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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Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Arne Bang, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large "Marselis" vase by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. Made ca. 1950s. It features a maroon brown glaze over a str...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Brown Budded Vase, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Ceramic
Danish Kähler HAK Tall Ceramic Vase with Red Lustre Glaze, Early 1900
By Karl Hansen Reistrup, Herman A. Kähler 1, Svend Hammershøi, Jens Thirslund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall vase from the Danish ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). It has a stunning glaze with lots of red lustre and greyish elements. It looks very different from the differen...
Ceramic
Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Lidded Vase Brown, Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find ceramic vase with lid designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brown shades with a lit...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...
Ceramic
Kresten Bloch Unique Oxblood Glazed Stoneware Vase for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
By Kresten Bloch, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kresten Bloch (1912–1970) Unique stoneware vase by the Danish ceramic artist Kresten Bloch, created for Royal Copenhagen in the 1950s. The vase features a harmonious, almost globul...
Ceramic
Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen Very large stoneware vase with oxblood glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Very large stoneware vase with oxblood glaze, dated 4-3-1933. Impressive cone-shaped vase in stoneware with a deep, saturated oxblood glaze and ve...
Stoneware
Maroon 'Marselis' Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Malmö, SE
'Marselis' vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia (later Royal Copenhagen) in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown gl...
Ceramic, Faience
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Vase in Oxblood Glaze, 1930s
By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, ceramic vase in oxblood glaze portraying two Evangelical figures, 1930s. This piece is a great example of Classical Scandinavian and Mid-Century D...
Ceramic
1920s-1930s Art Deco Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Oxblood Glazed Art Deco Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. The very rare large 1920´s - 1930´s oxblood glazed vase is in excellent condition and feature relief decorations d...
Stoneware
Vase in Oxblood Glaze
By Carl Haller
Located in Milan, IT
Carl Hallier for Royal Copenhagen Danish mid-century vase in oxblood glaze 1940s. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
