Mid Century 1950s Japanese Butterfly Christmas Ornaments Gold Foil Original Tags

Description

View Mid Century 1950s Japanese Butterfly Christmas Ornaments Gold Foil Original Tags with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Era: Late 1950s–Mid 1960s. There are two available. • Design: Butterfly motif. mid century modern christmas decor. 🦋 Vintage Mid-Century Japanese Butterfly Christmas Ornament (c. 1958–1966) Packaging & Purchase Notes: Two identical ornaments are shown in the photographs for comparison purposes; however, this listing is for one (1) ornament. There are two available. The first purchaser will receive the ornament with the straight, non-bent packaging, while the ornament with the creased/bent packaging will be sold last. Packaging wear does not affect the ornament itself, which remains unused and well preserved. Buyers interested in purchasing both ornaments together are welcome to buy and will receive a discounted price or percentage-off offer for purchasing the pair. Product information: Offered here is a vintage mid-century Christmas ornament featuring an elegant butterfly motif, produced in Japan for the American holiday market during the late 1950s to mid-1960s. Ornaments of this type were created during the post-war export boom, when Japanese workshops supplied U.S. department stores and five-and-dime retailers with finely crafted seasonal décor. This ornament is constructed using embossed metallic gold foil for the wings, accented with felt appliqué, rhinestone detailing, and gold cord edging. The lightweight construction and refined materials were designed specifically for Christmas tree and decorative holiday displays, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic that characterized mid-century holiday décor. The butterfly retains its original retail hang tag, including the classic “Merry Christmas” design with Santa illustration, printed style number, and original vintage price sticker. While the packaging is not factory sealed, all components are original and consistent with period retail presentation. During this era, ornaments were commonly packaged in stapled or loosely sealed plastic sleeves, and partial separation or softening of packaging materials over time is expected and typical for authentic examples. Butterfly motifs were especially popular in mid-century Christmas design, symbolizing renewal, elegance, and lightness, and were frequently used as accent ornaments on trees, wreaths, garlands, and tabletop holiday displays. Compared to more common birds or bells, butterfly ornaments from this period are encountered less frequently, particularly with original tags still intact. ⸻ 📌 Details • Era: Late 1950s–Mid 1960s • Origin: Japan • Materials: Embossed metallic foil, felt, rhinestones, decorative cord • Design: Butterfly motif • Hanging Method: Original wire loop (not a clip-on) • Packaging: Original retail hang tag present (not factory sealed) • Condition: Vintage original condition with light, age-appropriate wear ⸻ 🎄 Collector Notes This ornament represents the earlier and more collectible phase of imported Christmas décor, preceding later Taiwan and Hong Kong production. Its materials, construction, export labeling, and surviving retail tag place it firmly within the golden age of mid-century holiday ornament design, making it a desirable example for collectors of vintage Christmas, Japanese export ornaments, and curated holiday displays. Keywords: vintage butterfly christmas ornament mid century butterfly ornament made in japan christmas ornament japanese export holiday decor gold foil butterfly ornament mid century modern christmas decor vintage holiday tree ornament 1950s 1960s christmas ornament retro christmas decoration felt foil christmas ornament vintage ornament with original tag mid century holiday display butterfly tree ornament vintage japan made christmas decoration collectible christmas ornament vintage christmas decor japan Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Ornaments. Brand: Unbranded.

Origin

Japan

Antique

No

Shape

Butterfly

Occasion

Christmas, Holiday, Year-Round Décor

Size

Medium

Year Manufactured

1960

Item Length

See Pictures

Vintage

Yes

Personalize

No

Department

Adult

Unit Type

Unit

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

See Pictures

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Features

Vintage, Made In Japan, Original Tag, Wire Hanging Loop, Mid Century Design

Production Style

Mass Produced

Unit Quantity

1

Number of Items

2

Item Width

See Pictures

Handmade

No

Pattern

Solid

Character

None

Color

Gold Red

Material

Foil, Metal, Wire, Paper Original Tag

Set Includes

Ornament

Recipient

Adult

Age Level

Over 18 Years

Franchise

None

Subject

Butterfly

California Prop 65 Warning

Na

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Hanging Ornament

Collection

Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Theme

Butterfly Mid Century Holiday Decor

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1969

Production Technique

Foil Pressed / Die-Cut Foil

Country of Origin

Japan

Item Weight

Na

Personalization Instructions

Na