PHILIPPI : de Oro

Christmas Tree Gold S

Small in scale, rather convincing in gold

Twelve centimetres of Christmas tree and not a hint of shyness: the PHILIPPI de Oro Christmas Tree in size S turns the familiar fir silhouette into a clean, almost sculptural object. Crafted from stainless steel with a gold-plated finish, the small decorative tree catches candlelight and warm ambient lighting across its geometric surfaces. Measuring 12 cm high and 8 cm wide and long, it is the most compact choice for smaller arrangements, festive dining tables, windowsills, shelves and sideboards. Its interlocking fir-tree shapes give the flat material surprising depth: viewed from the front, the tree appears crisp and graphic; from another angle, its three-dimensional construction comes into its own. Gold gives the traditional Christmas motif a contemporary character and sits particularly well alongside wood, glass and darker metals. The result is unmistakably festive, yet refreshingly restrained compared with more elaborate seasonal decoration. And as it neither drops needles nor expects to be watered, de Oro is more than welcome on the dining table.

Twelve centimetres, plenty of places to go

It is precisely the compact size that makes the PHILIPPI Christmas Tree S so versatile. Placed between glassware, candles and tableware, it adds a warm golden detail to the Christmas table without interrupting conversation or blocking the view. Arrange it on a tray with lanterns and other winter objects to create a small seasonal scene, or give it a place of its own on a windowsill or shelf. Candlelight is particularly flattering to the gold-plated surface, moving across the individual planes and subtly changing the tree's appearance throughout the evening. This also means it needs very little around it. A little warm light and a few natural materials are enough to bring Christmas into the room without making home look quite like the festive department of a shop.

A fir tree firmly on the side of design

PHILIPPI is an owner-managed design company headquartered in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg. The brand develops its own collections and works with materials including stainless steel, iron, ceramics, wood and leather. PHILIPPI has become particularly known for clear, enduring forms and its distinctive use of metal. Its home, lifestyle and gift collections are now sold internationally, with the brand citing the Museum of Modern Art, Harrods, Takashimaya and KaDeWe among the places where PHILIPPI has established a presence. The de Oro Christmas Tree brings this design approach naturally into the festive season. Rather than adding decoration to the familiar fir tree, the design concentrates on outline, material and reflected light. The symbol remains instantly recognisable, but its expression feels decidedly contemporary. That balance sits naturally within our LIVOSY selection: seasonal objects can feel festive without belonging to a passing Christmas trend.

One tree is lovely. A little golden forest is better.

On its own, de Oro S is an easy choice for smaller surfaces and carefully considered festive accents. Pair it with the larger Christmas trees from the collection and a miniature golden landscape begins to take shape. Different heights give the arrangement rhythm and emphasise the graphic silhouettes of the trees, whether displayed on a sideboard or at the centre of a Christmas table. Combine them with candle holders, lanterns and Advent accessories from PHILIPPI, or keep the surroundings simple with understated tableware, clear glass and natural materials that give the gold room to glow. Once Christmas is over, the compact tree is easy to store until the following season. Chances are it will be back on the table next December before the first batch of biscuits has even made it into the oven.