Retro Holiday

The vintage aluminum Christmas trees sought by collectors today were introduced in 1959 by Christmas tree manufacturers, Aluminum Specialty Company. Soon after their debut, aluminum Christmas trees were rapidly introduced by a variety of other firms and they became one of the staples of the modern American home during Yuletide throughout the 1960s and well into the Seventies.

Aluminum Christmas trees have been characterized as having a design, look and feel of sophistication. In fact, when the trees were launched, many observers and the manufacturer itself called them the 'Space Age Christmas trees'. The silvery color and the unique structure and appearance made the aluminum trees different and more appealing to many people.

Vintage aluminum Christmas trees are most commonly found in silver, but other colors are available as well. If you take a look at some auctions, you'll find that pink trees go for the highest prices due to their rarity. In addition to pink and silver, the trees can be found in green, blue (gorgeous!) and red as well.