Collection by Diana Budds

How Modernists Do Holidays: Sleek and Festive Items for the Home

Deck the halls and engage in festive rituals with these sleek modern items.

Stackable gnomes by Fruitsuper Design, $44. 

This set includes nine stackable, solid hardwood pieces that can be combined to make three gnomes.
Stackable gnomes by Fruitsuper Design, $44. This set includes nine stackable, solid hardwood pieces that can be combined to make three gnomes.
Concrete menorah by XYZ Integrated Architecture, $200.

The concrete menorah by the Tbilisi, Georgia, studio offers a modern industrial take on the Hanukkah staple.
Concrete menorah by XYZ Integrated Architecture, $200. The concrete menorah by the Tbilisi, Georgia, studio offers a modern industrial take on the Hanukkah staple.
Alexander Girard nativity set by House Industries, $800.

The nativity is based on one of Alexander Girard’s illustrations and is made from maple and Michigan-grown basswood.
Alexander Girard nativity set by House Industries, $800. The nativity is based on one of Alexander Girard’s illustrations and is made from maple and Michigan-grown basswood.
Infinite trees by Johannes Molin for Areaware, $45 each.

Johannes Molin blends his love for Scandinavian forests with his background in mathematics in creating the colorful, decorative trees.
Infinite trees by Johannes Molin for Areaware, $45 each. Johannes Molin blends his love for Scandinavian forests with his background in mathematics in creating the colorful, decorative trees.
Open Wire ornaments by CB2, $2.95 each.

The simple, affordable wire ornaments won’t look out of place in even the most minimally decorated home.
Open Wire ornaments by CB2, $2.95 each. The simple, affordable wire ornaments won’t look out of place in even the most minimally decorated home.