Vintage shiny brite ornaments

Shiny-Brite ornaments are a perfect example of Mid-Century Christmas decorations. The great ad, above, is from 1966. These ornaments date back a little earlier, though. The first Shiny-Brite ornaments were made in 1937 by Max Eckhardt. He worked with the Corning Glass Company to produce them. These ornaments were originally sold at Woolworth dime stores. Shiny-Brites were popular during the 1940's - World War II vintage - because they were American made. The 1940's box top featured Santa…

My first Shiny Brite ornaments. If you frequent antique or vintage shops, you’ve undoubtedly seen Shiny Brite ornaments, even if you ha...

Shiny Brite ornaments and other vintage glass Christmas ornaments have skyrocketed in popularity. No matter the size of your collection, you'll find lots of inspiration for showcasing these beautiful and collectible ornaments. In this collector's guide to vintage Christmas ornaments, you'll also learn the history of Shiny Brites, the best places to find them and how to care for the ornaments so they last for generations to come.

Learn the history of Shiny Brite ornaments, where to buy them, how to decorate with them, how to clean them and how to determine their age.

Shiny Brite ornaments were created by American businessman Max Eckardt in 1937. Before World War II, almost all of the glass ornaments on American Christmas trees were imported from Germany. It was…

If you are a fan of all things vintage Christmas, then you probably love Shiny Brite ornaments. So let's celebrate them together!

Raise your hand if you have vintage/Shiny Brite ornaments and you struggle with displaying them. Just as I thought! You want them displ...

See the most stunning Shiny Brite Christmas Trees that are dripping with hundreds of vintage ornaments. Christmas tree decorating inspiration

Collections take center stage in this holiday home tour showcasing vintage Shiny Brites, blue milk glass, thrifted brass and other treasures.