Royal Copenhagen

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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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
20th Century Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1960s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
1950s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Empire Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Faience, Porcelain
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1920s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1970s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1890s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Opaline Glass, Glass
1890s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1980s Danish Minimalist Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Empire Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
1950s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1940s Danish Empire Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Other Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic, Porcelain
1960s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen
Crystal
1980s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Other Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen
Stoneware
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
20th Century Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Stoneware
1930s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen
Stoneware
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Stoneware
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Royal Copenhagen is still in business but the company has undergone many buy-outs and acquisitions over the years. Originally founded in Copenhagen in 1775, the company imitated the exquisite china from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Royal patronage and top-quality craftsmanship quickly earned the brand a reputation, making its products quite collectible. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Royal Copenhagen plates and other pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.