Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dinner plate, Värmland, 1977

Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dinner plate from 1977 with the motif Värmland is an atmospheric porcelain plate that combines Swedish cultural history with classic blue-white decoration. On the front appears the text "Ack Värmeland Du Sköna." at the top, while "Värmland" and the year 1977 appear at the bottom. This makes this Seltmann landscape plate easily recognizable for both collectors and those of you who are fond of Swedish porcelain with narrative and character.

The motif on this Värmland plate differs from many other Swedish landscape plates by having a more monumental and cultural expression. In the center is a bust on a pedestal with the clear inscription "GUSTAF FRÖDING", flanked by a seated figure in a lush landscape. In the background, a church- or tower-like building rises above trees and vegetation, giving the scene a special blend of nature, history, and Swedish identity. The blue decoration is finely nuanced, so that figures, stone, foliage, and sky all stand out clearly against the light porcelain base.

Around the landscape motif appears the series' characteristic blue flower and plant border. The stylized flowers and tendrils connect Värmland with the other plates in the Seltmann Swedish Landscapes series, which was produced with motifs from Sweden's 25 traditional landscapes. It is precisely this shared border that makes the plates beautiful to combine, both on the wall, in a plate rack, or on a laid table.

Seltmann Weiden is known for functional porcelain, and this plate therefore does not need to be only for decoration. It may be used for food and works well, for example, as a cake plate or for a smaller serving. The fact that it is also dishwasher safe makes it easy to put into use in everyday life, so that the decorative motif from Värmland can also become part of the table setting.

As older porcelain, it also has a special charm. It is the joy of finding a piece of applied art with history, which can still be used and enjoyed in a modern home. On the back, the plate is marked with "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan" and "Begrænsad Upplaga", and it has a glued-on hanger on the back of the plate, so it is also ready for wall decoration.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Seltmann Weiden
Series: Swedish Landscapes
Landscape: Värmland
Year: 1977
Material: Porcelain
Color: Blue and white
Text on the front: "Ack Värmeland Du Sköna."
Use: May be used for food
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Hanger: Glued-on hanger on the back of the plate
Origin: Germany
Production: Limited edition