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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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Creator: Royal Copenhagen
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

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Triangular Dish, Made In Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
A blue/white fluted pickle dish from Royal Copenhagen. The design was based on an antique chinese pattern and was created in 1775 by Royal Cope...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen For Royal Copenhagen 'Please-Pass-Me' Egg Cup
By Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Georg Jensen For Royal Copenhagen 'Please-Pass-Me' Egg Cup designed by Allan Scharff.
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1990s American Modern Royal Copenhagen Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Danish Christmas Plates, Set of 14
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Christmas platters, set of 14 14 hand painted porcelain plates from Royal Copenhagen in Denmark. The first Christmas plate from Roya...
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1990s Danish Royal Copenhagen Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Faience

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

Materials

Ceramic

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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 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 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.

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