Paper Nutcracker Dark Green 55 cm

This nutcracker has paperwork to do

Christmas traditions are lovely, but there is certainly room for a little surprise amongst the greenery and candlelight. Scheulen’s paper nutcracker gives the familiar festive figure a refreshingly different interpretation. Rather than solid wood, this 55 cm tall decoration is made from folded paper, creating a finely structured honeycomb surface with an almost sculptural appearance. Its deep dark green colour remains beautifully understated, allowing the distinctive folds and silhouette to take centre stage. Once opened, the paper expands into a three-dimensional standing nutcracker, complete with its characteristic headwear, strong geometric body and broad base. An integrated magnetic closure keeps the figure in shape, while the foldable construction means it can be stored away using remarkably little space once Christmas is over. Quite considerate for someone who attracts this much attention throughout December. At 55 cm tall, it has enough presence to stand alone on a sideboard, console or windowsill, yet works equally well as part of a larger Christmas display.

Plenty of presence, surprisingly little festive fuss

The restrained colour palette makes this piece of Scheulen Christmas décor particularly easy to style. Dark green brings a familiar festive note into the home, while the paper construction and graphic folds give the traditional nutcracker a distinctly contemporary character. Pair it with fir branches and natural wood for a softer look, or introduce glass, metal and candles for something cleaner and more graphic. The 55 cm figure can also create an atmospheric backdrop for Christmas table décor, adding height and colour without competing with everything happening on the table.

A Christmas classic discovers a new fold

Scheulen has been working with floristry supplies, decoration and seasonal accessories since 1951, combining decades of experience with an ever-evolving approach to decorative ideas. What began as a seed business developed into an extensive world of floristry, decorative objects and seasonal collections; in 2026, the company celebrates its 75th anniversary. This dark green paper nutcracker feels very much at home in that story. Rather than simply repeating a familiar Christmas figure, its material, colour and construction give the classic motif a new perspective. That idea feels equally at home at LIVOSY: Christmas decorations can hold onto familiar memories while still looking entirely at ease in a contemporary interior.

After Christmas, he becomes remarkably slim

One of its cleverest details is the combination of decorative scale and easy storage. The magnetic closure makes opening and closing the paper figure straightforward, and once folded it takes up considerably less room than a rigid Christmas ornament of a similar height. For a calm seasonal setting, combine the dark green with ivory candles, paper trees, natural materials and warm-toned glass. Burgundy, red or metallic accessories add stronger contrast, while other paper decorations from the Scheulen Christmas collection can introduce different heights and repeating honeycomb textures. The result feels festive without requiring every available surface to join in. Once the season is over, simply release the magnet, fold the nutcracker flat and store it until next Advent. A Christmas character with unexpectedly good tidying habits.