Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 2005 The City's Christmas Strøget

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 2005 marks the 110th year of the world's first Christmas plate from 1895 and carries forward a beloved part of the Danish Christmas tradition in a larger anniversary edition. The motif The City's Christmas (Strøget) is reissued from Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plate 1956 and combines the big city's December atmosphere with the classic blue Christmas plate that collectors and porcelain lovers return to year after year.

On the front, a lively city scene is seen bathed in winter darkness and Christmas lights. Garlands with bells and stars hang across the street and create depth all the way into the motif, while people move through the city's Christmas bustle. In the foreground stand an adult and a child looking toward the illuminated shopping street, where cars and shop windows also help tell the story of Christmas in the city. It is precisely this blend of everyday life, anticipation, and light in the winter darkness that makes The City's Christmas (Strøget) an atmospheric and distinctive motif.

The anniversary edition bears the visible text 1895 JULE-AFTEN 2005 on the front, which emphasizes the connection between the beginning of the series and this special release. The series of Christmas anniversary plates was issued every fifth year from 1915, and the 2005 edition is therefore part of a tradition-rich range, where popular motifs from the earlier Christmas plates were chosen for reissue in a larger format.

The artist Kjeld Bonfils has created a motif that still feels present. The larger size of 23 cm makes the plate suitable both as wall decoration and as a plate in use. It can give the Christmas table a classic expression, but also works well the rest of the year for lunch, lighter dinner dishes, or serving, where one would like to add a little history and Danish design tradition to the table setting.

For collectors, the year 2005 is naturally of interest, but the plate also appeals to those seeking a personal porcelain piece with storytelling, nostalgia, and durable quality. Older porcelain with history adds soul to the home and is at the same time a beautiful choice for those who appreciate reuse and good craftsmanship that can be used and enjoyed through generations.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Kjeld Bonfils
Series: 5 year Christmas anniversary plates
Year: 2005
Motif: The City's Christmas (Strøget)
Original motif from Christmas plate: 1956
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes