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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Two-Arm Candlestick, Blue Fluted Full Lace, Model 1169 by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Two-arm candlestick in Blue Fluted Full Lace porcelain, model 1169, produced by Royal Copenhagen. Executed in hand-painted porcelain with the characteristic openwork lace border and ...
Porcelain
Pair of Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1959
By Royal Copenhagen, Thorkild Olsen
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant large Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding. For candles with diameter 3,0-3,2 cm (1.1 - 1.3 in.). Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYA...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder from Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder from Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Metal Candle Holder Gunnar Cyren Dansk Designs Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Metal Candleholder by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Capriole Series Glass Candleholder Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Capriole Series Glass Candleholder from Royal Copenhagen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cata...
Glass
Allan Schaff Tealight Candle Holders for Royal Copenhagen - A Pair
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
Royal Copenhagen stainless steel and metal base tea light candle holders by Allan Schaff.
Metal, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Candleholder in Metal and Glass from Dantoft
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Candleholder in Metal and Glass from Dantoft, 1960s
Metal
Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957. Gre...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,368Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 6.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Set of Nine Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of nine candle holders by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark.
Metal
$653 / set
H 7.29 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in
Pair of Royal Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlesticks
By Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Hand-painted Royal Delft candlesticks by De Porceleyne Fles decorated in classic blue and white and offered as a pair with original Delft boxes. This rare and elegant pair of Royal ...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970 ‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder Clear textured glass Excellent condition Dimensions, approx..: Diameter 10.5cm, height 6.5cm, weight 2...
Blown Glass
Royal Copenhagen 1959 Turquoise Blue Crackle Glazed Vase #460/88A
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen porcelain turquoise blue crackle glazed baluster vase A small, collectible vase, dated 1959 Stamped and numbered 460/88A Height 5 inch, Diameter 3 inch In very good...
Porcelain
$379
H 11.42 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Tall Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Inge-Lise Koefoed, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This tall bottle shaped vase from the Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) Tenera series was designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed in the 1960s. It has a bold hand painted decor which...
Ceramic
Burlwood Tealight Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 vintage burlwood tealight candle holders. Simple disk shapes with a beautiful unique grain to the wood. Each measures 3.75"Dia x 1"H Interiors are 1.5"Dia
Wood
$231
H 10.83 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Candelabra Candle Holder, Midcentury Danish Sculptural Dansk style metal & teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Candleholder for 3 candles, circa 1960 Teak, black metal. A lovely midcentury item. Overall very good with good age and patina. Slight split in wood to central holder, but thi...
Metal
$1,692
H 13.98 in Dm 11.42 in
Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Bronze Candleholder Candlestick, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Danish modern bronze candleholder, 1960s.
Bronze
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Spider Cast Iron Candle Holder Danish Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
This industrial clamp lamp is an authentic mid-20th-century American work light, originally produced for factory, workshop, and maintenance environments where durability, safety, and...
Iron
$345
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaar for Dansk Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Eight Arm Candle Holder. Brutalist Design. Possibly Cast Iron . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 5 1/2 D ; 6 3/4 D
Steel
Mid-Century Light Rose Glass Candlestick, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Beautiful light rose glass.
Glass
Sold
H 8.86 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Arnold Krog - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Musselmalet - 2 Candlesticks #15
By Royal Copenhagen, Arnold Krog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of candlesticks of model Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted designed by Arnold Krog. They are 22.5 cm tall and in excellent condition. These candlesticks are of model number 15 and ...
Porcelain
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H 6.89 in W 7.68 in D 2.56 in
Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s
By Jeanne Grut, Nils Thorsson, Beth Breyen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare deer figurine candelabra by Jeanne Grut (1927-2009) for Royal Copenhagen. Designed in 1969 and manufactured in the 1970s. The candelabra is for five small slim candles. The candelabra has a handpainted decor. Marked on verso with the Royal Copenhagen hallmark, the design and model numbers 495/3711 the signature of Jeanne Grut JG and the painters signature Factory first Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. A little crazing in the white glaze as commonly seen on pieces with this kind of glaze. Jeanne Grut was educated at the Svenska Slöjdföreningens Skola in Göteborg Sweden 1946-48 and continued her education as a sculptor at the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen under the professors Johannes...
Ceramic
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H 21.26 in Dm 11.82 in
A pair of blue fluted candelabras designed by Arnold Krog. Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Arnold Krog
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of blue fluted candelabras designed by Arnold Krog for the Royal Porcelain Factory, 1889-1922. Marked on the bottom with Royal Copenhagen, the three waves, and 1/1006. E...
Porcelain
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H 6.89 in W 7.68 in D 2.56 in
Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s
By Jeanne Grut, Nils Thorsson, Beth Breyen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare deer figurine candelabra by Jeanne Grut (1927-2009) for Royal Copenhagen. Designed in 1969 and manufactured in the 1970s. The candelabra is f...
Ceramic
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of votive candleholders designed by Royal Copenhagen are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! The capriole pattern is a gi...
Crystal
Set of Three Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Kosta Boda for Orrefors
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of votive candleholders designed by Kosta Boda for Orrefors are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Simple and minimalisti...
Crystal
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H 3.15 in Dm 2.76 in L 3.15 in
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Kosta Boda for Orrefors
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of votive candleholders designed by Kosta Boda for Orrefors are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Simple and minimalisti...
Crystal
Blue Fluted Lace Five-Armed Candelabrum by Royal Copenhagen
By Arnold Krog, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Blue fluted lace five-armed candelabrum by Royal Copenhagen. The item is beautifully decorated with figurines and is in great condition. The candlesti...
Porcelain
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of votive candle holders designed by Royal Copenhagen are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! The Capriole pattern is a g...
Crystal
Set of Three Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Kosta Boda for Orrefors
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of votive candleholders designed by Kosta Boda for Orrefors are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Simple and minimalisti...
Crystal