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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Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Ceramic Bust of Woman, Denmark
By Johannes Hedegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking ceramic bust by celebrated Danish sculptor Johannes Hedegaard (1915–1999), produced by Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia, depicting a serene young woman wearing a boldly...
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Bust by Johannes Hedegaard Aluminia Royal Copenhagen 1960s
By Johannes Hedegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Johannes Hedegaard ceramic pottery bust, by Aluminia and Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960's. The bust depicts a tan colored woman's head adorned in a blue tone...
Pottery
Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in New York, NY
*One (1) available, second dish has sold. A Danish Faience ceramic pottery jewelry vide-poche square dish, from Denmark. Each dish has an internal band in brick red/dark orange and ...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$285Sale 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
$476 / set
H 2.17 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
1950s Set of Five Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Sculptures for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of five Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculptures for Royal Copenhagen The five lively bear sculptures were created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn wor...
Stoneware
$387
H 9.06 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Johanne Gerber Vase by Royal Copenhagen Blue Floral Baca Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Johanne Gerber, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Square ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson This decor is designed by Johanne Gerber and made in the period 1969-...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen dog ceramic sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal Copenhagen dog ceramic sculpture Origin Denmark Circa 1960 excellent general condition with some wear on one of its front legs Dog sculpture possibly of the Airedale Terrier br...
Porcelain
$447
H 7.64 in W 5.71 in D 3.47 in
Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase by Johanne Gerber, Danish Modern Ceramic 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia, Johanne Gerber, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. Manufactured in the 1970s. The decor with stylised apples was designed by Danish designer Johanne Gerber an...
Ceramic
Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969). Knud Kyhn work...
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worke...
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn ...
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked ...
Stoneware
$300
H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Measuring: ...
Faience
Ceramic Sculpture by Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Johannes Hedegaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully modeled and graceful ceramic sculpture of a woman, the body having an unexpected and striking combination of unglazed brown stoneware and a rich turquoise glaze.
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Parian Bust of Eneret, by T. Stein, Dated 1863
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed parian porcelain bust of Eneret is artist signed and dated.
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Terracotta Female Bust Signed Hedegaard
By Royal Copenhagen, Johannes Hedegaard
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An exceptional terracotta bust produced at Alumina, a Danish factory established in Copenhagen in 1863, later becoming Royal Copenhagen, by Johannes Hedegaard (1915-1999). This femal...
Terracotta
Johannes Hedegaard Nana Bust Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Johannes Hedegaard
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional terra cotta bust young lady by Johannes Hedegaard (1915-1999), produced by Royal Copenhagen. This female bust titled "Nana" and dati...