VTG 1950s Wooden Santa Fireplace Christmas Card Holder Collapsible Japan MCM For Sale

Up for sale is a charming, nostalgic mid-century holiday collectible! This vintage 1950s/1960s wooden Christmas card holder features a festive fireplace and chimney design complete with a retro illustration of Santa Claus, a mantel clock, Christmas tree, and hanging stocking. Made in Japan, these lightweight plywood pieces feature a clever collapsible engineering design. It folds completely flat for easy off-season storage and pops open into a sturdy structural basket to hold your holiday mail, letters to Santa, or greeting cards. Measurements: Height: Approx. 14 inches * Width: Approx. 8 inches

Condition: Good vintage condition overall and displays wonderfully! The collapsible elastic mechanism is intact and holds the box shape together well. The colors remain bright and vibrant. As expected with age, there is some minor paint crazing/spiderweb cracking on Santa's black boot (please see close-up photos for exact details). Includes the original metal loop at the top for easy wall mounting.