Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

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.

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Creator: Royal Copenhagen

Two-Arm Candlestick, Blue Fluted Full Lace, Model 1169 by Royal Copenhagen

$2,805

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 ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Allan Schaff Tealight Candle Holders for Royal Copenhagen - A Pair

$480

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.

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Late 20th Century Danish Organic Modern Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlestick Pair by Royal Delft

$523Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.29 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in

Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlestick Pair by Royal Delft

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 ...

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1980s Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005

$3,200

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three Section Serving Dish No. 1005 An exceptional Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace three section serving dish, model No. 1005. The scul...

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1970s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Burlwood Disk Tealight Candle Holders, Set of 2

$60 / set

H 1 in Dm 3.75 in

Vintage Burlwood Disk 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

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Onyx Candle Holders, a Pair

$175 / set

H 4.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Onyx Candle Holders, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Two modern style candle stands in rich onyx marble. Tall one measures 2" in diameter and 4.5" tall. Candle hole is 1.5" in diameter and 1" deep. The fla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Onyx

Postmodern Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders Kagla Design Brushed steel

$225 / set

H 10.5 in Dm 4 in

Postmodern Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders Kagla Design Brushed steel

By Carl Öjerstam

Located in San Diego, CA

Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders, Kagla Design, a rare pair of collectible 1980s postmodern art deco style, in a weighted brushed steel finish.

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Steel

1960's Swiss Brutalist Candle Holder for 4 Candles

$250

H 2.76 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

1960's Swiss Brutalist Candle Holder for 4 Candles

Located in Bern, BE

1960's Swiss made Brutalist candle holder crafted from blackened metal, featuring four interconnected candle platforms with sculptural, organic forms. The elevated square drip trays...

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1960s Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder – Handbuilt Organic Form Candle Holder

$315 / item

H 8 in Dm 7 in

Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder – Handbuilt Organic Form Candle Holder

Located in Istanbul, TR

This sculptural ceramic candle holder is designed as a quiet interplay between form and light. The piece features an enclosed, cave-like structure that softly diffuses the candle’s g...

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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Stoneware

LEVE – Minimalist Sculptural Tealight Candle Holder in Limestone

$133 / item

H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

LEVE – Minimalist Sculptural Tealight Candle Holder in Limestone

By Birgitte Due Madsen

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

LEVE candleholders, a creation by the renowned designer Birgitte Due Madsen, are inspired not only by her former work centered around geometry and abstract sculptural fragments...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Marble

Porcelain Figure "Two Sealions", Denmark By Royal Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 1962

$364

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Porcelain Figure "Two Sealions", Denmark By Royal Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 1962

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain figure "Two Sealions", Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, 1962 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1960s Artis...

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20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Two Lucite Candlesticks

$575 / set

H 20.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Two Lucite Candlesticks

By Karl Springer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of interesting Lucite candlesticks, heavy and very well made with nickeled brass elements.

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1980s American Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Red Murano Tealight Holder

$200Sale Price|50% Off

H 3.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Red Murano Tealight Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian red Murano glass tealight holder hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measure...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Murano Glass

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

$95

H 2.5 in Dm 3.75 in

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970, this ‘Stellaria’ candle tea light holder is just perfect. The clear textured glass is lovely, and the opening is the exact size to ho...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Art Glass

Previously Available Items

Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s

Sold

H 6.89 in W 7.68 in D 2.56 in

Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Jeanne Grut, Beth Breyen

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s

Sold

H 6.89 in W 7.68 in D 2.56 in

Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s

By Nils Thorsson, Jeanne Grut, Royal Copenhagen, Beth Breyen

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...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Fluted Lace Five-Armed Candelabrum by Royal Copenhagen

Sold

H 22.84 in Dm 10.63 in

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...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.

Royal Copenhagen candelabras 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 candelabras, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candelabras by Royal Copenhagen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candelabras by Just Andersen, Dansk Designs, and Gunnar Ander. Prices for Royal Copenhagen candelabras can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $775 and can go as high as $775, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $775.

Questions About Royal Copenhagen Candelabras

How do I identify a Royal Copenhagen pattern?
1 Answer
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.
Is Royal Copenhagen still in business?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell Royal Copenhagen seconds?
1 Answer
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.
Does Royal Copenhagen still make figurines?
1 Answer
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.