Arabia Christmas plate 1999 Snow Crystal - Tove Slotte-Elevant

Arabia Christmas plate 1999 Snow Crystal combines Finnish Christmas tradition with a graphic and calm winter expression. The white snow crystal motif stands out sharply against the deep blue centre and gives the plate a clear, almost iconic design language, where the silence and cold of winter are transformed into decorative design. The year 1999 is placed at the bottom of the plate and forms a natural part of the whole as an important part of this specific vintage.

Around the central field is a warm border with green fir branches and red berries, framed by hand-painted gold decoration, which creates a fine contrast to the blue base and the white motif. The combination of snow crystal, fir and gold gives this Arabia Christmas plate an expression that feels both Nordic, Christmassy and timeless. Snow Crystal is particularly well suited to Arabia Finland and the series' special ability to unite nature, season and applied art in one motif.

The design was made by Tove Slotte-Elevant, and this vintage shows the simple, strong visual impact that makes many Arabia Christmas plates so recognisable. At the same time, the plate is made of stoneware, which gives a robust and substantial body. This makes it not only suitable as wall decoration, but also as a plate for serving, for example on the Christmas table or for a wintry lunch arrangement.

Arabia is Finland's most recognised porcelain factory, and the series of Christmas plates began in 1978. The 1999 vintage thus belongs to the later releases in the classic series, where the motif is often allowed to stand more cleanly and stylised. This makes Snow Crystal a good choice for both collectors and for those who would like to bring Finnish design and Nordic winter atmosphere into the home.

This plate comes from an old surplus stock that we have purchased, and it is therefore unused. This is a particular advantage of these older Arabia Christmas plates, which have never been taken into ordinary use. Many of the plates from this surplus stock are still in their original Arabia boxes.

Product information:
Brand: Arabia
Designer: Tove Slotte-Elevant
Series: Arabia Christmas plates
Title: Snow Crystal
Year: 1999
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Material: Stoneware
Decoration: Hand-painted gold decoration
Condition: Unused
Hanging: Holes on the back for hanging