Aluminia Christmas plate 1917 small Flower

Aluminia Christmas plate 1917 with the motif Flower is an atmospheric and decorative vintage piece, where the simple beauty of nature is allowed to stand entirely at the center. This plate is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, and it is precisely the botanical motif that gives it a slightly different expression than many more narrative Christmas motifs. Here it is the flower itself that carries the story with its calm structure, its distinctive petals and its almost symbolic winter light in the colors.

The motif Flower is executed with a strong, graphic simplicity, which suits Aluminia's faience exceptionally well. The deep blue background creates a beautiful contrast to the flower's dark blue petals, the light center and the green leaves, which rise from the base with a fine, almost organic movement. At the top, the year 1917 is seen integrated into the decoration, so that the plate functions both as a Christmas plate, a commemorative year plate and decorative wall art in itself.

The year 1917 lies in the middle of the classic period when Aluminia produced both large and small Christmas plates from 1904 to 1938. This makes this plate part of a well-established tradition, where the colorful faience stands out clearly from many of the era's more blue-and-white Christmas plates. Precisely the play of colors is an essential part of the charm of Aluminia, and here the clear blue glaze and the green nuances give the motif both depth and warmth.

The plate was designed by Christian Joachim Petersen, and his sense of decorative composition is clearly felt in the harmonious balance between flower, leaves and the round surface. As older faience with history, it adds personality and soul to the home, and it can be hung alone as a small colorful eye-catcher or combined with other Aluminia Christmas plates on a gallery wall. It is also a beautiful choice for the collector who is fond of Danish design history and decorative arts created to live on through generations.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist: Christian Joachim Petersen
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1917
Motif: Flower
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging