Aluminia small Christmas plate 1921 flowers Heiberg

This small Aluminia Christmas plate from 1921 immediately stands out with its floral motif and its strong, decorative color effect. While many Danish Christmas plates are associated with blue-white winter motifs, this year shows a more lush and color-saturated side of Aluminia. On the front are three large flowers, painted in deep blue shades with green leaves and warm yellow details, while the year JUL 1921 is an integrated part of the decoration along the edge.

In the current registration, it is referred to as 1921 Christmas Plate Aluminia Small, and it is precisely the small format that is important here. The plate belongs to the series of small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938. 1921 thus lies in the middle of the series' long period and nicely represents the special blend of applied art, Christmas tradition, and artistic decoration that made Aluminia's plates so distinctive.

The motif Flowers is simple, but far from anonymous. The large flower heads fill the surface in a calm and well-balanced way, and the dark blue petals stand beautifully against the light base. The green and yellow-green areas provide life and contrast, while the black contours bring the composition together and emphasize the hand-decorated expression. This makes the plate both graphic, lively, and highly usable as wall decoration in both classic and more modern homes.

The plate is made in faience, which is an essential part of Aluminia's special expression. It is precisely the faience that allows for the characteristic glazes and colors that distinguish these early Christmas plates from many later mass-produced releases. On older Aluminia faience, fine crazing in the glaze may occur as a natural consequence of age and material, and it is often part of the charm of original plates with history.

With its floral decoration, its clear year, and its small format, this 1921 edition is ideal for both collecting, hanging, and personal interior decoration. It works beautifully on its own, but can also be combined with other Aluminia Christmas plates to create a wall with Danish ceramic history and colorful Christmas tradition.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Heiberg
Year: 1921
Motif: Flowers
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging