Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1905 Christmas Night

Christmas Night from 1905 is an atmospheric Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, in which the stillness of winter and the special light of Christmas are captured in a simple, poetic motif. Beneath the heavy, snow-covered branches stands a roe deer alone in the landscape, illuminated by the large, bright moon in the sky. The motif combines the calm of nature with the solemn feeling associated with a clear and quiet Christmas night.

It is precisely the title Christmas Night that gives the motif its particular depth. It is not merely a winter picture, but a story of the peace, reflection, and almost fairy-tale-like atmosphere that Christmas can contain. The roe deer stands alert in the snow, while the dark tree in the foreground and the hanging branches create a beautiful frame around the scene. The blue-white porcelain emphasizes the contrast between night, snow, and moonlight in the way that has made Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates so beloved through generations.

The 1905 edition also holds a special place in the history of the series. Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates began in 1895 and were thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and this edition therefore belongs to the early years in the tradition-rich row. The motif was created by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen, and in the combination of nature motif, winter atmosphere, and classic relief, one sees the sure sense for both narrative and form.

Each edition was produced in a limited number, and after the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed. This makes each individual release a completed edition, which continues to be of interest to collectors of Danish porcelain and historical Christmas plates. At the same time, it is a beautiful example of how older quality design can be preserved and given new life in a modern home, where it adds both history, personality, and classic Danish Christmas atmosphere.

As this Christmas plate is from 1905, it can also be used as a small plate all year round, for example for cake or dessert. In December, it is naturally ideal to bring out again when the table is to be set with tradition and blue-white Christmas atmosphere.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jens Peter Dahl Jensen
Edition: 1905
Title: Christmas Night
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging