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 - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance lidded jar (tobacco jar) - featuring a yellow and brown abstract pattern over-all with yellow glazed ...
Ceramic
Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box / humidor from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning green and black glazed stoneware container with geometric a...
Stoneware
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Fajance Lidded Box / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box / humidor from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning blue and black glazed stoneware container with geometric ab...
Stoneware
Zenit, Royal Copenhagen Pure White Porcelain and Silver Lidded Pot #5575
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An oval shaped lidded pot designed by Anne-Marie Trolle for Royal Copenhagen Applied silver zig-zag decoration to pure white porcelain Circa 1980's Stamped and numbered 5575 Height ...
Porcelain
$281Sale Price|38% Off
H 3.35 in Dm 5.91 in
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...
Ceramic
$625 / set
H 5 in W 1.625 in D 1.625 in
Fajance Vase and Lidded Box Set by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance three-piece vase and lidded box set from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The grey, white and navy blue glazed stoneware containers...
Stoneware
$500Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3 in Dm 4.5 in
Fajance Lidded Box and Jar by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box and jar from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The brown, tan and blue glazed stoneware containers with geometric abstrac...
Stoneware
$20,238
H 1.8 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key
Located in London, GB
A sublime silver gilt and full radial guilloche enamel with highlights, singing bird box, with original silver and enamel key and original leather carry case. When wound and the bird-form start/stop button actuated, the magic starts immediately with the bird lid...
Silver, Enamel
$3,248Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850
Located in Bath, GB
A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...
Brass
$1,996
H 11.42 in Dm 9.97 in
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
By Aluminia, Arne Bang, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Sigvard Bernadotte
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
Stoneware Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen – Circa 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen – Circa 1960s A unique and decorative stoneware vase designed by Nils Thorsson (1898–1975) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The va...
Stoneware
$380Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.88 in W 5.38 in D 5.38 in
Danish Faience Pottery Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
**There're two (2) available, each sold separately, as per listing. A Danish Faience ceramic pottery jewelry vide-poche square dish, from Denmark. Each dish has an internal band in...
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Pottery Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen pottery vase designed by Nils Thorsson. Decorated in earthy glazes with an abstract motif. Model number 720/3387 and it's fully marked to the base with the designer'...
Pottery
$3,200
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Antique Sévres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Jewelry Casket with Gold Ormolu Details
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Toronto, ON
A breathtaking example of French artistry, this Antique Sèvres Bleu Céleste Porcelain Jewelry Casket epitomizes opulence and refinement. Crafted in...
Ormolu
$176
H 7.41 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
1960s Danish Nils Thorsson Baca Fajance Earthenware Vase for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Royal Copenhagen Baca vase designed by Nils Thorsson. The vase is characterized by its square form and intricate geometric and abstract motifs, typical of Thorsson's style....
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$2,290
H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with silver mounts. The interior is made of birdseed maple...
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Pale Green And Grey Gilt Craquelure Lidded Box #4441
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen pale green crackle glaze box with grey crackle glaze lid. Trimmed with gilt banding Circa 1969-1973 Signed and numbered 4441 Height 2 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth...
Porcelain
Sold
H 2 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
Royal Copenhagen Art Deco Green, Gilt 1959 Crackle Glaze Lidded Desk Box #3630
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen green crackle glaze, oblong porcelain box with grey crackle glaze lid. Decorated with gilt banding. Danish understate...
Porcelain
Nils Thorsson Fajance Lidded Jewerly Box by Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical ceramic small box designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1950s, nice abstract design in great condition, very collectible piece. Signed and numbered.
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Silhouette Covered Ceramic Box
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Royal Copenhagen silhouette covered ceramic box.
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Faience Ceramic Box by Johanne Gerber
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful colors abound in this Royal Copenhagen Faience Baca box in orange, yellow, chocolate and grey by Johanne Gerber. This cylinder lidde...
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Midcentury Ceramic Lidded Box or Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous ceramic lidded box or humidor from Nils Thorsson's Baca series for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. This rare piece is in excellent condition...
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Fajance Baca Humidor / Lidded Box by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Royal Copenhagen Fajance humidor / tobacco jar / lidded box from BACA series of the 1960s-1970s. The design is by Nils Thorsson who was the artistic leader of Royal Copenhage...
Ceramic
Stoneware Box by Jorgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and sculptural stoneware ceramic box by Jorgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen glazed in brown, black and cream circa 1960'...
Ceramic