Ole Lukøje 1939 Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate

Ole Lukøje 1939 brings the fairy tale very close in this atmospheric Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, where childhood fantasy and the calm of Christmas meet in the classic blue-and-white porcelain. The motif shows Ole Lukøje sitting at the piano with his characteristic umbrella, while a decorated Christmas tree with a star on top can be glimpsed behind. It is a lovely and poetic scene, where music, dreams, and Christmas Eve merge in a moment filled with quiet anticipation.

The title Ole Lukøje suits the motif beautifully. Here, it is not the busy Christmas joy that is at the center, but the more heartfelt side of the holiday: the child's world of imagination, the peace of the evening, and the stories that come with Christmas. The umbrella over the figure emphasizes the well-known fairy-tale character, and together with the piano and the lit Christmas tree, the plate gains an almost theatrical narrative, where fantasy and tradition go hand in hand.

The Christmas plate is from 1939 and designed by Immanuel Tjerne. Bing & Grøndahl's series began as early as 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series, and since then a new plate has been released every year. Each year was produced in a limited number, and after the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each release stands as a completed annual edition with its own history and its own motif, which makes the title, year, and visual narrative especially important for collectors.

As an older original Christmas plate, this annual edition also contains the special charm that only porcelain with a history can provide. It adds personality to the home in December, but can also be displayed all year round as a small piece of Danish design and cultural history. Since Christmas plates from 1905 onward may be used for food, it can also be used as a smaller dessert or cake plate when you want to create extra Christmas atmosphere at the table.

At DPH - Danish Porcelain House, old quality objects like this are also a beautiful choice for those who appreciate sustainability, good craftsmanship, and the joy of letting classic porcelain live on in new homes.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Immanuel Tjerne
Title: Ole Lukøje
Year: 1939
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging