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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Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Ceramic scandinavian vase serie “Marselis” designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and this...
Ceramic
Vintage Stoneware Pottery Monkey Figurine by Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful stoneware pottery model of a Monkey designed by Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen. Knud Khyn (1880-1969) was a Danish sculptor and painter. He was an important, long-term...
Stoneware
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic “Marselis” ashtray bowl series designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s. Please note that the litem is original of the period and t...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Heron Sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Royal Copenhagen blue heron glazed ceramic sculpture. Signed and dated 1938. Crackle glaze, heavy and quite large. Note one imperfection-a chip-see photo.
$281Sale 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
$625 / set
H 5 in W 1.625 in D 1.625 in
Fajance Vase and Lidded Box Set by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance three-piece vase and lidded box set from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The grey, white and navy blue glazed stoneware containers...
Stoneware
Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze over a layered terra cotta curved and footed form ...
Terracotta
$3,650 / set
H 5.88 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
7 Royal Copenhagen Figurines by Carl Martin-Hansen Amager Children
By Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this fine group: Amager Boy in typical costume designed by Carl Martin-Hansen circa 1906 - 1925. From the Danish National Costume series by Carl Martin-Hansen. Figurine ...
Porcelain
$175
H 7.41 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
1960s Danish Nils Thorsson Baca Fajance Earthenware Vase for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Royal Copenhagen Baca vase designed by Nils Thorsson. The vase is characterized by its square form and intricate geometric and abstract motifs, typical of Thorsson's style....
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
$1,900
H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy
Ceramic
$468 / 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
Stoneware Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen – Circa 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen – Circa 1960s A unique and decorative stoneware vase designed by Nils Thorsson (1898–1975) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The va...
Stoneware
$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
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
$526
H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 was a ...
Ceramic
Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl
By Pol Chambost
Located in New York, NY
An original 1960s pale pink and black striped glossy glazed bowl by famed French ceramicist, Pol Chambost. Signed. The inner bowl is a mottled pale pink. The top shape is either a he...
Ceramic
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Bowl, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wonderful bowl In the manner of Nils Thorsson, bowl by Alumina Copenhagen in typical MARSELIS blue & brown. Manufactured in the 1950s. The bowl has a wonderful and typical MARSELIS b...
Pottery
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Vase by Ivan Weiss, Denmark, 1975
By Royal Copenhagen, Ivan Weiss
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Ivan Weiss stoneware vase with abstract decorations in gold, blue and brown matte glaze. Made at Royal Copenhagen, Denmark in 1975. Painted "22558", three waves. Stamped Royal C...
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1940s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Milan, IT
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed ceramic vase, 1940s. The surfaces of this beautiful spherical vase are covered in a multi-colored glaze with serene and earthy colors, rec...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Set for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic set serie “Marselis” designed by danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s Marked and numbered under the bases. Measur...
Ceramic
Lot of Three Royal Copenhagen Danish Pottery Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of three Royal Copenhagen Danish pottery pieces, vase with two side dishes, midcentury with modern decoration, yellow, black and burnt orange color...
Pottery
Vase in Stoneware Royal Copenhagen by Carl Halier, 1937
By Royal Copenhagen, Carl Halier
Located in Lejre, DK
Great ox blood colored vase in glazed stoneware. Manufactured by Royal Copenhagen and designed By Carl Halier in 1937.
Stoneware
Large Jorgen Morgensen Stoneware Grouping
By Royal Copenhagen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Miami, FL
...BOTH SOLD..From Denmark and the artist Jorgen Morgensen (b. 1927), a fantastic mid-century stoneware Vase, designed for Royal Copenhagen, depicting in relief stylised fish with r...
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Vase for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with a vertical fish motif in relief. Layered glaze effect.
Stoneware
Modern Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Group
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
This grouping of three faience pieces from the Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia line Tenera designed by Nils Thorssen in the 1960s has a wonderful aura. These...