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Unique Christmas Trees
A Sparkling Twist on the Classic Evergreen Back in the 1960s, Lawrence "Bud" Stoecker created a whole new kind of Christmas tree...one that required no watering and would be the ideal complement to modern decor. This first tree was made out of cardboard. With the 2011...
Maxim Magazine Features Modern Christmas Trees in “L.A. Confidential”
In the December, 2016 / January, 2017 issue of Maxim Magazine the Modern Christmas Tree is featured on a two page spread showing the large pearl white tree with matte satin bulbs in The Stahl House, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. The article, L.A. Confidential,...
Four Modern Christmas Decoration Ideas with a Difference
Four Modern Christmas Decoration Ideas with a Difference Are you tired of tacky tinsel and a plastic tree? Here are four Christmas ideas to make your home a haven of creativity and style this festive season. 1. An origami-inspired wonderland Strip your decorations...
Mid-Century Modern Inspiration
Handmade by engineer, architect, and designer Lawrence ‘Bud’ Stoecker in the mid-1960s, the mid-century modern and contemporary Modern Christmas Tree was even lost for a couple decades. The family had put it in storage and times changed until Stoecker's grandson Matt...
Innovation and Technology Packed Into Unique Space-saving Modern Holiday Tree
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its creation, Modern Christmas Trees released a limited edition small version of their tree called The Jubilee on Kickstarter. The Jubilee transforms every space into a visual celebration. With its light and shadow play, this...
Colorado Governor’s Mansion Features White House Chandelier and Modern Christmas Tree
COLORADO GOVERNOR’S MANSION FEATURES WHITE HOUSE CHANDELIER AND MODERN CHRISTMAS TREE The Modern Christmas Tree is featured in the Governor's Mansion this holiday season. Three of the mid-century modern trees are in the window under a famous chandelier from the White...
Top Ten Ways to Modernize Your Christmas
This amazing, festive, and special time of the year is your chance to live an incredible modern Christmas experience. Treat everyday like it's Christmas - it just makes you feel good! The most wonderful time of year is your chance to capture the nostalgia, emotion,...
Four Seasons San Francisco hangs The Modern Christmas Tree™
We are very proud to announce that the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco has hung the Modern Christmas Tree™ in their lobby. If you're in the area, stop by and let us know what you think. Happy Holidays!
FastCompany Modern Christmas Trees
Maybe it’s the Modern Christmas Tree, a designer alternative to hacking down a living thing to preside over your seasonal living room, or this lovely but subtle Nativity set. Read the article here
Modern Christmas Tree Paired with Iconic STAHL HOUSE
Stahl House Christmas Tree This legendary Los Angeles home was the dream of Buck and Carlotta Stahl who with the help of architect Pierre Koenig created a mid-century modern masterpiece that is still owned by the family today. This home was later immortalized by the...
The Modern Christmas Tree™ Awarded Famous Holiday Catalog Cover by Hammacher Schlemmer
The Hammacher Schlemmer catalog was released to nearly 5 million households across the United States featuring The Modern Christmas Tree™ on the cover of the magazine, web site, and the tree will be displayed in the window of their landmark New York store late this...
Denver Modernism Show Features Modern Christmas Trees™
Modern Christmas Trees™ will be featured at the 10th Annual Denver Modernism Show from September 11-12-13, 2015 at the National Western Complex Expo Hall – Main Level. The exposition space is over 50,000 square feet and features dozens of other vendors from around the...