The Best Christmas Ornaments for Vintage & Nostalgia Lovers
For many, the holidays are just as much about rekindling old memories as they are about making new ones. If you or someone you love is fond of Christmas — not just in December, but all year ’round — check out these nostalgic Christmas ornaments that harken back to a bygone era and are full of vintage holiday charm.
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$16 from Etsy
This set of four sturdy and colorful Victorian homes is made of heavy paper stock and includes tons of details that kids and adults alike will delight over.
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$37 from Amazon
These glass ornaments evoke the holidays of a few decades ago. Colorful and reflective, this set of 24 ornaments will add some vintage sparkle to any tree.
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$13 from Amazon
Are you a vintage camper lover or know someone who loves the romance and adventure of travels of yesteryear? They'll adore this resin ornament, which comes with lights that work and a tree on the hitch.
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$23 from Amazon
Lights are ornaments, too, and this 6.6-foot multicolored set of bubble lights will definitely evoke holidays of years past.
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$19 from Amazon
Summon the aura of the Space Age with this hand-painted, rocket-themed ornament. Red and green accents, glitter, and a pilot Santa make it an exceptionally festive piece.
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$19 from Amazon
Nothing quite says the spirit of Christmas past quite like a wood-paneled station wagon. Only instead of carting a Christmas tree, this molten-glass Old World ornament has a surfboard.
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$10 from World Market
This adorable ornament is made of faux leather and glass and comes with a gold cord hanger and glitter detailing for extra holiday sparkle.
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$9 from World Market
A red tractor, jute hanger, and sparkly bottlebrush tree give this ornament lots of nostalgic, vintage touches.
$24 from World Market
If nostalgia for you means mid-century stylings, check out this set of three mid-century modern home ornaments. Made mostly of wood, they include jute hangers and lots of fun detail.
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$9 from The Jolly Christmas Shop
For some, the holiday spirit isn't complete without a glass of holiday cheer. Those folks will love these cocktail- and vintage-inspired ornaments that come in five different styles.
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$46 from West Elm
With retro colors and design, this set of nine ornaments will have you well on your way to having a fabulously nostalgic tree.
$14 from Etsy
You don't have to go dozens of decades back for nostalgia. We love this colorful cassette tape-themed ornament that evokes the 1980s.
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$21 from Amazon
This Old World Christmas Store ornament evokes a pickup truck carrying a tree home from the tree farm. It's crafted from blown glass, then hand-decorated, and packaged in a cute vintage-style box.
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