Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1904 View over Copenhagen

View over Copenhagen from 1904 is an atmospheric Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, where the capital's silhouette is outlined calmly on the horizon under the winter sky. The motif is seen from Frederiksberg Garden, and the strong, leafless trees in the foreground form almost a natural frame around the city. This gives the plate a special depth and a quiet, poetic winter atmosphere, where Copenhagen appears both present and distant at the same time.

The motif of the year is beautifully connected to the city's history. In the background, the characteristic buildings in the city's skyline can be glimpsed, and this edition is often associated with the view toward the Copenhagen that was developing rapidly around the turn of the century. Precisely for that reason, View over Copenhagen is not just a classic Christmas motif, but also a fine historical snapshot of the city as it looked in 1904.

The plate is designed by Cathinka Olsen and belongs to the famous series that began in 1895. Bing & Grøndahl thus created the world's first Christmas plate series, and since 1895 a new plate has been issued every year. The 1904 edition therefore belongs among the early releases and is of particular interest to collectors because it lies so close to the beginning of the series.

As an older Christmas plate, this edition contains both artistic quality, cultural history and the special charm that only original porcelain objects with age can have. Each edition was produced in a limited number, and after the last firing of the year the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each plate stands as a completed release that could not later be put into production again.

This makes this Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate an obvious choice for anyone who collects Danish Christmas plates, Copenhagen motifs or older porcelain with history. At the same time, it is a beautiful way to bring classic Danish design and the joy of reuse into the home. A piece of porcelain like this carries story, craftsmanship and time with it and adds personality and soul to the interior.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Cathinka Olsen
Series: Christmas plate
Edition: 1904
Motif: View over Copenhagen
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging