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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Sonderborg Castle Porcelain Plate by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This plate by the celebrated porcelain firm of Royal Copenhagen features a wonderfully detailed seascape complete with ships and a quaint Danish village surrounding the Sonderborg Ca...
Porcelain
Flora Danica Game Series Covered Vegetable Dish
By Flora Danica
Located in New Orleans, LA
This covered porcelain vegetable dish is part of the exceptionally rare Flora Danica Game Series by the renowned Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica is kn...
Porcelain
Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora ...
Porcelain
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important antique silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history, the classically-designed repoussé form displays an intimate scene of a lady being dressed by her attendants. Surrounded by a border of Greek anthemions and supported its elm and mahogany solid wood frame, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry. Elkington & Co. patented the first commercial electroplating process and held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI...
Silver Plate
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
By Hannam & Crouch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry, intricately chased and engraved it represents a prestigious commemorative gift for service. The tray rests on 4 bracket feet with oval handles and a delightful gadrooned border. The tray is distinguished by a spectacular engraved inscription of unmatched quality that bears a presentation inscription. The inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath border with arms, two coat of arms and flags, two of which bear the monograms for King George III and George Spencer...
Silver
Flora Danica Lidded Ginger Jar by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Royal Copenhagen, this lidded ginger jar features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced — the coveted Flora Danica pattern. The jar is rarity in the...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica. Porcelain plate with a motif of a badger
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica. Porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a motif of a badger. Model: 239/3549. Dating: 1965. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D ...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, dinner plate featuring a motif of a fox.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, dinner plate featuring a motif of a fox. Hand-painted. Gold rim. Painted outside the factory. Dating: 1926 Signed by Dodo. Perfect condition. Second fa...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, dinner plate featuring a motif of a roe deer.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, porcelain dinner plate featuring a motif of a roe deer. Gold rim. Hand-painted. Dating: 1926 Signed: HL Perfect condition. Second factory quality. Dime...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Plates
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Plates By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Height 4cm, diameter 25cm This delightful set comprises twelve hard-p...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, dinner plate featuring a motif of an arctic fox.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica, dinner plate featuring a motif of an arctic fox. Gold rim. Hand-painted by H. Larsen. Painted outside the factory. Dating: 1926 Marked. Perfect conditi...
Porcelain
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Discovered in Parisian cabarets, the performers reenergized the artist’s practice.
