PHILIPPI : de Oro

Christmas Tree Gold M

A little Christmas tree with rather good presence

Christmas can happen surprisingly quickly: a few candles, something good on the table and, somewhere in between, a golden tree that appears to have taken responsibility for the festive mood itself. The PHILIPPI de Oro Christmas Tree in size M translates the familiar fir tree silhouette into a clean, contemporary design object. Made from stainless steel with a gold-plated finish, it catches the surrounding light and brings a warm golden tone to the dining table, sideboard or windowsill. At 15 cm high and 10 cm wide and long, this decorative Christmas tree remains pleasantly compact, making it easy to place wherever festive decoration should add atmosphere rather than take over the entire room. Its interlocking, geometrically cut silhouettes create a three-dimensional shape that changes subtly depending on the viewing angle. That simplicity is precisely where its appeal lies: the Christmas tree is instantly recognisable, yet traditional green branches are replaced by reflective gold, crisp lines and an almost graphic quality. The de Oro Christmas Tree sits comfortably between modern Christmas decoration and familiar tradition, without drifting into nostalgia.

Gold can do quiet Christmas rather well

Thanks to its compact proportions, the PHILIPPI Christmas Tree is particularly suited to festive arrangements where individual details are chosen with care. On a Christmas table, it sits comfortably alongside candle holders, glassware and tableware without interrupting conversation across the table. On a shelf, console or in the hallway, its golden surface creates a warm winter atmosphere without needing much additional decoration. De Oro also looks particularly good arranged as a small group of trees in different sizes. Varying heights create the impression of an abstract winter forest and give the display a little more depth. Candlelight brings the gold-plated surface beautifully to life, as reflections and shadows shift across its individual planes. The result feels festive yet considered – for those who enjoy Christmas but don't necessarily need a bow attached to every available object.

Good design doesn't stop when the tinsel comes out

PHILIPPI has been creating home accessories, gifts and lifestyle objects for many years, developing a distinctive design language built around clear forms and carefully chosen materials. The owner-managed design company is headquartered in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg and develops its collections in-house. Stainless steel, iron, ceramics, wood and leather are among the materials that characterise the brand's portfolio. According to PHILIPPI, its international presence stretches from renowned department stores to the Museum of Modern Art, reflecting just how far its understated approach to design has travelled. The de Oro tree feels entirely at home in this world: a familiar Christmas symbol is not reinvented for the sake of it, but reduced to its essential outline and given a fresh character through its golden finish. It is precisely this kind of object that appeals to us at LIVOSY – decoration that creates atmosphere and still feels relevant when it returns for another Christmas.

There's always room for a small forest

The de Oro Christmas Tree M works beautifully as a single golden accent, but combining it with other sizes gives the design an entirely different rhythm. Several trees can form a small sculptural forest, while candlelight, darker metals, glass or natural wood provide a calm backdrop to the gold. For a festive table setting, it can also be combined with Christmas ornaments, Advent decorations and other seasonal accessories by PHILIPPI. Pairing it with the brand's wider home collection creates an appealing balance between clean forms and festive details. Once the season is over, its compact dimensions make it easy to store until de Oro returns the following winter. Perhaps to the dining table, perhaps to a shelf – or perhaps to that spot where Christmas decoration wasn't actually planned at all.