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  • Crèche de Noël Céleste en porcelaine blanc crème et doré, set de 11 figurines, hauteur maximale 16 cmCrèche de Noël Céleste en porcelaine, set de 11 figurines disposées sur la neige devant un sapin lumineux flouté

    Céleste Porcelain Nativity Scene - White

    Set de 11
    Porcelaine
    White porcelain Christmas nativity scene enhanced with gold details, comprising 11 figurines of various sizes, up to 16 cm tall. The characters are baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, the 3 Wise Men, the shepherd holding his sheep, the ox, the...
    99,90 €
    99,90 €
  • Crèche de Noël Bethléem en porcelaine blanche avec étoile dorée, Sainte Famille aux détails rosés et dorés, 15 cmCrèche de Noël Bethléem en porcelaine blanche et dorée, posée sur la neige devant un sapin de Noël lumineux flouté

    Bethléem Porcelain Nativity Scene - White

    Porcelaine
    Crèche monobloc, étoile dorée
    White porcelain Christmas nativity scene made as one single piece for easy setup. A golden star glides above the Holy Family, its trail forming the arch that shelters the scene. The figures are the baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph, with details painted...
    29,90 €
    29,90 €
  • Hannah Porcelain Nativity SetHannah Porcelain Nativity Set

    Hannah Porcelain Nativity Set - White

    Porcelain
    White porcelain Christmas nativity scene with pale gold details, made as a single piece for easy setup. The parents' cloaks gently enfold the baby Jesus, creating a tender scene. The figures are the baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph holding a lantern. This...
    29,90 €
    29,90 €
  • Elisabeth Porcelain Nativity SetElisabeth Porcelain Nativity Set

    Elisabeth Porcelain Nativity Set - White

    Porcelain
    White porcelain Christmas nativity scene with pale gold details, made as a single piece for easy setup. The figures are the infant Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph holding a lantern. This nativity scene can be placed at the foot of your Christmas tree,...
    35,90 €
    35,90 €
  • Eve porcelain Christmas cribEve porcelain Christmas crib

    Eve porcelain Christmas crib - White

    Set of 11
    Porcelain
    White porcelain Christmas nativity set with gold details, including 11 figurines in various sizes, up to 16cm tall. The characters are baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Joseph, the angel Gabriel, the 3 wise men, the shepherd holding his sheep, the ox, the sheep and...
    85,90 €
    85,90 €
  • Rosa Porcelain Nativity SetRosa Porcelain Nativity Set

    Rosa Porcelain Nativity Set - Pink

    Set of 11
    Porcelain
    Christmas nativity set in beige, pink and matte gray porcelain, with 11 figurines in various sizes up to a maximum height of 15cm. This nativity scene can be placed at the foot of your Christmas tree, in a wall niche or on a piece...
    74,90 €
    74,90 €

A nativity scene is set up once and then stays put: the choice comes down to the material and the spot it will occupy. Several models are in porcelain, plain and smooth; others lean toward gray or are highlighted with gold.

What porcelain requires

Porcelain has a soft grain and a stable color: it does not yellow and cleans effortlessly. On the other hand, it does not forgive a fall, and a chip in the glaze cannot be repaired. Place it on a wide, stable surface, away from foot traffic, out of reach of little ones and at a distance from any flame.

The model name as a guide

Each model bears a first name or a place, Céleste, Hannah, Bethléem, Nils or Nativité: that word is what sets it apart from another. When a color is added, gray, red and gold, it tells you whether the piece will stay discreet. In a light interior, plain porcelain blends in; in a richer decor, red and gold hold their own.

The spot, then the light

A nativity scene is best viewed at eye level, from the front and fairly close up. A console, a mantelpiece or a shelf is therefore better than a coffee table, where you only see the tops of the figures. Then place a soft light to the side rather than in front: grazing light deepens the folds and makes the faces readable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you clean a porcelain nativity scene?

A soft, dry brush for dust, a barely damp cloth for a mark, then dry immediately. Nothing abrasive, as the glaze scratches.

What size nativity scene for a narrow console?

Measure the available depth before the width. A spread-out scene needs room on the sides and gets lost on a short surface; a compact model, a little taller, keeps its presence there.

How do you store it from one year to the next?

Wrap each piece in tissue paper, then place everything in a rigid, well-padded box. Porcelain is damaged mostly by rubbing.