L'Officina's glass Christmas ornaments are faceted Italian glass drops from the 1950s and 1960s, made in-house in Tuscany and hung on alpaca cord. Plastic-free, one of a kind, and sold in sets of two and three from €7.50.
The most beautiful Christmas tree decorations are the ones that hold light. L'Officina's glass Christmas ornaments are faceted glass drops, a quieter alternative to round glass baubles, cut in almond and prism shapes to catch the glow of the tree and send it back across the room in small, shifting flashes. Clear glass sits comfortably with any scheme: a traditional tree in red and gold, a single bare branch, or hanging decorations along the mantelpiece.
Italian Glass, a Second Life
Each glass drop ornament begins as Italian glass made in the 1950s and 1960s, cut to hang from a chandelier. For decades it lit Italian rooms, then the chandeliers came down and the glass began a new journey. At L'Officina we clean each piece by hand, thread it on a soft alpaca cord and finish it in-house in Tuscany: glass and wool, nothing plastic. No two carry quite the same facets, so every set is one of a kind, with a mid-century past you can tell at the tree.
Christmas Decorations to Pass On
What matters now is tomorrow. These are Christmas decorations made to be unpacked each December and hung again, until one day they are handed on to a child, a friend, or the next home. These glass ornaments make a considered Christmas gift too: light to post, simple to wrap, and carrying a story that began in an Italian room more than sixty years ago and now continues on your tree. Discover the full edit in our Glass Christmas Ornaments collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are L'Officina's Christmas ornaments crystal?
No. They are Italian glass, made in the 1950s and 1960s.
Where are the ornaments made?
Made in-house by L'Officina in Tuscany, Italy, from glass once used in Italian chandeliers.
Are the ornaments plastic-free?
Yes. Each ornament is glass hung on alpaca wool cord, with no plastic.
Is every ornament identical?
No. The facets vary from piece to piece, so each set is one of a kind.
How should glass Christmas ornaments be stored?
Wrap each ornament in tissue paper and store it in a rigid box, away from damp, until next December.
