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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Pair of Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1959
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
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
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
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
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
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
$825 / 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 AMSTERDAM, NL
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, Delft, Earthenware
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
Pair of Modern Brass and Patinated Metal Candleholders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Brass candleholders in a modern sculptural style, combining polished gold tones with dark patinated metal rings. These candleholders are decorative objects designed to hold t...
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
$320 / set
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.2 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Strikingly architectural and refined, this pair of Postmodern candleholders exemplifies the sculptural sophistication of 1980s European design. Each piece features a bold black circu...
Metal, Brass
$595 / set
H 11.02 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Italian Postmodern Metal Candlesticks, Memphis Style, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Italian postmodern candlesticks from the 1980s, executed in metal with a graphic, architectural composition characteristic of Memphis-inspired design. Each piece is constr...
Stone, Metal
$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
$421Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 4.14 in
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
$234
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
Postmodern Pair of Brown and Aquamarine Murano Glass Candleholders, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. They are made in hand-blown Murano glass. The bubbles and the difference in their dimensions are due to the handcraft process. These candleholder are vintage,...
Murano Glass
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs candle holder, 1960s.
Metal
Danish Modern Brass Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs (2)
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage set (2) of Danish Modern brass candle holders designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, likely produced in the 1950s or 1960s. Solid br...
Brass
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
Sold
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
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