Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. Its celebrated blue-and-white china patterns as well as its famed hallmark depicting the royal crown and three waves — symbolizing the monarch who founded the company and the three major waterways of Denmark — are emblems of master craftsmanship.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 by Queen Juliane Marie. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane, and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these. Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, then the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs are still made today.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Their prolific body of work includes Rococo-style porcelain statues that incorporate stylistic floral patterns in an Art Nouveau style, as well as modern vases by such noted 20th century Danish ceramists as Axel Salto. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the highest quality.
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Sicilian South Italian Pair Maiolica Pottery Twin Handled Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair antique South Italian Sicilian maiolica pottery twin handled candlesticks dating from the 18th century. The handmade earthenware candlesticks stand on a wide bowl-shap...
Earthenware, Majolica
Ashby Potters Guild Pair Art Nouveau Streak Glazed Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair of Art Nouveau purple and blue streak glazed art pottery candlesticks dating between 1909 and 1922. The stoneware candlesticks are heavily potted standing on wide rounded bases with tall graduating column stems with bud shaped tops with flat rounded rims. The candlesticks are decorated in streaked blue and purple glazes over a lighter red glazed ground and both have clear glazed foot rims with recessed bases. The candlesticks are both impressed ASHBY GUILD...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mancioli Italian Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A typically stylish mid-century Italian art pottery ceramic vase by the Mancioli Pottery and dating from around 1960. The hand-crafted pottery vase of tripartite construction stands ...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Danish Royal Copenhagen Faience Glazed Baca Bowl
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality stylish Danish Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed bowl in the Baca design with fish by renowned Scandinavian ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald Thor...
Ceramic
Carstens Tonnieshof German Mid-Century Green Glazed Ashtray Set
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery ashtray set decorated in green glazes by Carstens Tonnieshof and dating from the 1950’s. The set comp...
Ceramic
Early English Pair Porcelain Imari Pattern Cabinet Plates c.1810
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and fine pair of early English porcelain plates hand decorated in the Imari style and dating from around 1810. The plates of rou...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Candleholders and Vase Mid Century Design Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set candleholders and vase Mid century design ceramic,1970s Set made of 2 candle holders and a matching ceramic vase with white glossy glaze from 1970s. Fits perfectly into the curr...
Ceramic
Fostoria "Heirloom" Candle Holders
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of Fostoria "Heirloom" Opalescent candle holders. White colored with a pinkish hue to them. A very rare vintage find.
Glass
Jens Harald Quistgaard Danish Ceramic Candle Holders, Relief Series, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Danish stoneware candle holder from the Relief series, designed in 1959 by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden. Original manufacturer label to the back. Excellent condition. Pieces ...
Ceramic
HOLIDAY GIFT - Art Deco Pair of Candle Holders Design Simon Gate Orrefors 1920s
By Simon Gate, Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Orrefors candle sticks, never seen in this shape. Original manufacturer label, dating from the early 1920s. Beautifully rendered in fine blown smoky green glass, this delic...
Glass
Maria Torstensson for Royal Copenhagen. Pair of ceramic candlesticks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Maria Torstensson for Royal Copenhagen. Pair of ceramic candlesticks. For candles and tealights. Glaze in blue shades. Drop-shaped decoration. Dating: 1996-2000. Marked. Perfect cond...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of candlesticks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of candlesticks. Beautiful glaze in light blue shades. Stamped. 2nd factory quality, in very good condition. Measure...
Porcelain
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