Everyone knows that hanging your stockings by the chimney with care is a crucial part of decorating your home for the holidays. While arranging your stockings with a Christmas stocking holder in a way that’s aesthetically pleasing is key, making sure that they’re also hung safely and securely is also important.
Don’t fret if you don’t have a mantle, or if hanging things directly over the fireplace puts you on edge. There are quite a few attractive freestanding stocking holders that work just as well. Shop them all below.
These reasonably priced stocking holders are a festive addition to your mantle. Each pack comes with four metal MantleClips, made of heavy and durable brass. The top portion is made of lightweight plastic silver designed like a reindeer, a snowman, a snowflake, and a tree. The clips are adjustable to fit most mantles, up to three inches thick. Protective pads are placed on the underside to prevent scratches. If you need more than four holders, you can purchase single stocking clips in the same designs here.
You don’t need a fireplace or a mantle to hang your Christmas stockings. If you’re worried about the hazard of hanging over a fireplace or simply don’t have a mantle in your home, this adorable sign can be hung anywhere in your home for the same effect. The sign measures 24 x 4.24 inches and is made of beautiful hand painted wood. You’ll be able to hang up to six stockings. If you don’t already have stockings at home, shop some simple and traditional red and white stockings here.
If you want the spotlight to be on the stockings rather than the hangers, these mantle clips are simple and understated, going almost undetected with your holiday decor. They are available in a slew of metal options including gold, brass, pewter, nickel, bronze, and silver and come four to a pack. These hooks have great reviews all around, and are useful around the house for hanging well after the holidays.
If you have a more rustic styled home, we love these beautiful cast iron Christmas stocking holders for above your mantle. They’re understated and neutral, while still nodding to the holiday with their Christmas tree design. Don’t miss these rustic and personalized Christmas stockings to complete your holiday look.
Those who are a fan of the Nutcracker will adore these gold stocking holders, serving as little statues on your mantle. They come in two colors depending on your preference and are great quality, lasting for many seasons to come.
Choosing a sturdy stocking holder is key. You can purchase this design with one, two, or three trees, depending on how many stocking you need to hang. Each holder measures eight inches and weighs two pounds, made of heavy iron that won’t budge or fall. If you like the idea of varying the design for each stocking, check out this assorted Christmas tree set from the same company.
This stocking hanger is free standing, meaning that you can place it wherever you’d like to in your home with a simple, neutral, and understated design. The rack includes six silver stocking hangers, but can comfortably contain up to 10-12 pairs of stocking if you’d like to purchase additional hangers separately. It measures 34″ L x 33″ W x 17.5″ D. This similar stand is designed with festive colors and is made with wrought iron.
If you don’t have personalized Christmas stockings, this is a great way to differentiate each person’s stocking on Christmas morning to avoid any confusion. Change up the names from season to season, depending on who is part of the celebrations each year.
For an understated and simple look, we love these black iron reindeer stocking holders, which measure 7×5 inches each. The pedestal bases are weighted with a hook to hang each stocking. If you want each hook to be personalized, check out these adorable chalkboard stocking holders, where you can switch up the names whenever need be.
Some people love decorating with all white everything during the holidays. If you’re one of those people, you’ll love these white painted cast iron snowflake stocking holders, which come in a set of two for a very reasonable price. These measure roughly 4×5 inches each and can hold a fully stuffed stocking. If you like the snowflake motif, shop these alternative snowflake stocking holders to find your favorite design
Add some sparkle and shine to your mantle with these gorgeous gold stocking holders, able to hold a hefty stocking. They come in a set of two, so you’ll want to make sure you order more for a full family’s worth of stockings. They have a beautiful vintage and unique design to them, setting them apart from the rest.
