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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Danish Modern Decorative Porcelain Egg 1977
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative porcelain egg by royal copenhagen circa 1977, excellent condition on a brass stand.
Porcelain
$19,258
Wall-hung relief sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen, Jeanne Grut
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall-hung relief sculpture ‘Blue Fish’ in blue-glazed faience manufactured by Royal Copenhagen.
Porcelain
French Gilt Porcelain Pair Decorative Centerpiece Figures
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...
Porcelain, Paint
Fortini Cast Bronze Figural Relief Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast hollow bronze figural sculpture carved in relief (ca. early 20th Century Italy). No chips or losses; light patina throughout. Masterful work and appealing subject matter. Can be...
Bronze
Abstract Ceramic Wall Relief Sculpture, Grey-Green Glaze, 1977
Located in London, GB
Expressive abstract relief sculpted in rough clay and glazed with copper oxides in matt grey-green. It is a dynamic wall decoration, signed H77.
Ceramic
Porcelain Figure "Bear", Denmark By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Bear", Royal Copenhagen, sculptor: Knud Kyhn, Denmark, Copenhagen, second half of 20th Century Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand pai...
Porcelain
$295
H 2.17 in W 4.14 in D 2.17 in
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Pottery Puppy Dog circa 1965
By Royal Copenhagen, Erik Nielsen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful little, hand decorated, pointer puppy or dog by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, signed and marked, made circa 1965. It is a delightful little piece of vintage Mid-Centur...
Porcelain
1970s Decorative Egg-shaped Finial with Glass Beads and Brass Base
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant egg-shaped decorative finial, crafted from delicate translucent glass beads arranged in a geometric pattern. It sits atop a gilded brass cylindrical base, adding contrast and refinement. This striking decorative piece is ideal as an ornamental element, furniture finial...
Bronze
Louise Nevelson "Untitled" Ebonized Wall Relief Sculpture
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
This "Untitled" ebonized wall relief sculpture by Louise Nevelson stands as a quintessential example of the artist's groundbreaking approach to assemblage. Created circa 1960, Nevels...
Wood
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...
Porcelain, Paint
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.88 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
1800s Carved Drapery Trompe l'oeil Panel Wall Relief Sculpture Memento Mori
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Late 19th century decorative wood panel, hand carved curtain relief.
Oak
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...
Porcelain, Paint
$650 / set
H 6.25 in Dm 5 in
Set of 3 Brutalist Modern Copper and Brass Patchwork Decorative Egg Sculptures
Located in Troy, MI
Grouping of three stylized copper egg sculptures circa 1990s Patchwork copper clad eggs of graduated sizes fastened with brass rivets Unmarked 3 - 5 inch diameter 4 - 6.25 inch hei...
Brass, Copper
$995
H 61.5 in W 18 in D 2.5 in
Large Vintage Molded Semi-Nude Neoclassical Styled Female Relief Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This mid-century era molded fiberglass wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1960 in a Neoclassical Revival style. The relief depicts ...
Fiberglass