Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory was founded in 1775 by chemist Franz Heinrich Muller under the patronage of Queen Juliana Maria. After several years of testing and experimentation the former pharmacist manages to start the mass production of Danish porcelain. The three blue wavy lines that are located below each other, symbolize the three major water ways in Denmark. This sign was proposed by the Queen and became the trade mark of the company.
First for a few years the factory was surrounded by difficulties and problems of poor materials, lack of experience, accidents (explosions) in the factory. Ultimately, many problems have been overcome, and in 1779 the absolute monarch of Christian VII assumed full financial responsibility, thus ensuring the cloudless future of the porcelain factory.
The creation of service “Flora Danica“, which represents 2,600 plants found in the Danish kingdom began by the order of the Prince in 1790. Drawn plants are copies of engravings published in one of the most remarkable works on the botany during the Enlightenment era- Flora Danica. This service is available at the porcelain factory up to this day, and the theme of flowers and plants is displayed on other products as well.
Vases, decorated with floral paintings, look great. The floral motifs are very diverse – ranging from simple ones to the dandelions blooming luxuriantly lilies and irises. Artists draw ideas for painting from old engravings, and of course watching the wildlife. In the motifs, you will be able to see the rivalry of art and reality. What’s more beautiful, fresh flower or a picture on the vase? This fragrant flower, created by nature itself is no doubt a work of art.
Flowers “bloom” on the curved walls of glass vases covered with glaze. This bouquet is not destined to ever wilt. Vases from the Copenhagen Royal Porcelain are true works of art. Their production requires high skill, creativity and talent. Each petal, white clouds floating on blue sky, the ship on the waves – all come alive under the brush of the artist.
Danish landscape has long been depicted on the Copenhagen Royal vases. If the artist painted vases like oil painting, he can borrow the basic motif and portray it in a vase. Many of the artists are skilled photographers. Traveling to Denmark, they make shots, some of which are drawn on the vases.
“Royal Copenhagen” is a supplier of Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark. The Danish royal porcelain is known worldwide. It is very expensive, but it’s worth it. The connoisseurs of luxury porcelain have very high opinion about the products of the Danish company Royal Copenhagen. Products of this brand will be a truly royal gift, and certainly adorn any interior.
