Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
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
Fajance Ceramic Lidded Jar / Humidor by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Fajance ceramic lidded jar / humidor from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The Brown, tan and blue glazed stoneware jar with geometric abstract desig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Jørgen Mogensen, Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware vase made by Danish artist Jørgen Mogensen at Royal Copenhagen in the 1960s. Chamotte clay with relief decor and thick blue glazing. Signed "JM" underneath and the t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vase in stoneware by Axel Salto
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen stoneware vase decorated with foliage and brownish glaze. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Art Nouveau Vase "Garden of Eden" Bode Willumsen, Royal Copenhagen, 1946
By Royal Copenhagen, Bode Willumsen
Located in Odense, DK
Unique faience vase handmade by Danish artist Bode Willumsen in 1946 at workshop of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The vase is modelled with an amazing pierced motif of Adam and Eve in t...
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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Nils Thorsson Pottery Vase for Royal Copenhagen, BACA Fajance Series
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nils Thorsson pottery vase for Royal Copenhagen, Baca Fajance series.
Nils body of work is so large that it is hard to capture a picture of it as a whole, as of course it changed ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Modern Bottle Vase by Inge-Lise Koefoed
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vase was done by the well known Royal Copenhagen factory of Denmark in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This bottle shaped vase was designed by Inge-Li...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$946 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Danish Pottery Vase
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Royal Copenhagen ceramic or porcelain vase... hand crafted with a gorgeous sunburn pattern.
A compliment to any desk, work station, shelf or side table - with our without...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top cr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish ceramic “Marselis” vase bowl serie designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Please note that the item is original of the period and this shows normal signs of ...
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1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase in chamotte by Axel Salto
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vase in partially glazed chamotte. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$5,558 / item
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Compote Bowl with Vase
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chicago, IL
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, Terracotta Craquelure Gilded Compote Bowl with Vase
Sold as a set,
Bowl Dimensions:
Diameter 9.75"
Height: 4.88"
Vase Dimensions:
Diameter 7.6...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful piece of signed and numbered Danish top craf...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
1920s-1930s Art Deco Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Oxblood Glazed Art Deco Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen.
The very rare large 1920´s - 1930´s oxblood glazed vase is in excellent condition and feature relief decorations d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vases and Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vases and bowl, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top craftsmanship
D...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca bowl, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top craftsmanship
Nils Thorss...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century Jørgen Mogensen - Royal Copenhagen vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Mid-Century Jørgen Mogensen - Royal Copenhagen vase is a testament to embracing timeless elegance and Scandinavian design excellence. Crafted by the celebrated Dani...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 2 Thimble Made In Mussel Painted By Royal Copenhagen From 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
This Royal porcelain mussel-painted thimble from around the 1950s is a delicate and exquisite piece of craftsmanship. The thimble is a fine example of the traditional mussel-painted ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Cream Coloured Vase, 1940s
By Gerd Bogelund, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic cream coloured vase
1940s.
Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Vase in Oxblood Glaze, 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Milan, IT
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, ceramic vase in oxblood glaze portraying two Evangelical figures, 1930s.
This piece is a great example of Classical Scandinavian and Mid-Century D...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Copenhagen vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Royal Copenhagen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Holmegaard, Per Lütken, and Vicke Lindstrand. Prices for Royal Copenhagen vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $104 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $650.
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Questions About Royal Copenhagen Vases and Vessels
- 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 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, 2024To 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, 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.
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