I am enjoying a bit of Christmas morning by looking through our galleries of readers’ Christmas decorations and then, by consolidating new photos of aluminum Christmas trees into this mega-gallery. I have more work to go, but here’s a start — 219 photos of vintage aluminum Christmas trees to sparkle sparkle twinkle twinkle your day away. Above: Kathy & Greg V. are mesmerized, for sure.
Aluminum Christmas tree slide show:
To see the slide show, click on the thumbnail, it will enlarge, then use the arrows just below to move forward or back. You can start or stop the show from any slide. And safety tip: No electric lights in aluminum trees, plees.
Donna says
How does one purchase a retro tree?
pam kueber says
See this story, Donna: https://retrorenovation.com/2012/11/16/9-places-to-find-aluminum-christmas-trees-vintage-and-reproduction/
Megan Stark says
I just found this: http://www.hayneedle.com/product/gersonsilvertiffanytinselprelitchristmastree.cfm?redirect=false&source=pla&kwid=Trees_GERS178&tid=GERS178-2&adtype=pla_with_promotion&kw=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=GERS178-2&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DJDEvFACL2idj_rD6gFNaQ-xQd_O74zEGr_k4zn3whBoC6f_w_wcB
Wish I had seen this before I bought my vintage one – its so nice and full!
pam kueber says
Yes, these are pretty common. The needles are made of PVC — not aluminum, like the vintage ones.
John says
Hey Pam,
Did you every get your aluminum Christmas Tree?
pam kueber says
boo hoo no. why? did you find one for me?
John says
Oh darn! I was looking forward to seeing it. No I haven’t… though I figure since there are several styles, heights, branch number, (for fullness), pompom versus non, and color… lord that’s a pretty personal decision! I’d hate to get all excited and itd be the very one you don’t like! LOL LUCKILY there are so many options to choose from you can really personalize it for yourself. I have found with people that have them too, they’re pretty passionate about the type they have. I think next year I might replace mine… it’s a little short. Not sure yet. Good luck in your search, as you said once we like to do things the hard way, but it’s so much more rewarding!
And also thanks for telling people NOT TO PUT LIGHTS ON THEM! as the son, brother, cousin, and nephew to 2 firefighters too many fires are caused by stuff like this.