If you’re dreaming of a cosy, nostalgic Christmas — the kind you’d find in a classic festive film — then vintage Christmas decorations are the secret sauce. Think warm lights, gingerbread figures, frosted foliage and timeless textures. Let’s walk through how to style a vintage Christmas theme using decorations from XS-Stock .
What makes Christmas décor feel ‘vintage’?
“Vintage” isn’t about being old — it’s about being timeless. A vintage Christmas theme turns your home into a warm, magical, comforting space. It’s emotional. It’s nostalgic. And it looks expensive even when it isn’t.
- Warm glowing lights instead of harsh bright whites
- Mixed greenery with berries and pinecones
- Glass, fabric, wood and natural finishes — not plastic shine
- Classic colours: red, cream, deep green, warm gold
1. Start with a wreath or garland — make the entrance feel magical
Vintage Christmas décor always starts at the entrance. A wreath signals warmth, nostalgia and tradition the second somebody walks up to the door or into a hallway.
This wreath includes 48 warm white LEDs and four metal candle holders, so it can also be used as a table centrepiece — effortlessly vintage.
Warm white LEDs • Candle holders included
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2. Use glass décor for authentic nostalgia
One surefire vintage trick: **use glass, not plastic**.
This tiered Christmas Tree Glass Storage Jar is a dream for vintage styling: fill it with sweets, biscuits, dried orange slices, fairy lights, or mini baubles.
A statement vintage piece that doubles as a treat jar.
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Vintage styling tip: place this on a wooden tray with cinnamon sticks and pinecones.
3. Add gingerbread figures for pure vintage charm
These are one of the most traditional Christmas icons you can add to a home. They look like they’ve stepped right out of a nostalgic Christmas storybook:
Weighted base • Fabric textures for a true vintage look
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Put them on:
- a hallway table
- a fireplace hearth
- a kitchen shelf (next to your glass jar display)
4. Layer textures and natural materials
To get that classic warm vintage look, focus on materials:
- Wooden trays
- Candlelight
- Pinecones and mixed greenery
- Fabric accents — bows, ribbons, tartan
Keep it soft, warm and layered. You’re aiming for “cosy lodge Christmas”.