Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1955 Kalundborg Church

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1955 with the motif Kalundborg Church combines Danish Christmas tradition, architecture and winter atmosphere in the classic blue-and-white porcelain. On the front, the distinctive church is seen rising above the town in a quiet snow-covered landscape, while the stars shine above the towers and emphasize the solemn atmosphere that precisely characterizes Christmas Eve. At the bottom of the plate appears the visible text JULE AFTEN 1955, which links the motif directly to the year's release and makes this edition easily recognizable to collectors.

Kalundborg Church is a title with historical weight. Our Lady's Church in Kalundborg is known as a particularly Danish building, and on the plate it is precisely the church's characteristic silhouette that is allowed to dominate the motif. The tall towers and the quiet town around the church create a fine contrast between the monumental and the intimate. The low houses in the foreground, the bare trees and the wintry calm give the motif a narrative about Christmas in an old Danish market town, where the church stands as a gathering point and symbol of tradition, history and community.

The edition was designed by Kjeld Bonfils for Bing & Grøndahl, whose Christmas plate series began in 1895 and thus became the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each edition was produced in a limited number. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so the completed edition could not later be put back into production again. This is part of the explanation for why the original Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates continue to attract interest from both collectors and those who appreciate classic Danish porcelain with history.

As this Christmas plate is from 1955, it can also be used as a small plate all year round. It is ideal as a cake plate, but naturally takes on a very special atmosphere when it is brought out in December and becomes part of the Christmas table or is hung up as wintry wall decoration. Older porcelain like this brings both cultural history and personality into the home and is at the same time a beautiful choice for those who appreciate preserving fine craftsmanship and giving quality design new life.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Kjeld Bonfils
Series: Christmas Plates
Edition: 1955
Motif/title: Kalundborg Church
Visible text on the front: JULE AFTEN 1955
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging