Vintage Scandinavian Jute Christmas Tree Mat, 1970s Green Tomte Gnome Holiday Table Topper, 21.5 Inch

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.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

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.

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