Christmas House Matches

Our house shaped matchbox featuring the illustration of a red-brick home decorated for Christmas with a woman decorating a tree in the window.

From high streets to homes, our nostalgic and colourful collection of House Matches is catnip for matchbox collectors. Both decorative and practical, they’re perfect perched on a kitchen shelf, bathroom ledge, or beside your favourite candle — a little everyday magic, ready to strike.

Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.7 x 3.3 in (14 x 12 x 8.5 cm)

Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g)

Made in the United Kingdom

More About the Maker: Family-founded and run since 1996, a love of ink and paper is the beginning and centre of Archivist. As proud owners of Britain’s largest dedicated letterpress printing facility, heritage and legacy are woven through our printing, design inspiration and product collections.

Best known as the original maker of the luxury gift matchbox, Archivist reimagined a humble household object into a design-led keepsake — elevating it through bold artwork, beautiful typography and meticulous craftsmanship. Our signature matchboxes have become icons of joyful gifting, collected and loved around the world.

From greeting cards and paper goods to our distinctive matchboxes and beautifully formulated bath & body ranges, everything we create is rooted in vibrant colour, playful design and exceptional print quality.

We don’t do this alone. Our brilliant community of artists and designers helps shape the visual world of Archivist, bringing fresh perspective and creative energy to each collection.

✦ Details and Certifications: Heritage Letterpress, Family Founded and Run, Independent Business

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