Buying Vondels Christmas baubles at The Christmas Shop
Vondels Christmas baubles are glass ornaments from Amsterdam, each one mouth-blown and hand-painted. The brand is known for its playful shapes, from a peace dove to a fully loaded Dutch frikandel. At The Christmas Shop you'll find a wide selection of these handmade ornaments, online and in our shop in Delft.
What makes a Vondels bauble so recognisable is the detail. Every piece is a little work of art with a story to tell, whether that's a Dutch treat or a character from your childhood. Hang a few among your usual glass Christmas baubles and the tree gets real personality. After a full theme? Build a tree that's all Vondels, from the bottom branch to the topper.
Typically Dutch Vondels ornaments
The typically Dutch ornaments are the heart of Vondels. Nowhere else does a snack platter end up on the tree: a frikandel, a kroket and a bitterbal side by side, all in glass. These are the Christmas ornaments collectors come back for year after year. For something sweeter, the stroopwafel and the pink cake join the line-up.
Miffy, Snoopy and Hello Kitty by Vondels
Beyond the snacks, Vondels brings much-loved characters to life in glass. Miffy, Dick Bruna's little rabbit, is probably the best known, with a golden angel version and a Delft Blue ornament too. Snoopy and Woodstock from the Peanuts turn up as well, alongside the ever-cheerful Hello Kitty. Mix them for a Dutch touch, or give one to the collector in the family.
A Vondels tree topper to finish the tree
The tree topper rounds off the Vondels story. The well-known Miffy topper has a matching hanger built into the tip, so the figure and the topper work as one. Like the baubles, the glass tree topper is mouth-blown, so every piece comes out slightly different. After a real statement piece for the top? A Vondels topper sets the tone for the rest of your decorations.
