If there is one brand that epitomises everything I love about the Nordic way of life, the beauty of the region and the creative craftsmanship of the people, it would have to be Royal Copenhagen.
Founded 240 years ago by Queen Juliane Marie, collections of this timeless white porcelain, faultlessly hand painted in its distinctive cobalt blue pigment, can be found in virtually every Danish home.
Passed from generation to generation, and often given as gifts to celebrate meaningful moments in a person’s life, every cup, plate or serving dish carries with it a heartfelt significance.
For me, a trip to Copenhagen would not be complete without a visit to their breath-taking flagship store. My own personal collection is coming along nicely but after reading about their latest dinnerware series ‘Blomst’, I may need extra hand luggage allowance this summer.
Created by Dutch artist Wouter Dolk, blomst simply means ‘flower’ in Danish, and brings together Royal Copenhagen designs of the past and key trends of the present.
Embracing the current ‘Japandi’ interiors style (a mix of traditional Japanese minimalism with warm Scandinavian decor), the simple off-centred, angular compositions are a reinterpretation of the brand’s legendary Blue Flower decoration. First created in 1779, this particular design was Royal Copenhagen’s second pattern, and featured a spray of flowers, freshly picked from the gardens of Denmark.
Through this timely collaboration, Dolk and Royal Copenhagen’s skilled artists have envisaged and flawlessly recreated a Blomst garden rich in history and legend. They’ve also included some of my own personal favourites too such as the anemone, hosta, dahlia and iris.
Flowers are forever associated with Royal Copenhagen, and the brand will always accompany many of my happiest memories.
All images courtesy of Royal Copenhagen.
It’s so pretty!
Isn’t it, I think its rather special!
Oh it’s so pretty, I love it x
Thanks Becky x
I love this brand. It has such a history and the designs are lovely. The new dinner ware looks really lovely.
Can’t wait to get my hands on a piece!
It feels so retro yet modern at the same time. I’ll be telling my family and friends on my birthday “four plates, two cups, and the saucers too”. Hehe.
Isn’t it, I’ll certainly be putting this at the top of my present list!
So beautiful!? I have a soft spot for all things dinnerware and these are definitely on top of the list!
I couldn’t take my eyes off it at first its certainly the nicest I’ve seen.
I need this set in my life ! I love the sinole pattern and it be great for mixing and matching
Just one stand out piece would certainly complement any table setting.
Love how delicate and pretty this is. 🙂
Me too, I think it could complement lots of different styles too.
JAPANDI – sounds like a dream combo to me!
I’m even working it into my garden style too now!
In Greece it is very customary to invest in a good quality dinner service as a wedding gift and couples still put it on their gift registry. I did too and have a beautiful set. It stays firmly in the cabinets to be taken out on special occasions. This one is very special indeed.
I so wished we still encouraged this in the UK they are such an important investment.
You can’t go wrong with blue and white tableware and what a set it is! I still have the set from our wedding registry which will be 15 years this year.
Its a beauty isn’t it, I may need to invest in a key piece when I visit Copenhagen this summer.
As a big fan of blue and white tableware I have to say that this is right up my street. And if they’ve being around for so long that can only mean one thing… they are bloody good ? Now I just have to move to Denmark ??
You and me both Ann Marie! So glad you enjoyed the post x
Thank you so much for all the compliments on the new blomst tableware by Royal Copenhagen! This summer there will be additional pieces in the shops, newly designed flowers painted by highly skilled painters!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read! Sounds like another beautiful addition. I’m very much looking forward to seeing them.