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.
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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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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