An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Christmas Plates

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series are the Christmas plates from 1968–1999. Every year, a new plate was launched with a gently squared form, blue/white color scheme, and nostalgic motif.

The series became a huge success among the broad Swedish public that used them as wall plaques. Which of Gunnar’s Christmas plate is your favorite?

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The backside of a Christmas Plate