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What made you realize there’s a need for a modern tree that is more like a piece of f ine art?
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Tell us about your newest tree with the LED illuminated lights with the option to change colors:
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I didn’t realize that the tree would resonate with people until I unveiled them at the Denver Modernism Show in 2011. It was then that I discovered that the trees resonated with modern design enthusiasts. A part of the marketplace was looking for an alternative to the traditional artif icial Christmas tree. “Finally a tree that reflected their modern design sense.”.
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photo: Chad Chisholm
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The tree is illuminated by a single LED spotlight that sits on the floor pointing up at the tree rings. The result is magical. Shadows and reflections dance onto the walls and ceiling throughout the room. This year we have released the new Modus LED spotlight that will allow the customer to select any color or the rainbow spectrum by phone app and remote. The LED allows you to set the mood you want and change it as your mood changes. In addition there are a dozen color cycles to choose f rom and the new LED will even dance to music!
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We are so excited to feature you and your incredible Modern Christmas Trees Matt. Please tell us about yourself and how this came about:
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I’m a third generation Colorado native. I live in Denver, Colorado and run Modern Christmas Trees out of my home. The tree was originally designed by my Grandpa Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker in 1966. He was an engineer who did projects for NASA before he started his own A-f rame Cabin business building hundreds of cabins throughout the Rocky Mountains. He made several trees for the family f rom the 1960’s-70’s. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2010. In 2011, I decided to update his tree as a tribute to him and show the world his contribution to modern design.
photo: JC Buck
