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Royal Copenhagen White Plain Coffee Cup & Saucer

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Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen

Location: Denmark

Design Year: 2003

Color: White

Size: Cup 3"d x 2.5"h with .88" handle, Saucer 5.19"d

Material: Handmade, hand glazed porcelain

The Product
Although the fluted design has been a Royal Copenhagen classic for over 200 years, it wasn’t until 2003 that designers decided to let the design stand on its own, unadorned. While most Royal Copenhagen fluted service show off blue flowers, vines, and other traditional Danish motifs, the White Plain service is like a blank slate, letting the shape speak for itself. Here we are free to appreciate the work that goes into making each hand assembled, hand glazed porcelain piece. White Plain pieces are the perfectly juxtaposed with any of Royal Copenhagen’s other fluted services so you can experience the best of both worlds. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

The Manufacturer
Royal Copenhagen began porcelain production in 1775, four years before the royal family assumed control. The company produced porcelain typical of the region until 1882, when ownership left royal hands and Arnold Krog was hired as art director. It was under the direction of Krog that the Royal Copenhagen name truly made its mark.

In addition to revolutionizing the underglazing techniques that allowed the company to increase quality and production, Krog also brought a regionalism to their designs by introducing motifs inspired by the Danish landscape. Krog also encouraged designers to look outside of Denmark for inspiration, resulting in a Japanese influence seen in some of their wares.

Today, many of the Royal Copenhagen production techniques are still low-tech, relying on trained craftsmen to form, assemble and paint their porcelain pieces. Royal Copenhagen continues to produce traditional designs that appeal to contemporary audiences, as well as employ young designers to add to their eclectic catalog.

Part Number	RYwp-cs
Model Number	2210
Regular Price Each	$50.00
Availability	Ships in 5 weeks