IEMS – Christmas with personality and unexpected contrasts
Dark ornaments, jewel tones, humour and unexpected meetings between glass and raw wood. Prestaged takes a closer look at Christmas at IEMS.
Christmas at IEMS is far from being only red, green and traditional. Dark tones, antique gold, glass, wood and decorative characters meet with a clear sense of humour.
It is the mix that makes the selection interesting. An ornament can feel almost like jewellery, a deer like a tiny character, and a piece of glass set against raw wood like something that could remain long after Christmas is over.
Characters with personality
The dressed deer capture much of what draws us to the IEMS selection: unmistakably festive, yet distinctive enough to work as decorative objects in their own right.
The same playfulness appears in nutcrackers, small mice and other figures. Christmas can afford to be a little strange, personal and less predictable.
Black, brown and antique gold
One of the strongest combinations is black, deep brown and antique gold. Ornaments with beads, embroidered details and metallic accents feel closer to accessories than conventional baubles.
Grouped together, the effect is dramatic. Used more sparingly, they become small focal points in an otherwise quieter tree or Christmas setting.
Glass against raw wood
Among the more unexpected objects are pieces of turquoise glass formed against rough wood. The contrast between the transparent polished surface and the raw timber makes them stand apart from the rest of the seasonal assortment.
It is also the kind of Christmas object we like most: something that works during the season without needing to disappear when the decorations come down.
Familiar references, slightly off course
Nutcrackers, swans, mice and candleholders place us firmly in Christmas territory. Combined with dark ornaments, woven materials, metal and graphic details, however, the result becomes more eclectic than traditional.
It does not need to match perfectly. Often, it is the unexpected object that makes a Christmas interior feel personal.
PRESTAGED SELECTSThe dark black, brown and gold ornaments, the dressed deer and the contrast between turquoise glass and raw wood.
Part of The Christmas Edit 2026. The Christmas Edit will continue to grow with more store visits, table settings, objects and interiors throughout the season.
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