# Feather Christmas Trees Barthelmess Has Over 1,000 Fun Alternatives to Real Trees By design and decoration | Published 2008-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extraordinary-christmas-trees References: [barthelmess](http://www.barthelmess.com) & [barthelmess.de](http://www.barthelmess.de/sortiment.html) A world of Christmas tree design awaits those looking for swanky, outstanding, extraordinary or eco-friendly trees. A beautiful selection of alternatives to real trees can be found at Barthelmess, Germany’s largest company for outstanding and innovative designs. Their vast collection of more than 1,000 trees, ranges from normal PVC trees which are produced and made in Germany, to paper mache trees made of recycled newspapers, to [sustainable flat-pack wood trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect) which can be folded. They also offer [sequin trees and fabric trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor), feather trees and printed wood trees. This is a could be a really funky Christmas for those who don’t run with the mainstream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Christmas Trees:** Opportunity for innovative designs and materials, such as recycled newspapers, flat-pack wood, sequins, and fabrics. - **Eco-friendly Christmas Trees:** Demand for sustainable options, such as trees made from recycled materials. - **Unconventional Christmas Trees:** Growing interest in unique and funky tree designs, beyond traditional PVC trees. ### Who This Affects Most - **Christmas Decorations:** Opportunity for companies to offer a diverse range of alternative Christmas tree options. - **Sustainable Materials:** Potential for industries to develop and produce eco-friendly materials for Christmas trees. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unconventional and standout Christmas tree designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pampas Grass Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampas-grass-holiday-trees.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Cat-Friendly Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Plant-Based Meatball Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieball-christmas-tree.md)