Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1950s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Other Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Clay
Late 20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain, Paint
1960s Danish Japonisme Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s Danish Victorian Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
1970s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold, Enamel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
20th Century English Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
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Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Dutch Colonial Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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1970s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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1980s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1920s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1990s Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Aesthetic Movement Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Royal Copenhagen Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
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Creators Similar to Royal Copenhagen
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.