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Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

Danish

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.

Find authentic Royal Copenhagen dinner plates, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Royal Copenhagen
Fajance Square Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance square bowl from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning gold and brown gla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish ceramic “Marselis” vase bowl series designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1950s, beautiful color and pattern.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Vintage Danish Faiance Baca Vase and Bowls by Nils Thorsson 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Faiance baca vase and bowls by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s Danish Modern set of vase, lidded box and square bowl. Vase, model no: 870/3259, 7.5 x 7.5...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Vintage Faience & Brass Pedestal Chocolate Dish, Bonbonniere by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small stylish pedestal for bonbons, chocolates, cookies or sugar. Craquele tin-glazed bowl with hand-painted floral, gold glaze motif and an intricate brass base with fine details. D...
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1940s Danish Victorian Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Unique Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Square Dish Blue, Danish Ceramic 1940s
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson. This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson designed for the ‘Marselis’ series manufactured by Aluminia in the 1950s. This might b...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vases and Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vases and bowl, in abstract design, circa 1960s Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top craftsmanship D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase in abstract design, circa 1960s Beautiful piece of signed and numbered Danish top craf...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Ceramic cup bowl, model "Marselis", designed by Nils Thorsson for the Danish manufacturer Alumina Royal Copenhagen, in the 1950s. With its modern shape and its pretty, warm and inte...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Vintage Danish Modern Stag Bowl
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful Danish Modern ceramic stag bowl by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Solberg, Small Bowl, Denmark, circa 1930
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Thorsson for the Alumina division of the Royal Copenhagen company. Marked on underside: Denmark / A with triple waves / NT Numbered: 1681
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Early 20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Porcelain dish by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen 1960s
By Jørgen Mogensen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the timeless elegance of mid-century design with the Mid-Century Porcelain dish by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, crafted in the 1960s. This exquisite piece exempli...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Danish Modern Ceramic Stag Bowl
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage Danish Modern ceramic bowl with stag motif.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Footed Bowl, Denmark, circa 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in New York, NY
Footed bowl by Danish designer Nills Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl, Denmark, circa 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in New York, NY
Footed bowl by Danish designer Nills Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Royal Copenhagen bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Copenhagen bowls and baskets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Royal Copenhagen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Holmegaard, Herbert Krenchel, and Michael Bang. Prices for Royal Copenhagen bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $71 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $450.
Questions About Royal Copenhagen Bowls and Baskets
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell Royal Copenhagen seconds, locate the maker's mark. You'll usually find it on the bottom of pieces. If you see a fine vertical line cut into the three lines of the maker's arched logo, your piece is likely a second, meaning that it didn't meet Royal Copenhagen's quality standards at the time of production. Because the line can be very faint, it may be helpful to use a magnifying glass when examining your piece. Shop a large collection of Royal Copenhagen porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Royal Copenhagen pattern, first examine the backstamp on your piece. The official Royal Copenhagen website has a reference guide that you can use to determine the year of your piece's production based on this stamp. From there, you can search the pattern resource on the official website for that year and find out the name of your Royal Copenhagen pattern. Find a collection of Royal Copenhagen china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Royal Copenhagen still produces some figurines. However, most of the manufacturer's most well-known lines are no longer in production. As of January 2022, only the annual figurines are still currently in production. Today, Royal Copenhagen is a brand owned by Fiskars Group rather than an independent company. You'll find a collection of Royal Copenhagen figurines on 1stDibs.

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