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Vintage 1990s Frontgate Ivory Father Christmas Santa with Bottle Brush Tree – 18 ½"
Vintage 1990s Frontgate Ivory Father Christmas Santa with Bottle Brush Tree – 18 ½"
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AT A GLANCE
- Type:
- Christmas décor
- Subject:
- Father Christmas
- Era:
- Contemporary (Late 20th - Early 21st Century)
- Circa:
- 1990s
- Maker:
- Sold by Frontgate
- Material:
- Polyester
- Dimensions:
- Approx. 18 ½" tall
- Condition:
- Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
- Notes:
- Hooded fleece-style coat with plush trim, mittens, and white boots; holds golden bottle brush Christmas tree
Bring the quiet elegance of a snowy Christmas morning to your holiday display with this vintage Father Christmas figure, purchased from Frontgate in the 1990s. Standing an impressive 18½ inches tall, he is dressed in a soft ivory hooded fleece coat with plush trim, matching mittens, and white boots.
His expressive face is framed by a full, curly white beard and mustache, while one hand holds a golden bottle brush Christmas tree dusted with snowy white accents. The warm champagne-gold tree provides a beautiful contrast against the creamy white costume, creating a timeless holiday palette that works especially well with traditional, Scandinavian-inspired, and neutral Christmas décor.
The long hooded coat features decorative fabric-covered buttons and a generous silhouette, giving this Father Christmas the appearance of a classic winter traveler. His substantial size makes him an appealing focal point for a mantel, entryway table, sideboard, or Christmas vignette.
Purchased from Frontgate during the 1990s, this figure offers the nostalgic charm of late-20th-century holiday decorating. The original label identifies the contents as polyester.
Collector’s Note
Father Christmas figures are beloved for their connection to traditional holiday imagery, and this example offers a softer alternative to the familiar red-suited Santa. The ivory costume, detailed beard, and snowy bottle brush tree create a cohesive winter-white presentation that can be displayed year after year. Its 1990s Frontgate purchase history also adds appeal for collectors of vintage holiday décor from the era.
Very good to excellent vintage condition. No damage, stains, tears, or repairs. The ivory fleece coat, plush trim, beard, and bottle brush tree are clean and well preserved. Please review photographs for additional details.
Care: Decorative use only; not a toy. Dry clean only, as stated on the original label.
Display Appeal
Pair this Father Christmas with antique silver, mercury glass ornaments, evergreen garlands, or warm white lights for an elegant Christmas arrangement. His neutral palette also makes him a natural companion to vintage bottle brush trees, wooden ornaments, and other traditional holiday collectibles. Would be perfect in a neutral decorated home.
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Just a quick heads‑up: the photos reveal details far better than text alone, so they’re worth a close review.
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