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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Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Arne Bang, Nils Thorsson, Sigvard Bernadotte, Aluminia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large "Marselis" vase by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. Made ca. 1950s. It features a maroon brown glaze over a str...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Brown Budded Vase, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Ceramic
Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Lidded Vase Brown, Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find ceramic vase with lid designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brown shades with a lit...
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...
Ceramic
Just Andersen Art Deco Decorative Vase of Disco Metal with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco vase made of disco metal with brown patina. It's designed and made by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with monogram for Just Ande...
Metal
Brown Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Iron' glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden. This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Gerd Bogelund, Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze. Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. Great condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for R...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, spherical ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco vase. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black & Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier, Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black and brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 10.5 cm (4.2") high and it´s in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the to...
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1954
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1954. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
