Vintage by Crystal

Discover handcrafted spun-cotton ornaments, whimsical figures and seasonal decorations inspired by historic European holiday traditions. Handmade in upstate New York by Crystal and Ben Sloane, Vintage by Crystal celebrates imagination, nostalgia and the character of old-world craftsmanship.

From Santas, woodland animals and storybook characters to mermaids, mushrooms, Halloween creatures and seasonal curiosities, each figure is created using natural fibres, wire, paper, paint and carefully gathered materials. Some pieces are one of a kind, while others belong to open editions with individual variations that reflect the artists’ hand.

BON TON goods is home to Europe’s largest Vintage by Crystal collection and the largest selection outside the United States. Explore these collectible works of American folk art online or in our Malmö shop, with worldwide shipping available.

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Woodland

Vintage-inspired spun-cotton creatures and woodland decorations filled with nostalgic charm

Crystal and Ben Sloane handcraft vintage-inspired spun-cotton figures in their upstate New York studio, reviving a rare nineteenth-century German tradition through pieces filled with imagination, craftsmanship, and old-world holiday magic.

Each woodland creature is shaped and finished by hand, creating heirloom decorations that feel nostalgic, theatrical, and quietly whimsical. Rabbits, deer, birds, mushrooms, forest animals, and storybook figures recall antique Christmas ornaments, Victorian holiday decorations, and treasured collections gathered slowly over generations.

Lightweight spun cotton, glittered finishes, soft textures, and hand-painted details give these decorations a warmth and delicacy that feels deeply connected to traditional European holiday craftsmanship while remaining playful and timeless.

At BON TON goods, we curate woodland-inspired decorations for their storytelling spirit, handmade beauty, and ability to transform holiday interiors into places of wonder, nostalgia, and imagination.

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Tip: Woodland holiday decorations feel most magical when layered with moss, branches, candlelight, mushrooms, and natural textures that create the atmosphere of a storybook winter forest.

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