Desiree H.C. Andersen Christmas plate 1998 with winter motif

This Desiree H.C. Andersen Christmas plate from 1998 combines Danish Christmas tradition, fairy-tale atmosphere and classic blue-and-white porcelain art. The motif shows a quiet winter scene with a horse harnessed to a wagon, a felled fir tree and a snow-covered landscape, where a building emerges in the background. The year 1998 is clearly shown on the front and makes the plates easy to find for collectors seeking a specific vintage.

The Christmas plate was designed by Lis Torbøl and manufactured by Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, a large and well-renowned Danish porcelain factory. The series with H.C. Andersen plates is known for its atmospheric motifs inspired by H.C. Andersen's universe, and this very plate has a calm, nostalgic winter story that fits beautifully into both classic and modern Christmas decorations.

What is special about the Désirée Christmas plates is that they are not only decorative collector's plates. They are made in a good and robust quality, so they can also be used for food and work well as dinner plates or cake plates in the month of December. At the same time, they are dishwasher safe, and holes on the back make it easy to hang them up as wall decoration when they are not in use.

This H.C. Andersen Christmas plate is also an obvious choice for those who love vintage porcelain with history and function. In 2006, we purchased a remaining stock from Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, and therefore virtually all our plates from the series are still unused, even though they were produced many years ago. This makes them a beautiful and sustainable option for those who would like to bring quality porcelain with soul onward into a new home.

The plate can stand alone as a collector's item, be included in a wall hanging with other Christmas plates or be used on the table for cookies, lunch or Christmas treats. From 1982 up to and including 2001, a matching cup was made for the series, which many also like to combine with the plates when they want a complete H.C. Andersen expression.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée
Artist: Lis Torbøl
Series: Desiree - H. C. Andersen
Year: 1998
Motif: Winter motif with horse, wagon and fir tree
Material: Porcelain
Dishwasher safe
Can be used for food
Holes on the back for hanging