Aluminia small Christmas plate 1915 Star outside the window

Aluminia small Christmas plate 1915 with the motif Star outside the window is an atmospheric vintage piece, where the light of Christmas is told with simplicity and great effect. In the middle of the plate is the dark window, where a golden star shines outside and casts blue rays into the room. This gives the motif a quiet, almost solemn calm, which fits beautifully with the Nordic Christmas story of light in the winter darkness.

This vintage piece belongs to the series of small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938. 1915 thus falls in the early part of the series, where Aluminia's distinctive design language and colorful faience already stand strong. Where many other Danish Christmas plates are often kept in blue-white tones, Aluminia stands out with its characteristic use of deep blue shades, green leaves and light flowers, which frame the motif with decorative fullness.

On Star outside the window, the composition is both simple and refined. The dark window opening forms a strong contrast to the bright star and the blue rays of light, while the green leaves on each side and the floral border at the bottom give the plate life and balance. The interplay between the dark and light areas emphasizes the feeling of hope, anticipation and Christmas atmosphere. It is precisely this kind of detail that makes the old Aluminia plates so interesting to collect and so fine to use in interior decoration today.

The plate is made of faience, which is an essential part of Aluminia's expression. The material gives the glazed colors depth and warmth, and on older faience, fine crazing in the glaze may occur as a natural part of age and material. This helps to emphasize that here you are dealing with a piece of Danish design history, created to last and still beautiful to live with.

As wall decoration, this small Christmas plate works well on its own, but it is also ideal as part of a collection with other vintage pieces. It adds personality, history and a sustainable joy in preserving older quality objects with soul to the home. It is also an obvious gift for collectors or for someone who loves classic Danish Christmas decorations and historic faience.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Christian Joachim Petersen
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Vintage: 1915
Motif: Star outside the window
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging