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Royal Copenhagen Tableware

Danish

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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Frederiksberg Coat Of Arms, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, Gilded Toothpick Holder
Frederiksberg Coat Of Arms, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, Gilded Toothpick Holder

Frederiksberg Coat Of Arms, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, Gilded Toothpick Holder

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

The Danish municipality of Frederiksberg coat of arms, adorns this elegant toothpick holder by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark White porcelain with gilded decoration Circa 1967 Stamped on ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Delft, NL

Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...

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20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Porcelain

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 119-piece dinner service features one...

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20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Porcelain

Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Ceramic

Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s

Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s

By Royal Copenhagen, Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Holmegaard Bowl THULE by Per Lutken 1960s. Danish design. Stunning Scandinavian modern Vintage Center piece - Heavy Holmegaard Aqua blue Art Glass Bowl - design year 1960....

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Art Glass

Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969

Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969

By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of 5 cups and 5 saucers features the main motif of a tulip framed by a braided pattern in blue colors. The braided rims of both cups and saucers are done in relief, addi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Ceramic, Faience

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Salad Bowl, Made In Denmark In 1965
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Salad Bowl, Made In Denmark In 1965

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Salad Bowl, Made In Denmark In 1965

By Royal Copenhagen, Arnold Krog

Located in Doraville, GA

A blue fluted plain salad bowl from Royal Copenhagen. The design was based on an antique chinese pattern and was created in 1775 by Royal Copenh...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Porcelain

Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Fruit Skewer Claus Jensen NIB
Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Fruit Skewer Claus Jensen NIB

Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Fruit Skewer Claus Jensen NIB

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in San Diego, CA

1980's fruit skewer new in a box never used in gold and silver plated finish. rare piece deigned by royal Copenhagen Denmark.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Metal

Johanne Gerber, Baca, Royal Copenhagen
Johanne Gerber, Baca, Royal Copenhagen

Johanne Gerber, Baca, Royal Copenhagen

By Johanne Gerber, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This item has been designed by Johanne Gerber and produced by the Danish firm Royal Copenhagen. The fajence method, consisting of adding tin-oxide to glace the ...

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20th Century Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

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Faience

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Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 141-piece dinner service features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced — the coveted Flora Danica pattern. The service for 12 boasts rich, hand painted botanical motifs taken directly from the plate illustrations of the Danish atlas of the botany of the same name. What sets apart this particular service, however, is the inclusion of 12 rare fruit plates featuring some of Denmark's native fruit species, including pears and green grapes. Each is a unique work of art executed with meticulous skill and artistry. A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication Flora Danica (Flowers of Denmark), an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand-colored copper plate prints depicting every wild plant known to exist in Denmark, including mosses, fungi, ferns and flowers. The creation of the Flora Danica service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted porcelain artists of the late 18th century. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was complete, and the service was then placed in the collection of the Danish Royal Family. Flora Danica was first used on January 29, 1803, for the banquet celebrating the birthday of King Christian VII. Since that time, this exquisite pattern has remained the centerpiece of ceremonial occasions, weddings and visits by foreign dignitaries. Reputed to be one of the most original and inspired products of the European art industry, Flora Danica is one of the last luxury services still in production. All pieces display Royal Copenhagen marks This 141-piece service comprises: 12 10-inch dinner plates 12 8 3/4-inch lunch plates 12 7 3/4-inch round plates 12 5 1/2-inch round plates 12 reticulated fruit plates 12 5 1/2-inch deep plates 12 bouillon cups with underplates 12 9 3/4-inch soup plates 24 chocolate cups with underplates 2 salt cellars a 9 3/4-inch handled serving dish an 8 3/4-inch handled serving dish a salad bowl a lidded tureen a 15 3/4-inch oval platter an 8 3/4-inch reticulated oval platter 2 7 1/4-inch fruit baskets a 14 1/2-inch serving bowl an 8 1/4-inch pickle dish 2 6 1/4-inch pickle dishes a gravy boat a wine cooler a teapot a small sugar bowl a large sugar bowl a triangular cake dish an ice dome...

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This exquisite Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service consists of seventeen pieces, all of which are marked and titled to the underside with factory marks and various letters and ...

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Part Service of Flora Danica Porcelain

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Located in Montreal, QC

A part service of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica porcelain. Each piece hand-painted with wildflowers within a moulded gilt and pink border. Comprising: A large oval meat or poultry pl...

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Royal Copenhagen tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Royal Copenhagen tableware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Copenhagen tableware, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tableware by Royal Copenhagen were created in the modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tableware by Kay Bojesen, Henning Koppel, and Tias Eckhoff. Prices for Royal Copenhagen tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $5,401, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $435.
Questions About Royal Copenhagen Tableware
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Royal Copenhagen pattern, first examine the backstamp on your piece. The official Royal Copenhagen website has a reference guide that you can use to determine the year of your piece's production based on this stamp. From there, you can search the pattern resource on the official website for that year and find out the name of your Royal Copenhagen pattern. Find a collection of Royal Copenhagen china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.