2 pcs. Placemats
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The placemats in the iconic H.C. Andersen design invite us into a magical universe. They stand out as a poetic element in a table setting, and their fairy tale story is just as special for everyday as it is for birthdays and other occasions which call for an informal yet stylish atmosphere.
The placemat measures 50 x 36 cm.
The motifs of the two placemats have been taken from the H.C. Andersen tablecloth, which is a classic in the collection. On the napkins, we meet well-known characters from two of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairy tales: The princess, who slept so terribly on the tiny pea under many mattresses and quilts, as only a real princess would. And the mermaid, who wistfully dreamed of a life on Earth with the prince and ended up sacrificing both her enchanting voice and her life for love.
The placemats’ colour, Zinc, is as soft-toned as it is classic. In addition to blending beautifully into modern Scandinavian décor, the grey colour showcases the fairy tale motifs from The Princess and the Pea and The Little Mermaid in a way that makes them clearly visible, to the delight of both children and adults. Matching napkins in the same classic tone complete the look.
Hans Christian Andersen is famous for his contributions to world literature, but he was also an accomplished papercut artist. Architect and designer Knud V. Engelhardt began working on the design of Hans Christian Andersen’s papercuttings in the 1920s. This was a design that Inger M. Blegvad Klint carried on after the architect’s death in 1931 and which was completed for launch in 1952, when Queen Ingrid placed the first of many orders for the Danish royal family. Since then, the design has been adjusted and developed continuously in line with new weaving techniques and has been adjusted to ensure that the pattern continues to have a contemporary look.
And there are two additional sets of H.C. Andersen placemats with other fairy tale designs in the collection: The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling as well as Clumsy Hans and The Swineherd. These motifs and more can be found on the H.C. Andersen tablecloth.
Wash & care
- Wash at 60°C. White damask tablecloths can be washed at 95°C.
- When washing coloured products, we recommend using a laundry detergent developed for coloured textiles and without bleach, to preserve the colours in the best way possible.
- For a smoother result, we recommend that you unfold the product fully before washing and avoid overfilling the machine. The product should be gently stretched after washing and hung to dry.
- For a smoother result, we recommend washing the product on a low spin cycle – max. 600–800 rpm. Then hang the product to dry and iron it while still slightly damp.
- We recommend that the placemats are rolled when not in use to avoid crease lines.
Size & Material
- Damask woven from 100% double-twisted combed cotton
- Size: 50 x 36 cm
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