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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Royal Copenhagen Vide-Poche Dish by Ellen Malmer, Hand-Painted, 1970s
By Ivan Weiss, Kari Christensen, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Ellen Malmer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft square shaped faience vide-poche dish designed by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen in the early 1970s. Hand-painted black, yellow, taupe and bright blue floral decor on white b...
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Vide-Poche Dish, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Johanne Gerber, Kari Christensen, Nils Thorsson, Ivan Weiss
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft square shaped faience vide-poche dish designed by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen in the early 1970s. Hand-painted purple mulberry, black, yellow and light blue floral decor on ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Faience
Royal Copenhagen Vide Poche Bowl by Ingelise Kofoed, 1960s Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Ingelise Kofoed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rose, lilac and blue porcelain vide poche bowl designed and handpainted by Ingelise Koefoed for Royal Copenhagen in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Organic modern decor, dark blue linin...
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vide-Poche Dish, Floral Design, 1940s Scandinavia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small ceramic decorative vide-poche bowl with hand-painted floral decor in burnt umber, green and blue colors. Graphic lined relief along the edges glazed in ochre and green nuances....
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Stavangerflint Hand-Painted Norwegian Decorative Dish, 1960s
By Inger Waage, Stavangerflint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Square shaped multicolored decorative vide poche designed by Inger Waage (1923-1995) for Stavangerflint in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Three human figures stand smiling with colorful, patterned clothes...
Ceramic
Swedish Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl by Gösta Millberg, Hand-Painted, 1974
By Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Inger Persson, Drejar Gruppen, Drejargruppen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern earthcolored stoneware bowl designed by the Drejargruppen collective for Rörstrand in 1974. Specifically designed and handmade by ceramic artist and porcela...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Marianne Johnson - Hand Painted Fajance Bowl - Circa 1960's
By Royal Copenhagen, Marianne Johnson
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - MARIANNE JOHNSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance bowl - featuring a hand painted floral and chevron pattern to the interior of the bowl - hand pain...
Ceramic
Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in the 1960s for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production and has an unusual pat...
Ceramic
Large 1950s Faience Ceramic Decorative Plate by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Faience Ceramic Plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors painted by faience painter Anita Ro...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Large Bowl with Hand Painted Bird Motif by Berte Jessen, 1970s
By Berte Jessen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceramic bowl from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series. It has a colorful hand painted decor with a bird and flowers. The lower brown part is unglazed. Designed by Berte Je...
Ceramic
Kari Christensen, Tenera, Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Kari Christensen
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Studio: Royal Copenhagen Designer: Kari Christensen Series: Tenera Weight: 811g Product Description: Tenera is a series designed by six young female designers from the Nordics...
Faience, Ceramic, Earthenware
Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience bowl with amazing hand painted flower decor. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
