20 alternative Christmas trees

PossibiliTree, from around £122

If you are looking for a high style alternative to the Chirstmas tree, this could be the one for you. Available in a 3ft tabletop version or 6ft option which suspends from the ceiling, this tree will look beautiful adorned with decorations at Christmas and can be kept bare as an art piece for the rest of the year.

These real wood trees are available in walnut, birch and New England cherry.

Buy it now at Possibilitree.com

Recycled cardboard tree, £23.44

At 91cm high this is a decent sized tabletop tree - eco-friendly and cheap, this customisable design with cardboard cut-out decorations could make for some creative festive fun. Call some firends over or get the kids involved in a tree decorating party.

Buy it now at Nigelsecostore.com

Sequin mini tree, £10

At just 30cm in height this tree doesn't offer much shelter for presents. But the subtle shimmer from sequins catching the light will make it a worthy expression of festive spirit.

This design is available in irridescent or multi-coloured sequins.

Buy it now at Paperchase.co.uk

Filigrantrae, around £172

From Danish design duo Trine and Peter Find, the Filigrantrae translates to filigree tree. This simple, easy to assemble Scandinavian design can be adorned with the usual decorations or, better yet, Christmas presents.

The Filigrantrae is available in black, white, nature and lye treated nature.

Buy it now at Aplusrstore.com

Acrylic tree, from £12

The Modern Christmas Tree is an acrylic flat-pack design from London based designer Emma Hier. This stylish and minimalist creation is available in a range of sizes, from the cutesy tabletop option to the elegant 150cm high tree which is bound to impress. You can even buy acrylic baubles to dress it.

These trees are avilable in black or clear acrylic.

Buy it now at Themodernchristmastree.co.uk

Atypyk tree poster, around £15

Talk about minimalist! Parisian designers Atypyk have created this tree poster which could just be the most flat-pack and easy to assemble option we've found.

Buy it now at Atypyk-e-shop.com

Tannenboing, around £309

This aluminium spiral tree is designed to be suspended from the ceiling and float above your presents. The brushed metal finish creates a truly contemporary twist on tradition.

Buy it now at Tannenboing.com

Superstar tree, from around £143

LA-based Modernica have turned the star - a symbol of Christmas - from the final touch to the foundation with this beautiful, birch plywood tree. The stellar creation is easy to assemble and can be left as it is or customised with paint, glitter or whatever takes your festive fancy. Available in small (for tabletops) or large.

Buy it now at Modernica.net

Africa tree, £34.95

This laser-cut steel tree is a sweet little creation, with each branch carrying a unique design respesenting African wildlife. An interesting tabletop piece indeed.

Available in red or white.

Buy it now at Designmyworld.net