Items Similar to Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Craquelure Porcelain Vase, Denmark 1955
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Craquelure Porcelain Vase, Denmark 1955
$800
£605.93
€695.88
CA$1,121.06
A$1,218.82
CHF 646.22
MX$14,610.56
NOK 8,213.12
SEK 7,524.34
DKK 5,200.86
About the Item
Vintage Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase features streamlined elongated form with fluted rim and terra cotta and grey crackle or craquelure glaze with gold band decor on the inner rim and along the bottom of the vase. The elegant, minimalist shape of the vase and reserved color palette allow the striking, graphic glaze to dominate the composition of the piece.
The series of decor objects with craquelure glaze was created by Thorkild Olsen in early 20th century, and it appears to be in production until the end of 1950s. The design is well documented both in printed and in online sources. The vase is stamped on the base with Royal Copenhagen marks, as well as handwritten form and decor numbers and decorator intitials. The marks allow us to date the piece to 1955.
Classic, timeless Art Deco design with strong Modernist and Chinoiserie influences will make the vase a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a perfect addition to a wide range of interior styles, from Traditional to Chinoiserie, Transitional, Mid Century Modern, Collected, Japandi, Scandinavial Modern, Hollywood Regency, Glam, or Contemporary. The unusual glaze with textured appearance and gold accents allows the vase to display beautifully with either glass or metal, and add visual interest to decor vignettes composed of ceramics; please see how the vase displays with orange A.V.E.M. Murano glass vase (listed separately) in last pictures.
Thorkild Osvald Olsen (1890-1973) was a Danish painter and ceramicist known for his work with both earthenware and porcelain. Throughout his career, Olsen worked at various capacities for the Royal Porcelain Factory, where he became an important collaborator for Nils Thorsson. He was particularly skilled in over- and underglaze painting and played a crucial role in the development of glazes. In the 1920s, he created a series of works in crackle porcelain, featuring naturalistic decoration in iron red and gold with botanical motifs. Later on, he became preoccupied with stylizing his decoration, which eventually became pure abstraction based on the observation of nature, an important influence on his work. In the 1950s, he worked with soft-paste porcelain, recreating the old Chinese pourpre de chine glaze, and decorations in bleu royal glaze, using abstract ornamentation.
Over his career, Olsen was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the K.A. Larssens Legat in 1925 and 1937, support from Den Reiersenske Fond in 1925, a silver medal at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925, Laur. Andersen in 1935, Diplôme d'honneur at the World Exhibition in Brussels in 1935 and in Paris in 1937, and H.H. Bruun and Højesteretssagfører C.L. David's Grant for Family and Friends in 1958. Olsen's work can be found in several prominent museums worldwide, including the Royal Copenhagen Museum, Design Museum Denmark, Museum of Modern Art in New York, Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza.
- Creator:Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer),Thorkild Olsen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Clifton Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4421147296272
Royal Copenhagen
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.
Find authentic Royal Copenhagen dinner plates, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years’ experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2019
287 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Clifton Springs, NY
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllBaldelli for Raymor Majolica Cylinder Vase, Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Baldelli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica vase features cylindical body, decorated with an abstract floral motif in mocha and espresso brown colors on soft grey-beige background. The interior surfaces are d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Jasba Vase, West German Pottery 1950s-1960s
By Jasba
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features an abstract motif in Burgundy red glaze, sponged on in free-flowing patterns and outlined with gold, on light green background. The decor ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby Sweden Sagina Vase, 1959
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist ceramic vase with handle was designed by Mari Simmulson for Upsale-Ekeby as a part of Sagina series in 1959. It has minimal, gently swelling form that is emphasized by abs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Frank Mann Modernist Vase, Early American Studio Pottery 1950s-1960s
By Frank Mann
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features abstract graphic design in alternating brown and black shapes on mottled off-white background. The bold, but organic decor complements the h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ditmar Urbach Drip Glaze Brussels Style Vase, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Graphic ceramic vase with glazed finish was produced by Ditmar Urbach in 1960s. It is decorated with a combination of light beige and clear glossy drip glazes on semi-matte deep bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of a large bowl and cylindrical vase was made by Carstens Tönnieshof with complex, textured lava white and buttery yellow glazes on light grey glaze background with gold accents...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
You May Also Like
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...
Category
Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1955.
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1955.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Vase by Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well formed Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Vase by Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen originates from Denmark, Circa 1960. Features a well proportioned ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Red Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
