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 Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Berte Jessen
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen Faience pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s A lidded pitcher from the Danish manufacturer Royal Copenhagen, designed by Berte Jessen, during the 1960s. The lid is mark...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted pitcher Model 356, Denmark, 1923-1934, hand-painted
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
This classic Royal Copenhagen pitcher, model 356, painted with the characteristic Blue Fluted pattern. The iconic, hand-painted blue pattern includes delicate flowers and winding br...
Porcelain
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1940s
By Bode Willumsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, glazed ceramic pitcher, 1940s. Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if stated in the shipping quotes o...
Ceramic
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1940s
By Bode Willumsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, beautiful footed stoneware pitcher in rare deep earthy red glazed ceramic, 1940s. Designed by Danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by...
Ceramic
D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956
By D. Peterson
Located in Chicago, IL
This handmade ceramic pitcher and cups set has classically simple forms. The glaze treatment is wonderfully irregular, embracing the spontaneity of the process. The darker glaze on t...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
Porcelain
$812 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 10.63 in
Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 4 Dinner Plates 1084
By Arnold Krog, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Stockholm, SE
4 Dinner Plates of model Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted designed by Arnold Krog. The plates are 25.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a few minor scratches. These ...
Porcelain
$1,044 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 10.04 in
Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 6 Dinner Plates 571
By Arnold Krog, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 Dinner Plates of model Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted designed by Arnold Krog. The plates are 25.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a few minor scratches. These ...
Porcelain
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...
Ceramic, Majolica
$522
H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 was a ...
Ceramic
Teapot Made In Kgl. Mussel Painted Fluted By Royal Copenhagen From 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Teapot in Kgl. Musselmalet Fluted from Royal Copenhagen, consisting of lid No. (1/257) and pot No. (1/258), manufactured in the 1930s. This classic teapot is a beautiful example of R...
Porcelain
$638 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 9.06 in
Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 4 Luncheon Plates 1085
By Arnold Krog, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Stockholm, SE
4 Luncheon Plates of model Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted designed by Arnold Krog. The plates are 23 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a few minor scratches. These ...
Porcelain
$963 / set
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 3.15 in
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic Vases for Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with mark and numbering printed on the bottom, 19...
Ceramic
Green Ceramic pitcher with lizard - Art Deco - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green ceramic Art Deco-pitcher designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s, probably by Harald Östergren. It has a stunning handle in shape of a lizard climbing into the pitche...
Ceramic
Holmegaard Royal Copenhagen Cobalt Blue Glass Pitcher
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Winter Park, FL
Vintage cobalt blue and green crystal pitcher made by Holmegaard Glass for Royal Copenhagen. Original Royal Copenhagen sticker. Circa 1980s. Dimensions: 5"W 3.5"D x 11.5"H
Glass
Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Berte Jessen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish Mid-century Modern hand decorated faience pitcher by designer Berte Jessen for Royal Copenhagen. Hand painted organic decorations in plum, purple, blue and green. Ma...
Porcelain, Faience