8 Wholesale Christmas Ornament Suppliers

Updated August 24, 2019
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When you're buying wholesale Christmas ornaments, the possibilities could seem endless and maybe even a little overwhelming. You can take your pick between sites that focus on Christmas ornaments (or Christmas in general) or branch out and see what stores that carry a little of everything have to offer.

Old World Christmas

Old World Christmas is located in Spokane, Washington, and offers something not all wholesale stores have in addition to their collection of over 1,400 proprietary designs: assortments like emoji ornaments, nativity, bridal collections, garden-themed, seashells, and more. There are also themes like fishing, beach, baby, farm, retro, religious, sports, school, zoo, and more for your online store or auctions

Special Glass Blown Ornaments

These glass blown ornaments are created with some of the techniques that have been around since the 1800s. Founders Tim and Beth Merck played a major role in bringing these methods back into practice in the late 1970s. Have an ornament idea of your own? You can submit it.

How to Order

You'll have to log in with a wholesale account to see the pricing information. That will require you to provide your company name, location, tax ID number, and billing and shipping information. Old World Christmas doesn't sell to big box stores or discount retailers.

Kurt S. Adler

Kurt S. Adler has been around since just after World War II and you'll find a mix of traditional, whimsical, and novelty there. Kurt Adler's children still run the business, which is headquartered in New York. There are also showrooms all over the United States.

Range of Ornament Designs

Choose from glass, crystal, shatterproof or customizable personalized ornaments. There are designs ranging from delicate heart-shaped glass ornaments with Swarovski crystals to fun food-themed designs like ice cream or tacos. There are ornaments to represent hobbies, animals, sports, and religion; the variety spans across interests from cowboy boots to travel. There are themes like Baby's First Christmas, Gay Pride, Birds, Couples and Weddings, Occupations, and Beach and Nautical.

How to Place an Order

Once you set up your wholesale account here, your first minimum order will need to be at least $500. Orders after that will only need to be $150. You'll need to register to become a retailer before you can view the wholesale prices and make a purchase. If you don't have the business references they request, you can email them at the address found in the FAQ section.

Vintage Glamour Platinum Reindeer Head Ornament
Vintage Glamour Platinum Reindeer Head Ornament

PolarX Ornaments and Gifts

PolarX Ornaments and Gifts has a wide variety of ornaments, including glass balls, religious, armed forces, baby's first ornaments, pet, hobbies, family series (peas in a pod, for example), travel, snow globes, and more. There's even a "home" category that features different types of ornament doors (like rustic, Irish, red door, black door, etc.) decorated for the holidays.

Perks

They make it easy for you to see which ornaments were the most popular last year as well as what's new for the current year. If you're in the Atlanta, GA, area you can visit their showroom at 240 Peachtree Street NW. PolarX is headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio.

What to Know Before You Order

Ordering online will require a minimum order of $150 and all prices on the site cover a dozen ornaments unless otherwise stated. If you need to return part of or a whole order, you'll have seven days to do so but will need to reach out to the company for an RMA number first. There will be a 20 percent restocking fee as well as a $12.50 fee for a UPS call tag.

Cat Meow Glass Ball Christmas Ornament
Cat Meow Glass Ball Christmas Ornament

Creative Co-Op

If you are looking for a large assortment of creative, unique ornaments, Creative Co-Op is a good option. They have hundres of designs in glass, metal, resin, textile, or wood ornaments. They offer a variety of styles, from cute and rustic to sleek and modern. Find options like oxidized glass ball ornaments, sweet textile animals, and hand-painted santas. This wholesale seller is unique in offering a number of handmade items. The company was established in 2001 with the mission of offering creative home goods in an array os styles for resellers. They are a global company with a distribution cente rin Memphis, Tennessee.

How to Buy

You must have proof of your resale certificate in order to register for an account. You'll need your tax ID number to register. Once registered, customers have access to the Take Advantage discount program. Minimum first orders are $500; recurring orders have a $150 minimum. They accept major credit cards for payment. Orders are usually processed withing two to three business days. Shipping is done via ground FedEx or truck ship for overweight items. Contact customer service regarding returns.

OrnamentShop.com

OrnamentShop.com boasts over 5,000 unique Christmas ornaments and is the largest online retailer of personalized ornaments. OrnamentShop.com has an astounding number of ornament categories, including Advent Calendars, African-American/Ethnic, Classic, College and University, Anniversary/Wedding/Engagement, Grandparents, Music, Pets and Animals, Star Wars, Superhero, Patriotic, and more.

Buy in Bulk and Individually

This site sells both individual and bulk orders. If you want to buy in bulk, contact the company, describe what you're looking for, and verify pricing. Minimum bulk order requirements vary but can be as low as 24. Once you've discussed the details, you'll get a preview of what the ornaments will look like before you give them the green light to produce them.

Experience and Giving Back

OrnamentShop.com is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. They've been in the online personalized ornament business since 1999, but has been selling Christmas ornaments and gifts since 1982. The site works with the non-profit Canine Companions for Independence® which helps pair assistance dogs with people who have disabilities.

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Burton + Burton

If you're looking for wholesale whimsical or rustic ornaments, Burton + Burton is a good option. You'll find items like cute candy cane ornament sets, country-chic distressed crosses, rustic Christmas bells, and lighted glass globes with nature scenes. Items are sold as sets with varying numbers of ornaments in each depending on the set. The company was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Bogart, Georgia. Showrooms are also located in Bogart, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.

Consumer and Bulk Sales

The website prices reflect the regular consumer sale price. In order to get bulk pricing, you'll need to register and create an account using your State Sales and Use Tax Number. New members get five percent off their first order, and they offer wholesale education resources as well. Minmum order requirements for an initial order are $200, will $75 minimums for follow up orders. Accepted payment methods are C.O.D., money order, and major credit cards. Orders are shipped via ground FedEx. Returns must be made within 30 days; contact customer servive for your RMA. Seasonal items are subject to a 20 percent restocking fee.

ChurchSupplier.com

ChurchSupplier.com, located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, will let you order as few as one or two ornaments. Some ornaments, like the Noel Christmas Brass Ornament, can easily be mailed inside a Christmas card. Most of the options here have to do with Christ, nativity scenes, and angels, but there are some snowman, Christmas trees, and armed forces options. Styles include laser-cut wood, metallic or pewter, photo ornaments, and even cute Christmas key ornaments.

Purchase in Bulk or Individually

The purchasing process is straightforward.

  • Click on the ornament you like, enter the quantity you'd like to purchase, add it to your cart, enter a coupon code if you have one, review your cart, determine your shipping cost by zip code, and then pay.
  • Accepted payment methods include: PayPal, AmazonPay, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or check. If you're paying by check, they will hold your order until your check arrives. Shipping in the United States takes one to seven days while international shipping could take two to six weeks. Orders are usually processed within one business day.
  • There's no minimum purchase required. If you do make a purchase that totals $79 or more, you'll get free shipping. Some ornaments, such as some metallic and plastic styles, cost as little as about $1.50 each when you buy a quality of 1-5, and just under a dollar each when you buy 36 or more.

Returns

If you need to make a return, you'll need to contact the company for an RMA number and pay a 10 to 15 percent restocking fee unless the items were returned as a result of their error. You'll have 45 days from when the item was sent (not when you received it) to make a return.

Wholesale Pricing and Purchasing

Wholesale orders need to be done via email and should include your store's information and the SKU numbers of desired product. You'll need to buy at least $250 in your first order and pay by credit card. ChurchSupplier.com, Neibauer Press, and Sterling Gifts are the only products that qualify for wholesale pricing.

DiscountMugs

The Christmas ornament section at DiscountMugs offers a variety of options that can be personalized. You can get ugly sweater ornaments, silver bells, hand blown glass, shatter-resistant decorations, and ornaments made of wood, acrylic, ceramic, and brass. Some of them even light up. The selection is worth a look if you are looking for personalized items for a business, group, team, or other need.

Use-Friendly Website

Customize the ornaments with their user-friendly design section, where you can upload art you already have or use the clip-art or fonts they have on the site. As you make changes to quantity, number of colors used, and other features, you can monitor the pricing. Get an estimated delivery date on the same screen as you tweak the details of your order.

Purchasing and Shipping

DiscountMugs guarantees the lowest prices in the industry and rush orders are an option. They do not state they are a wholesale supplier, but they do offer discounts for larger bulk orders. Get emails about special sales if you subscribe to their newsletter.

  • They will honor price quotes for up to 15 days if you get one via email and then the price on the website changes.
  • They accept payment by major credit card, check, Paypal, or wire transfer.
  • If you need to make a return, let them know within 10 days; they reserve the right to refuse a return.
  • The minimum number of each type of ornament you'll need to purchase varies. For example, the Personalized Star Bright Brass Ornament can be purchased in quantities from 50 to 500+, but if you want the Christmas Tree Wood Ornament, you'll have to purchase at least 150.

The FOB shipping point is Miami, Florida. In most cases, items are shipped via FedEx or Motor Freight.

Balancing Price and Need

Be sure to look for a minimum number or purchase amount before you get too far into the checkout process. There's nothing worse than finding just what you need only to find out you'll need to make a much larger purchase than your budget allows, or just a lot more than you need. In many cases, you'll need to set up an account with the wholesale sites that offer Christmas ornaments before you'll be able to see all the images and prices. Set aside some time to dive in and see what these sites have to offer.

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8 Wholesale Christmas Ornament Suppliers