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Welcome to
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How To
Choose An Aluminum Christmas Tree
Enjoy the
beauty of Aluminum Christmas Trees.
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Artificial Christmas
trees have been around since the 1800's. It is generally believed that the
first commercially sold aluminum Christmas trees were made in Wisconsin in 1959
by Aluminum Specialty Company. The tree trunk was made from a wooden pole with
holes drilled at different angles to form the correct tree shape. All of the
aluminum branches were the same length which made the aluminum Christmas tree
easy to put together. All that was needed was to insert any branch in any hole
in the pole.
As these trees grew in popularity many other companies
started making their own idea of an aluminum Christmas tree. Eventually colors
other than the traditional green were introduced. The trees also varied in
size, from little table top aluminum Christmas trees to 7 1/2 feet models. As
the aluminum Christmas tree grew in size, it also grew in complexity, becoming
difficult to put together.
To simulate the look of a real tree the
branches were manufactured in various sizes. The ends of the aluminum branches
were color coded and instruction sheets included detailing which color to
insert in which hole in the wooden pole. After a few years of use the color
wore off the branch ends. It really didn't matter because the instruction sheet
had long since been lost. Putting the aluminum Christmas tree together became a
family affair trying to guess which branch went where. It made for some
interesting tree shapes and many laughs when the tree was finished. The
interest in aluminum Christmas trees reached its peaked in the mid 1960's. By
the beginning of the '70's very few were being made.
If you are on this
website chances are you are in a retro mood. These Vintage aluminum Christmas
trees seem to be making a comeback. Once difficult to find, they are now being
sold by several outlets. The purpose of this website is to help to bring back
that old Christmas spirit and give you an idea of what is out there and where
you can buy an aluminum Christmas tree.
Here are just a few of the
aluminum Christmas trees we found:
The Classic Aluminum Christmas
Tree: Offered exclusively by Hammacher Schlemmer, this is the aluminum
Christmas tree made popular in the 1950s for its "futuristic" look. Unlike
lesser trees made with tinsel, this one is made of high-quality, long-lasting
aluminum foil branches that insert into a hardwood trunk. Easy to assemble, the
branches are of equal length and interchangeable, and once erected, are strong
enough to support even the heaviest ornaments (not included). A color light
wheel (sold below) can be set up at the foot of the tree, illuminating it with
a spectrum of lights that reflect from every aluminum needle. Includes tree
stand and protective branch tubes for storage.
Aluminum Slim Unlit
Christmas Tree:This tree comes with a stand and is packed in a heavy-duty
box with cardboard tubes to protect each branch. Setting it up is easy and will
take only a matter of minutes. The rotating color wheel features red, green,
blue and orange revolving panels to add some color to any holiday. It tilts up
to 90 degrees and measures 12-inches diameter and 15-inches tall. The LED color
changing light features bright bulbs in red, green and blue to constantly cast
a different shade on your aluminum tree. A two-year limited manufacturer's
warranty is included. Available through ChristmasTreesGalore |
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