Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1981 Juleneget

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1981 with the motif Juleneget captures a warm and recognizable Danish winter tradition. Henry Thelander has created a poetic Christmas motif, where a little girl stands by a tied sheaf, while the birds gather around winter's feeding place. It is a scene with both calm and life: the child in the foreground, the many birds in motion, and the bright star above the winter landscape tie the story together in the classic blue-and-white porcelain style, which has made the Christmas plates so beloved through generations.

Juleneget is more than a decorative motif. It points directly to the old custom of putting out a sheaf for the garden's birds at Christmas time, when nature's own food is hard to find. The little girl, the flying birds, and the dense sheaf give the plate a fine interplay between care, nature, and the quiet generosity of Christmas. The motif appears both homely and timeless, and that is precisely what makes this particular year a charming story of winter, tradition, and fellowship with nature.

Bing & Grøndahl's series of Christmas plates began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been issued every year, and the 1981 edition continues this proud tradition with a motif that speaks directly to the Danish Christmas feeling. Each edition was produced in a limited number, and after the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each release stands as a completed edition, which is of great importance to collectors of Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates.

This Christmas plate is also ideal for use in the home and does not need to come out only in December. From 1905 onwards, Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates are suitable for food, and Juleneget can therefore easily be used as a fine cake plate or dessert plate when you want to add a touch of Danish Christmas history to the table setting. At the same time, it is beautiful on the wall, where the classic relief motif and the deep cobalt blue color create atmosphere all year round.

For those of you who are fond of older porcelain with history, this edition is a good example of how fine craftsmanship and well-worked design can live on in modern interior design. A vintage Christmas plate like this brings nostalgia, personality, and sustainable joy into the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1981
Motif: Juleneget
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging