Vintage Scandinavian Jute Christmas Tree Mat, 1970s Green Tomte Gnome Holiday Table Topper, 21.5 Inch
$24.99
This vintage Scandinavian jute Christmas tree mat features cheerful Tomte or Nisse figures printed in bright red, orange, yellow, and white against a deep green background.
The small round size also works well as a seasonal table topper beneath a tabletop tree, candle display, or group of vintage Christmas decorations.
Details
- Item: Round Christmas tree mat or seasonal table topper
- Era: Circa 1960s to 1970s
- Materials: 100 percent jute with fabric-bound edge
- Color: Green with red, orange, yellow, white, black, and tan printed decoration
- Design: Scandinavian Tomte or Nisse holiday figures
- Maker/Mark: Fabric care tag present; maker name is worn and not clearly readable
- Style: Scandinavian folk art and retro Christmas decor
- Construction: Circular screen-printed jute textile with green binding
- Size: Approximately 21 1/2 inches across
- Center Opening: No center opening is visible in the photos
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- The green ground and colorful Tomte figures remain bright and easy to see.
- No rips or moth holes were found.
- The bound outer edge remains intact around the mat.
- The original fabric care tag is still attached.
Issues / Wear
- The textile has pronounced fold lines and creasing from being stored folded.
- Small light-colored specks, marks, and minor surface wear are visible across the green fabric.
- The printed design appears lighter and more muted on the reverse side.
- The care tag shows age discoloration and the maker information is no longer clearly readable.
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Collector's Notes
Tomte and Nisse figures have long been part of Scandinavian winter and Christmas traditions.
This small mat suits collectors of Nordic holiday textiles, retro Christmas decor, or colorful mid-century folk art.
The dancing figures and strong green background give this exact piece a playful 1970s look.
It is sized nicely for a tabletop tree or a smaller holiday display.
This 21.5 inch green jute tree mat shows bright Scandinavian Tomte figures, and it suits a tabletop tree or a Nordic holiday display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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