Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish, Västergötland, 1979

Seltmann Swedish Landscapes Västergötland 1979 is a blue-and-white porcelain plate that captures a calm and open Swedish landscape with a special feeling of air, light and nature. In the central motif, a flock of large birds can be seen standing in the low meadow area in front of reeds, a belt of trees and water, while the sky is filled with distinctive, soft clouds and a few birds in flight. This gives the plate a peaceful expression, where Västergötland is presented as a living nature motif with both wildlife and a wide horizon.

On the front appears the name of the landscape "Västergötland" as well as the year "1979", which clearly places the plate in the series and makes it easy to identify for collectors of Seltmann Swedish landscape plates. The blue decoration works beautifully with both light and darker shades, giving the birds, the reeds and the distant landscape forms depth. Around the motif can be seen the series' characteristic blue floral and plant border with stylised leaves, tendrils and flowers, which ties the 25 Swedish landscapes together in a shared and recognisable expression.

It is precisely the combination of nature motif, utility value and classic porcelain design that makes this Seltmann plate special. The series was produced by Seltmann Weiden for the Swedish market, and here one clearly senses the factory's tradition for porcelain that is both decorative and functional. The plate can therefore be enjoyed on the wall, but it does not have to be only a collector's plate. It may also be used for food and is well suited as, for example, a lunch or cake plate, where the atmospheric landscape motif gives the table setting personality.

As the plate is also dishwasher safe, it is easy to put into use in everyday life. The shared blue border also makes it beautiful to combine with other plates from the series, either on a plate rack, as wall decoration or as part of a blue-and-white table setting with different Swedish landscapes. The glued-on hanger on the back makes it easy to hang it up if you want to let the Västergötland motif become part of the interior.

As older porcelain with history, this plate is also a fine choice for those who appreciate good craftsmanship and would like to give beautiful quality objects new life in the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Seltmann Weiden
Series: Swedish Landscapes
Landscape: Västergötland
Year: 1979
Material: Porcelain
Colour: Blue and white
Use: May be used for food
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Hanger: Glued-on hanger on the back of the plate
Origin: Germany
Text on the front: "Västergötland" and "1979"
Text on the back: "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan", "Begrænsad Upplaga"
Production: Limited edition