Aluminia Christmas plate 1924 small Church and roses

Aluminia Christmas plate 1924 with the motif Church and roses combines Christmas atmosphere, Danish design history and the special world of colour that characterises the older Aluminia plates. Here a church emerges against the deep blue background, while two large, light roses with green leaves gather the motif in the foreground. At the top stands the clear inscription JUL 1924, which gives the plate both year and atmosphere at a glance.

This vintage is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, a series that was produced from 1904 to 1938. The motif Church and roses balances the solemn and the decorative in a fine way. The church stands calmly and almost silhouetted in the background, while the flowers add warmth, life and an almost poetic counterpoint to the cool blue glaze. It is precisely this combination that makes this plate special among old Danish Christmas plates.

The plate was designed by Niels Thorsson for Aluminia and produced in faience. This is clearly seen in the lively play of the glaze and in the saturated blue and green shades, which distinguish Aluminia from many of the era's more uniform blue-and-white Christmas plates. The stylised leaves and flowers give the motif a decorative character, while the church emphasises the connection to Christmas traditions, light and reflection.

As older decorative art and a collector's item, this Christmas plate also contains the special value found in preserving things created to last for generations. An original Aluminia Christmas plate adds history, personality and colour to the home, whether it is hung alone, included in a wall with other vintage plates or given as a gift to a collector or a lover of Danish ceramics and vintage design.

The small size makes it easy to place, and the two holes on the back make it suitable as wall decoration. It works beautifully in both classic and modern homes, where old faience plates can create a more personal and sustainable interior.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Niels Thorsson
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Vintage: 1924
Motif: Church and roses
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging