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
$20,013
Wall-hung relief sculpture
By Jeanne Grut, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall-hung relief sculpture ‘Blue Fish’ in blue-glazed faience manufactured by Royal Copenhagen.
Porcelain
Dahl Jensen Danish Porcelain Sculpture
By Jens Jacob Bregnö
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s Danish porcelain sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregno for Dahl Jensen.
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
1970s Vintage Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture, Brutalist Relief Panel
Located in La Mesa, CA
Handcrafted in the 1970s and sourced from a Southern California estate, this sculptural wood wall panel showcases a bold geometric relief design, meticulously assembled from richly g...
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
$1,012
H 3.55 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
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
$276Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Small Vintage Decorative Egg Chinese Cinnabar, Ornament, Mid-Century, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative egg. A Chinese, cinnabar ornament on ebonised display stand, dating to the Mid-20th century, circa 1970. C...
Other
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
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
$297Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
Set of 3 Large Eggs Solid Marble Natural Stone Decorative
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice set of 3 large eggs, made of solid marble or natural stone, circa second half of the 20th century, banana for scale. These exceptionally large eggs are smoothly polished and ve...
Marble
$179 / item
H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Hand-Polished Malachite Egg Sculpture, Congo Origin, Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
This hand-polished Malachite egg is a statement object that reveals the natural artistry of one of the most recognizable copper carbonate minerals. The rich green surface displays sw...
Malachite