Vintage Ski Boots Old Winter Antique Decorating Ideas

There’s something undeniably charming about classic ski boots and vintage winter gear that brings a cozy, nostalgic touch to seasonal decor. Whether it’s a pair of great boots with worn leather straps or a set of wooden skis leaning by the fireplace, these pieces add warmth and character to any winter-themed space.

In this post, we’ll explore how to decorate with vintage ski boots, a pair of skis, and other old winter finds to create a unique and inviting atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of winter’s past.

Vintage Ski Lodge Decor

It’s so easy to become inspired by all the ski lodge Christmas decor when you have a home in the mountains of Vermont.

This year, I’m going for a ski lodge-inspired Christmas decor look in our home: vintage skis, boots, evergreens, ice skates, snowshoes, and a simple Charlie Brown Christmas tree with white lights.

Are you with me? I think you are, or you wouldn’t be here with me today:) So, let’s get to it!

Vintage Ski Boots and Ski Poles

I will share a series of blog posts here with collected ski lodge-inspired Christmas decor, starting with these good-condition vintage ski boots I found while Thrifting with the Gals.

Vintage Ski Boots

Vintage ski boots, first developed in the early 20th century, were crafted with sturdy leather and often featured intricate lacing or leather straps for a secure fit. These boots were used with wooden skis to navigate snowy slopes before modern bindings and synthetic materials took over.

Their rugged charm and well-worn patina make them perfect additions to vintage ski lodge Christmas decor. They add warmth, history, and a nostalgic touch to any holiday setting.

Vintage Leather Ski Boots in Winter Decor

I filled my new found ski lodge boots with evergreens cut from our backyard and lined them up on my favorite second-hand wallpaper table on our front porch.

As an added bonus, an old pair of ski poles, a gift from an old family friend, lies beside the vintage ski boots.

I’m so very grateful to have a couple of pairs of these now.

Find more inspiration in this second post in this ski lodge holiday series, Cozy Ski Lodge Fireplace | Get the Look.

The third post, Ski Lodge Vintage Skis and Winter Evergreens here.

I love looking out the kitchen window now and seeing this vintage ski lodge display of ski boots and greenery among the mountains.

I also filled up some DIY plastic containers I found thrifting this fall with backyard greenery and centered them around our porch. See them here today in the How to Easily Upcycle Plastic Urns post.

You may appreciate How to Refinish a Wood Table in Under 1 Hour post. See how I recently refinished this wallpaper table; hint: it turned out beautifully!

You may also enjoy this Cozy Winter Dining Room with Ski Lodge Decor | Get the Look post.

Check out the other posts in this Vintage Ski Lodge Series here.

The vintage ski boots found a new home today when the blue and white pots filled with evergreens were created and now sit on this table for Christmas.

I just found this Vintage Tobbogan out thrifting to add to my collection.

Decorating your porch with vintage ski lodge decor brings a cozy, nostalgic charm to your Christmas decor, reminiscent of an old ski shop tucked away in the mountains.

The worn leather strips and rugged look of these mountain boots create a welcoming, rustic vibe, especially when paired with a set of wooden skis.

Whether nestled among evergreen garlands or placed beside a snowy entryway, these old boots bring a unique winter warmth that makes your holiday decor feel like a vintage ski lodge retreat.