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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$300
H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Faience Baca Vase Designed by Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Danmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Johanne Gerber
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase is designed by Johanne Gerber for Denmark's Royal Copenhagen Pottery in 1960s. Features a beautiful stylized fruit pattern.
Ceramic, Faience
$1,000
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Malmer & Thorsson - Faience Vase - Denmark - Circa 1960's
By Ellen Malmer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Ellen Malmer/designer - Nils Thorsson/shape designer - Mid Century Modern - Baca series - Aluminia faience vase number 635/3121 - signed on the base ROYAL COPENHAG...
Porcelain
Kari Christiansen for Royal Copenhagen & Alumia Art Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Kari Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Kari Christensen 1960s ceramic vase number 427 from the Tenera range by Royal Copenhagen. The hand painted faience vase measures 8 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 8.5 inches tall. Very, very fine condition. Kari Christensen was a leading Norwegian ceramic...
Ceramic
$1,200
H 8.88 in W 3 in D 3 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Baca Series Fajance Vase - Denmark - C.1970's
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century 'Baca' series fajance vase - featuring a black and blue abstract pattern to all four sides - blue glazed neck...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Celeste Faience Vase by Ellen Malmer, Denmark
By Ellen Malmer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming Danish Mid-Century Modern faience vase from Royal Copenhagen’s Celeste series, decorated by Ellen Malmer. Model 967/3907 features a compact, softly rounded form with a narr...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$447
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Scandinavian Ceramic Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and produced by Royal Copenhagen from 1960s Signature of the producer under the base.
Ceramic
Midcentury Pottery Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen pottery vase designed by Nils Thorsson. Decorated in earthy glazes with an abstract motif. Model number 720/3387 and it's fully marked to the base with the designer'...
Pottery
$825
H 13.98 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Tenera Huge Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed 1990s
By Royal Copenhagen, Inge-Lise Koefoed
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very tall vase from the Royal Copenhagen Tenera series. The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed. The vase was manufactured...
Ceramic
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Fajance Series. Denmark circa 1960's. Signed.
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Faience Studio Pottery Vase
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Sarasota, FL
Signed to the underside with artists signatures and Royal Copenhagen mark.
Pottery
