Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1973 Christmas in the Countryside

Christmas in the Countryside from 1973 is an atmospheric Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, in which Henry Thelander captures the special anticipation that belongs to Christmas. The motif brings to mind the Danish country Christmas with snow, dark winter evenings and the warm light from the home, welcoming guests. Here it is not the grand solemnity, but the closeness, the familiarity and the calm, that carry the story.

On the plate, an illuminated house is seen in a snow-covered landscape, where guests are on their way in through the gate and up toward the door. A decorated fir tree stands at the entrance, and the small figures in the foreground emphasize the feeling of arrival, reunion and Christmas visits in the countryside. The light from the windows stands in beautiful contrast to the dark sky and the bare trees around the house, and it is precisely this contrast that gives the motif its warm and poetic character. Christmas in the Countryside is therefore also a story of homeliness, hospitality and Danish Christmas traditions.

Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates have a very special place in Danish porcelain history. The series began in 1895 and was the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been issued every year, and each annual edition constitutes its own completed release. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the Christmas plate in question could not later be put back into production. This makes each annual edition interesting for both collectors and those who appreciate classic Danish design with history.

This Christmas plate is also suitable for use in the home and does not need to come out only in December. With its size, it works well as a cake plate or for a small serving, while during the Christmas season it adds that special blue-and-white Bing & Grøndahl atmosphere to the table, which many associate with tradition, nostalgia and Danish Christmas.

An older Christmas plate like this is at the same time a beautiful example of quality porcelain created to last for generations. Choosing vintage porcelain is a way to bring both history, craftsmanship and sustainability into the home - with soul, character and a story that still speaks to us today.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1973
Title: Christmas in the Countryside
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging