Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1993 Santa Claus at Amagertorv

Santa Claus at Amagertorv captures a mood that many associate with December in Copenhagen: the city's historic heart, the illuminated facades, and the anticipation in the meeting between children and Santa Claus. On the Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1993, the motif is built around the lively square, where the Christmas decorations hang in garlands across the square and create a warm contrast to the cool winter evening in the classic blue-and-white porcelain.

In the foreground, Santa Claus stands in the middle of Amagertorv and talks with two children, who have clearly stepped closer to share wishes and expectations. Behind them rises the Stork Fountain as a distinctive Copenhagen landmark, and around them are the old townhouses with illuminated windows and passersby, giving the motif both depth and city life. It is precisely the combination of Christmas figure, urban space, and familiar architecture that makes this year particularly special for collectors of Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates and for everyone who loves Danish Christmas motifs with local roots.

The plate is designed by Jørgen Nielsen for Bing & Grøndahl, whose Christmas plate series began in 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since then, a new plate has been released every year, and the 1993 edition continues the tradition with a motif that tells about Christmas, everyday life, and Danish cultural history. Each annual edition was produced in a closed edition, and after the last firing of the year, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each Christmas plate stands as its own complete story in the series.

This Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate is also ideal to use today. From 1905 onwards, the Christmas plates are suitable for food, so the 1993 edition can, for example, be used as an atmospheric dessert plate during the Christmas season or as a smaller plate for the rest of the year. At the same time, it is beautiful on the wall, where the classic blue motif adds winter atmosphere, tradition, and personality to the home.

For those of you who appreciate older porcelain with a history, this edition is also a fine example of how quality design can find new life in a modern home. Used and vintage Christmas plates combine the joy of collecting, Danish design heritage, and a more sustainable way of decorating.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1993
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging