmas scene exquisitely decorated with various colours and seasonal motifs and
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Linen

Giuseppe Rossicone Midcentury Tall Blue Ceramic Nativity Set, 1960s
By Giuseppe Rossicone, Ceramiche Rossicone
Located in Milan, Italy
This large sculptural Christmas nativity scene was crafted by Italian ceramicist Giuseppe Rossicone
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Ceramic

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Large Oil On Canvas Painting By William Lester Stevens
Located in Essex, MA
Large seascape with cove and ship. Either Gloucester Mass or coastal Maine. Well rendered and showing a rocky cove with trees ,ocean etc. Lester Stevens 1888-1969 is a well noted Am...
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1930s American Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Canvas, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original box. At first I thought that they...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Paper

Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage christmas jumping jack in wood. The front covered in paper with a beautiful vintage decoration Handmade in the area of Erzgebirge Germany. The area of Erzgebirge locate...
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1950s German Black Forest Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Wood

Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack
Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack
$667
H 26.38 in W 9.45 in D 0.2 in
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors, original brass hardware and paneled sides. Interior is enameled with two mesh shelve...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Oak

Large Antique 19th Century French Floral Church Wall Sconce in Brass for Candles
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, authentic French Napoleon III church wall sconce, also called harvest candelabra. This is an unusual, large wall sconce model made for 7 candles. Made of brass and...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Brass, Bronze

'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Mr. Chair' and ottoman, designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960s. A timeless example of American Modernist design, this sculptural lounge ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Plywood, Faux Leather

'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
$2,100 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 32 in W 36 in D 35 in
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces 'Model 8260' By Falkenberg Sweden.
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with brass made by Falkenberg Belysning Sweden. These lamps can be hardwired but also used ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Wood

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Iron

Corteo Porcelain Set of 12 Dinner Plates Made in Italy
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The triunphant entrance of a Sultan into a conquered city is the theme of these collection in which all the plates are part of the same image, connected amongst them and telling one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Porcelain

7 Hand Painted & Signed by Wiinblad Porcelain Christmas Plates, Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Andernach, DE
Bjorn Wiinblad, Danish artist, has created this beautiful series for German art glass & porcelain makers Rosenthal for their Studio-Line art edition. Plates from 1975 with the Annunc...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Porcelain

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Louis XV commode, circa 1900, is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design. Crowned with a beautifully contoured marble top in warm tones of cr...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Marble, Bronze

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 48.25 in D 20 in
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled in the manner of Charles Cressent (France, 1685–1768), finished in luxurious Rocco ...
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19th Century Louis XV Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made from iron and glass with glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. T...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
On Hold
$1,431
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Rare Set of Four Mercury Glass & Plastic Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Christmas Scenes

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Wire

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Vintage Christmas Scenes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage christmas scenes available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, modern or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage christmas scenes available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, orange and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by G. Harvey, Leonard Machin Rowe, Jose Vives-Atsara, Jackson Lee Nesbitt and Richard Sargent are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Christmas Scenes?

The average selling price for vintage christmas scenes we offer is $1,988, while they’re typically $14 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Christmas Scenes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, a hanging decoration suitable for decorating a tree is considered a vintage Christmas ornament if it is at least 40 years old. Ornaments made over 100 years ago are usually classified as antiques. You'll find a range of vintage Christmas ornaments on 1stDibs.