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
Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Marselis Vases, Denmark 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic vases in the shape of a drop, Aluminia Marselis series, with matte blue and burgundy enamel designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal ...
Ceramic
Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Bordeaux Vase, Denmark 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic vase in the shape of a drop, Aluminia Marselis serie with matte bordeaux enamel designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark ...
Ceramic
Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Blue Vase, Denmark 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic vase in the shape of a drop, Aluminia Marselis serie with matte blue enamel designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark circ...
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler Scandinavian Midcentury Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1950s
By Kähler, Nils Kähler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design stoneware vase designed by Nils Kähler and manufactured by Kähler with manufacturer’s and designer’s mark engraved under the base, Denmark 1950...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Ceramic Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and produced by Royal Copenhagen from 1960s Signature of the producer under the base.
Ceramic
Round vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, 1930s, Denmark
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Værløse, DK
Ceramic vase designed ny Nils Thorsson in the 1930s as part of the Solbjerg series for Alumina Denmark. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * A ball-shaped ceramic vase with dots * ...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Glazed Stoneware Rörstand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in glazed stoneware by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Swedish firm Rörstrand, the 1950s, Sweden. Makers mark to underside. Wear consistent with age and use. Any imperfections to gla...
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Knabstrup, 1970s, Denmark
By Knabstrup
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant brown earth-tone ceramic vase made by Knabstrup Keramik in the 1960s. * Ceramic vase in warm brown earth-tones * Manufacturer: Knabstrup Keramik * Period: 1960s * Condition:...
Ceramic
Maroon 'Marselis' Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Malmö, SE
'Marselis' vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia (later Royal Copenhagen) in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown gl...
Ceramic, Faience
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Gerd Bogelund, Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze. Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Ceramic
