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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Pair of Red and White Porcelain Lidded Urns or Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of Chinese porcelain lidded urns with classic form hand decorated with flowers and leaves in orange and red.
Porcelain
Large Pair of Richly Colored Porcelain Covered Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of richly colored, hand-painted porcelain covered jars featuring chrysanthemums and lids with gilded finials.
Porcelain, Paint
$1,250 / set
H 14.25 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Asian “Sang De Boeuf” Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Urns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous pair of vintage Asian lidded urns. done in the chic “Sang De Boeuf” style with a deep red glazed ceramic finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic
Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Porcelain, Paint
Lidded Jar by Kresten Bloch & Knud Andersen for Royal In Oxblood glaze
By Kresten Bloch, Royal Copenhagen, Knud Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant lidded jar in stoneware, richly decorated with a deep oxblood glaze. The piece is mounted with a lid and foot in partially gilded and patinated bronze by Knud Andersen. C...
Stoneware
$1,250 / set
H 13 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid 20th C. Kutani Style French Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars - A Pair
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of Japanese Kutani style porcelain lidded jars, stamped on Porcelaine de Paris underside of foot. The mark indicates the piece was produced in the 1970's. The jars are decorated in deep orange, tangerine and gold motifs on a white background. On one side, both jars have matching decoration depicting a scroll showing a pastoral scene. On the other side, each jar has a seperate floral depiction; one including bamboo. Both are highly decorative. Founded 1773 by Jean-Baptiste Locre, Porcelaine de Paris, was one of the first manufactures to use the Chinese secret of porcelain. It immediately aimed for the luxury trade, selling to the Royal Courts of Europe. After surviving the French Revolution, Porcelaine de Paris steadily produced tableware as well as purely decorative pieces, receiving orders from all over Europe. Productivity was astonishing, creating one new model every day over 30 years! Around 1830, Jean-Marx Clauss, a German-born potter bought a building at Rue de la Pierre-Levee, where he took over Locre's activity. M. Achille Bloch...
Gold
Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Covered Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese cinnabar covered ginger jars decorated with carved figural landscapes Late Qing dynasty Measures: H 8 in. (20.3 cm).
Crystal, Other
$531 / set
H 13.78 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Pair of red cobalt urns Vase with ceramic handles and Gilted decorations
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 20th century, and were made in France. These are neoclassical style vases, which are hand painted and covered with gold leaf. Th...
Porcelain
Pair of Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Jars Gold Leaf 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Archimede Seguso Murano glass jars in dark coral red with gold inclusions, hand-crafted in Venice in the 1960s. Vibrant color with a shimmering gold leaf. Height: 24 ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Chinese Red and White Porcelain Jars or Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Chinese porcelain jars handcrafted in classic form and hand decorated in red and white floral designs.
Porcelain
