Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 2002 Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 2002 from Bing & Grøndahl captures the moment many associate with Christmas's greatest anticipation: the children around the lit Christmas tree, the presents on the floor and the warm atmosphere in the living room, just when the lights and the sparkler make the evening quite special. The motif is told with the fine, narrative line that characterizes Jørgen Nielsen, and the classic blue color scale gives the scene both calm, depth and the familiar Christmas plate atmosphere that so many collectors are fond of.

In this edition, it is precisely Christmas Eve that is at the center. One boy sits absorbed in his presents, while another has proudly climbed onto the rocking horse in the middle of the room. Beside them, two children stand close together and look toward the light in the tree, where a sparkler lifts the motif and emphasizes the feeling of festivity, closeness and childlike excitement. It is a plate that captures both movement and tenderness in a motif that feels recognizable across generations.

Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates hold a very special place in Danish porcelain history. The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each edition is a completed release. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the Christmas plate in question could not later be put into production again. This is part of the explanation for the enduring interest in the individual editions among both collectors and those who wish to carry on a Christmas tradition.

Christmas Plate 2002 is at the same time more than a collector's item. From 1905 onward, Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates are suitable for food and can be used as a smaller plate all year round. This edition is therefore ideal as a cake plate in December or as an atmospheric part of the Christmas table when you want to set the table with classic Danish porcelain. When it is not in use, it is also decorative on the wall and adds history, nostalgia and timeless design to the home.

Older and newer Christmas plates with history also provide the joy of preserving fine craftsmanship and letting beautiful porcelain live on in new homes. This makes them a personal gift idea for collectors, for Christmas's tradition-conscious table setting or for the one who is fond of Danish design with a story.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas plates
Edition: 2002
Title: Christmas Eve
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging