Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day Plates – classic Danish porcelain since 1971
Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates have been a staple of Danish porcelain since 1971. The small blue-and-white plates were originally released as a Mother's Day gift, but today they are at least as popular among collectors and as small decorative plates for everyday use.
At DPH - Danish Porcelain House, you will find a large selection of Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates as well as the subsequent Mother and Child series. We have most editions in stock, so you have a good chance of finding the exact plate you need.
The story behind Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates
When Bing & Groendahl's Mother's Day plates quickly became a big success, Royal Copenhagen chose to launch its own series in 1971.
While Bing & Groendahl often used flowers and children as motifs, Royal Copenhagen took a different path. Here, motherhood was the focus with motifs of mothers and children from different parts of the world. The series was produced until 1981.
From human motifs to animal motifs
The first Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates from 1971-1981 show mothers and children from different parts of the world and are made in the factory's well-known blue underglaze.
The motifs have a calm and classic expression with fine details, making the plates beautiful both individually and as a set. Many choose to collect all the editions, while others look for the specific edition that marks a special event or has personal significance.
In 1982, the original series was replaced by Mother and Child. The motifs changed from humans to animals, but the theme of care and the close bond between mother and child was preserved.
The Mother and Child series was designed by Sven Vestergaard and shows animal mothers with their young. The motifs are inspired by classic Royal Copenhagen figurins and link the series with the factory's other porcelain.
The series was produced until 1987 and consists of six plates. Today they are popular among collectors, but also among many who want to use them as part of home decor or table setting.
Beautiful alone – even nicer together
Many choose to collect all Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates or combine them with the subsequent Mother and Child series. They also go well with classic patterns such as Blue Fluted, Blue Flower and Empire, where the blue tones reoccur.
The plates can be used as part of table setting, hung on the wall or displayed in a plate holder.
Small porcelain plates for both use and decoration
Although the plates were originally created as Mother's Day gifts and collector's plates, they can also be used as small plates in everyday life. With a diameter of 15 cm, they have the same size as a classic cake plate and are suitable for breakfast, starters, cake, dessert, or other smaller servings.
Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates are made in Denmark and decorated with Royal Copenhagen's classic blue underglaze. Because the decoration lies under the glaze, the plates tolerate dishwasher and can be used again and again.
All plates also have a hanging hole on the back, so they can easily be hung on the wall. They can also stand in a plate holder, where they become a decorative part of the interior when not in use.
Use the plates in a plate stand
Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates are perfect as the top plate in a plate stand. With a diameter of 15 cm, they fit well with larger plates and provide a beautiful stand for serving cakes, fruit, cookies, or other treats.
It is a great way to give the plates new life while making the motifs a natural part of the table setting.
Buy Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates at DPH
At DPH - Danish Porcelain House, we have for many years specialized in porcelain from Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Groendahl. Therefore, you will find a large selection of Royal Copenhagen Mother's Day plates and Mother and Child plates with most editions in stock.
Whether you need a specific edition for your collection, are looking for a personal gift, or want classic Danish porcelain for your table setting, we are happy to help you find the right plate. All plates are carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
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