Most tree toppers are plastic and shine like it. This one from LuminaryHome is cut from wood, with a five-point star framing an intricate forest scene: a reindeer mid-stride, a stand of pine trees, and a scatter of snowflakes worked into the panel. Warm white LEDs sit behind the cutwork, so the light comes through the gaps rather than pointing straight at you, throwing a soft glow across the top of the tree and the ceiling above it.
Because it runs on two AAA batteries, there is no cord to hide down the back of the tree and no need to find an outlet within reach of the top branch. That also means you can put it almost anywhere: on a mantel, along a shelf, in the middle of a table, or propped in a window. Switch it on when you want the glow and leave it dark during the day, when the wood grain and the carved detail carry the piece on their own.
The rustic finish sits comfortably next to traditional red-and-green ornaments and works equally well in a pared-back Scandinavian setup. Solid wood construction means it packs away at the end of the season and comes out intact the next one, rather than cracking the way molded plastic does. Batteries are not included, and the topper is intended for indoor display.
- Material: high-quality solid wood
- Design: five-point star with cut-out reindeer, pine tree, and snowflake scene
- Lighting: warm white LED backlight
- Power: 2 x AAA batteries (not included), cordless
- Use: tree topper, or standalone decor for mantels, shelves, tables, windows
- Finish: natural rustic wood grain
- Indoor use only
- Reusable season after season; stores flat
Carved, Not Molded
A five point wooden star with a reindeer mid stride, a stand of pine trees, and a scatter of snowflakes cut into the panel. Up close it reads as craft rather than plastic shine.
Light Through The Cutwork
Warm white LEDs sit behind the carving rather than pointing out at you, so the glow comes through the gaps and washes across the top of the tree and the ceiling above it.
No Cord Down The Back
Two AAA batteries mean no hunt for an outlet within reach of the top branch. Move it to a mantel, a shelf, a table, or a window whenever the mood takes you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are batteries included?
Batteries are not included. Two AAA cells are all it takes, and running on them is what keeps the topper completely cordless.
What is it made of?
High quality solid wood with a natural rustic grain. That is why it packs away at the end of the season and comes out intact the next one, instead of cracking the way molded plastic does.
Can I use it away from the tree?
Yes, and it earns its place there. It stands well on a mantel, along a shelf, in the middle of a table, or propped in a window.
How bright is the light?
Warm white and soft. The LEDs sit behind the cutwork, so what you see is a glow coming through the carving rather than a bulb aimed at the room.
Does it suit a modern tree?
It does. The rustic finish sits comfortably next to traditional red and green ornaments and looks equally at home in a pared back Scandinavian setup.