Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1909 Joy over the Christmas tree

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1909 with the title Joy over the Christmas tree captures one of Christmas' most quiet and moving moments. The motif shows a little boy seen from behind, sitting very close to the lit Christmas tree, while his gaze gathers on the shining Christmas lights in the branches. It is a simple scene, but precisely for that reason it touches on something recognizable: the child's wonder, anticipation and quiet joy on Christmas Eve.

In Joy over the Christmas tree, it is not the busy celebration, but the intimate moment before or in the midst of the magic of Christmas Eve that is at the center. The tree's dense branches fill almost the entire picture surface, and the three distinct lights create a warm contrast to the porcelain's classic blue shades. The motif conveys both calm, presence and the special atmosphere that the Christmas tree has had in Danish homes through generations.

This year is designed by Aarestrup and belongs to the famous series of Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates, which began in 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since then, a new plate has been released every year, and precisely for that reason each year has its own place in both Danish design history and among collectors. The 1909 edition bears a motif that still feels vivid and relevant, even more than a hundred years later.

Like all years, this Christmas plate was produced in a limited number, and after the year's last firing the mold was destroyed. That makes each completed year an independent release with its own history. For you who appreciate older porcelain, it is also a beautiful way to bring original Danish craftsmanship and sustainable applied art into the home.

The Christmas plate from 1909 can naturally be hung up as part of a collection, but it can also be used all year round as a smaller plate for cake or dessert. In December, of course, it gets a very special place, where the blue Christmas motif adds tradition, nostalgia and personality to the table.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Aarestrup
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1909
Title: Joy over the Christmas tree
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging