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 Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Tureens with Stands
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Tureens with Stands By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Height: 26cm, diameter: 33cm This pair of covered tureens with stand...
Porcelain
Two Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Dishes Handles
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Two Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Dishes Handles Danish, 20th Century Height 16cm, width 40cm, depth 24cm These refined dishes are part of the celebrated Flora Da...
Porcelain, Wood
Two Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Tureens Covers Stands Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Two Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Tureens Covers Stands Royal Copenhagen Danish, 20th Century Height 27cm, diameter 33cm These exceptional tureens are part of the famed Flora Dani...
Porcelain
Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Serving Bowls
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Serving Bowls Danish, 20th Century Height 10cm, diameter 23cm Crafted by Royal Copenhagen in the 20th century, thes...
Porcelain
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Covered Tureens
Located in London, GB
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Covered Tureens By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Danish, 20th century Height: 23cm, width 36cm, depth 28cm This pair of cov...
Porcelain
Two Pickle Dishes Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ Porcelain
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Two Pickle Dishes Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ Porcelain Danish, Mid-20th Century Height: 5 cm, Width: 18 cm, Depth: 10 cm This distinguished pair of mid-20th-century porcelain...
Porcelain
Two Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket Sauce Bowls in Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Royal Copenhagen golden basket sauce bowls in porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 595/9344. Early 20th century. Measures: 22.5 x 13 cm. Height: 8.5 cm. ...
Porcelain
Flora Danica Tureen With Lid Dek.No.20/3559 In Porcelain For Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Tureen from Royal Copenhagen's Flora Danica series, made of porcelain and hand-painted with decoration no. 20/3559. The tureen is richly decorated with lifelike flowers and provided ...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Special Version, Large and Rare Lidded Tureen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower special version. Large and rare lidded tureen with saucer. Lid and handles modelled as foliage. Hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 19...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket. Two porcelain bowls, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket, Two Bowls, 1960s. Two elegant porcelain bowls from Royal Copenhagen’s “Golden Basket” series, models 595/9024 and 595/9458. Both feature gilded rims a...
Porcelain
Large Royal Copenhagen Lidded Tureen with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Royal Copenhagen lidded tureen with saucer in hand painted porcelain with bird motifs and gold decoration, early 20th century. Tureen measures: 31.5 x 19.5 cm. Saucer measure...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket Bowl and Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket bowl and dish in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. 1960s. Dish diameter: 28 cm. The bowl measures: 21.5 x 5.5 cm. In excellen...
Porcelain
The elegant ceramics represent the best of French artistry and innovation.
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