Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish, Gästrikland, 1985

Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish with motif from Gästrikland and the year 1985 is an atmospheric porcelain plate that combines Swedish landscape, industrial history and everyday life in one unified blue-and-white motif. On the front stands the name of the landscape "Gästrikland" and the year "1985", making the plate easy to identify for both collectors and you who are looking for exactly this vintage.

The motif on this Seltmann landscape plate stands out with its narrative composition. In the foreground, a steam train can be seen moving through a forested landscape, while a person and a pack animal stand close to the track. At the bottom, small houses can be glimpsed by the water, and at the top the motif is divided into smaller scenes with harbour environment, buildings and human life. This gives the plate a lively and almost storytelling expression, where nature, transport and local environment merge into a characterful picture of Gästrikland.

Around the central motif runs the series' characteristic blue floral and plant border. The decorative border with stylised flowers, leaves and tendrils ties the Seltmann Swedish Landscapes series together and makes it easy to combine different Swedish landscapes on the wall or in the table setting. At the same time, the blue decoration on the light porcelain base gives the plate the classic expression that makes blue-and-white porcelain so easy to fit into both rustic and more simple interior decor.

The series was produced by Seltmann Weiden, a traditional German porcelain factory, for the Swedish market with motifs from Sweden's 25 landscapes. Precisely for that reason, these Seltmann Swedish landscape plates have both collector interest and practical value. This plate does not need only to hang as decoration. It may be used for food and works well as, for example, a cake plate or for a smaller serving. That it is also dishwasher safe makes it easy to use in everyday life.

As there are two holes for hanging, it is also suitable as wall decoration. For you who are fond of older porcelain with history, it is a nice way to give classic utility porcelain new life. A plate like this adds both personality, storytelling and sustainable charm to the home.

On the back it says among other things "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan" and "Begrænsad Upplaga", which emphasises the plate's origin and its character as a limited edition.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Seltmann Weiden
Brand: Chr. Seltmann
Series: Swedish Landscapes
Landscape: Gästrikland
Year: 1985
Material: Porcelain
Colour: Blue and white
Use: May be used for food
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Hanging: Two holes for hanging
Origin: Bavaria W. Germany
Production: Limited edition