Aluminia small Christmas plate 1929 Fir and Christmas roses

Aluminia small Christmas plate from 1929 with the motif Fir and Christmas roses combines the simple beauty of the Christmas flower with the decorative strength that characterizes the early Danish Christmas plates in faience. Here it is not a narrative winter scene, but a stylized and atmospheric floral image, where the Christmas roses stand as a calm focal point surrounded by dark fir branches. This gives the plate a classic, almost iconic Christmas expression that still appears strong today.

This year is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938. This is precisely what makes the 1929 edition interesting, because it comes from the mature period of the series, where form language and decoration stand secure and full of character. The motif Fir and Christmas roses fits beautifully into the imagery of Christmas: the white flowers with golden centers light up against the deep blue base, while the green leaves and the dark branches form a fine frame around the composition.

The colors are an essential part of the experience. The intense blue glaze, the white flower petals, the warm yellow and orange shades in the flowers as well as the green leaves create a vivid contrast that sets Aluminia apart from many more monochrome Christmas plates from the same time. It is precisely the faience and the colorful decoration that give this plate its special expression and its warm, historical charm.

Niels Thorsson is behind the design, and his sure sense of ornamentation and balance is clearly felt in the construction of the motif. The plate works beautifully as wall decoration at Christmas, but can also hang on display all year round as a decorative element in a collection of older Danish design and decorative arts. As a vintage Christmas plate, it contains both history, craftsmanship and the special joy of letting older quality objects gain new life in a modern home.

The 1929 edition is also a fine choice for collectors of Aluminia Christmas plates or as a personal gift for someone who is fond of Danish faience, Christmas traditions and design with soul.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Niels Thorsson
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1929
Motif: Fir and Christmas roses
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging