Fall is the perfect excuse to blend spooky fun with retro style, and nothing does it better than MCM Halloween decor.
From atomic cats and bold starbursts to kitschy witches and pop-art monsters, our decor ideas bring a mid-century twist to the season. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to cozy up your home for fall, these 10 retro-inspired picks make October feel festive and fabulously mid-mod.
1. Retro Frankenstein and Bride Sherpa Blanket
A kitschy take on Halloween coziness, this sherpa blanket pairs classic Halloween characters with mid-century flair. The design includes Frankenstein and his bride reimagined as a stylish retro couple—him in a bold plaid blazer, her in a polka-dot swing skirt—posing in a living room filled with atomic accents and colorful mod details.
This blanket is the perfect way to add a colorful burst of Halloween decor to your bed or sofa, while staying warm during spooky movie nights.
🎃Party Decorating Tip: Check out our tablecloth and serving platter in the same design for the perfect Halloween dinner party!
2. Retro Frankenstein Wall Art
In this Frankenstein print, the backdrop of gothic arches, purple florals, intricate spiderwebs, and a full moon frames the monster in deep teal and shadowed tones, giving him a vintage comic-book-style look. For the perfect blend of retro horror and mid-century appeal, hang this spooky classic on your gallery wall, above a record console, or near your bar cart.
✨Decorating Tip: Have some fun and make your own wall art with a Frankenstein puzzle!
3. Bride of Frankenstein Pillow Cover
Mixing glam with spooky style, this pillow cover features the Bride of Frankenstein reimagined in bold pop-art fashion. Her pretty face, iconic streaked hair, and stitched forehead are framed by a purple starburst-covered backdrop, giving the design that unmistakable mid-century vibe.
Toss it onto your sofa, accent chair, or bed for an instant pop of Halloween color. It’s playful, a little haunting, and perfectly retro–the exact vibe you need to liven up your seasonal décor!
4. Dracula Girl Pillow Cover
This Dracula-inspired pillow cover blends vintage horror with mid-mod charm. Similar to the Bride of Frankenstein Pillow Cover, our Dracula Girl has a glamorous look, complete with bold lashes, thick brows, and deep red lipstick.
The graphic detailing also gives her a vintage comic book look, while the deep charcoal background patterned with subtle starbursts ties in that atomic-era flair.
It’s a spooky and stylish decor idea, perfect for pairing with other seasonal pillows or simply adding a fun Halloween twist to your living room.
5. Kitschy Witch Blanket
Playful and a little mischievous, this blanket shows off a witch straight out of a retro cartoon. Her striped stockings and buckled shoes stretch across a swirl of purple and orange—a pattern that feels just as groovy as it does Halloweeny—while an atomic cat perches on her toes for a perfectly mid-mod touch.
The fun design turns movie marathons into a full-on Halloween event. Drape it over your couch for chilly nights—staying cozy while adding a bold burst of mid-century modern color to your space.
✨Decorating Tip: Pair it with a Harlequin pillow cover or a vintage pin-up witch pillow cover for a truly classic orange and purple Halloween color palette.
6. Vintage Sexton Cat Table Runner
Bring your dining room into Halloween mode with this table runner inspired by classic Sexton wall plaques. A row of striking black cats adorned with flaired lashes, orange and black striped collars, and tipped witch hats sits against a deep blue, starburst-covered background, giving it an unmistakable mid-mod vibe.
Perfect for holiday dinners and cocktail parties, you can pair it with fun dishware, matching Sexton cat corkwood coasters, or let it thrive as the primary statement piece.
🎃Party Decorating Tip: Everyone loves a good Halloween photo-op—don’t forget an MCM Sexton cat photo backdrop!
7. Traditional Fall-Colored Hand Towels
These hand towels capture the golden glow of autumn with a distinctly mid-mod twist. Each design features stylish witches, black atomic cats, tapered legs, and modernist homes set against swirling leaves and classic harvest tones.
With pops of pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, and warm teal, the designs on these hand towels feel straight out of a 1960s Halloween postcard—and they’re an easy way to bring fall charm into your kitchen or bathroom.
8. Scandinavian Fall Pillow Covers
Sleek lines and rounded shapes meet seasonal warmth in these fall-themed pillow covers. The illustrations of trees, pumpkins, and fall leaves are softened with earthy autumn colors, while a jack-o-lantern, a crow perched atop a skull, and a shadowy witch flying past the window add classic Halloween detail.
Perfect for layering on your sofa or bed, these covers keep your décor simply mid-mod and whimsically Halloween-inspired!
9. Witchy Atomic Cat Tablecloth
This tablecloth brings mid-century magic straight to your dining room. A chich witch in a leaf-patterned dress poses among swirling autumn leaves, while her black cat looks out from a pumpkin patch in all its atomic glory. The warm palette of oranges, yellows, and deep teals makes the design feel cozy, warm, and playful.
This MCM Halloween decor idea will look perfect when spread across your table for a Halloween party, a seasonal dinner, or a cocktail party.
10. Witch’s Brew Ceramic Coasters
A retro-perfect way to protect your tabletops, these ceramic coasters feature a chic witch stirring her bubbling cauldron under a spray of starbursts—with her adorable black cat watching along.
Each design comes in bold colors—teal, violet, coral, and more—making them feel like a set of vintage postcards come to life. Slip them under glasses of wine, cider, or spooky cocktails, and let them double as magical décor while keeping things neat.
✨Decorating Tip: Add a pair of matching coral and teal pillow covers to your couch to tie in with the witchy coasters on your coffee table.
