Aluminia small Christmas plate 1930 Church and star

Aluminia small Christmas plate 1930 with the motif Church and star combines Christmas atmosphere, Danish design history, and the special glow of color that characterizes the older Aluminia plates. Here a church is seen in a simple winter landscape, while the bright star above the motif creates a fine connection to the light of Christmas and the calm, solemn atmosphere that many associate with December.

This year is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, and precisely the smaller format gives the motif an intimate and poetic character. The church stands dark and distinctive against the light blue ground, while the decorative floral border in blue, green, and warm beige shades beautifully frames the scene. The star-shaped details in the border's decoration tie title and motif together in an elegant way and make the plate easily recognizable among Aluminia's Christmas releases.

The plate is designed by Niels Thorsson and made of faience, which is an important part of its distinctive expression. The faience gives the deep blue tones and the softer green shades a lively surface that sets Aluminia apart from many more uniform blue-white Christmas plates from the same period. The year 1930 comes late in the series of small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938, and it therefore also carries some of the mature confidence in both composition and coloration.

As an older Christmas plate, it also has a history that makes it ideal for both collectors and for you who want to decorate with original objects with soul. Older faience plates like this bring character into the home and are at the same time a beautiful example of how good craftsmanship can be preserved and given new life generation after generation.

It is suitable as wall decoration alone or together with other years from Aluminia. Hang it in the kitchen, hallway, or living room, where it can add winter atmosphere and a classic Danish expression, or give it as a personal gift to someone who is fond of Christmas plates, Danish design, and historical decorative arts.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist: Niels Thorsson
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1930
Motif: Church and star
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging