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Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Bird Motif Designs

Marianne Johnson, Royal Copenhagen Tenera Series Bowl

Bird designs and motifs were a prominent in the mid 20th century ceramics……and some of the best bird motif designs came from Royal Copenhagen//Aluminia, Denmark during the Nils Thorsson directed Baca and Tenera period of designs in the 1960s

Many of these designs featured blue colour schemes, and the designs seem to have been hugely popular going by the amount produced. Here are just some that I have come across featuring the colour blue and a bird motif.

Nils Thorsson, Bird Design Bowl, Royal Copenhagen Tenera Series
Nils Thorsson, Bird Design Bowl, Royal Copenhagen Tenera Series
Royal Copenhagen Salt Box - Beth Breyen Design
Royal Copenhagen Salt Box – Beth Breyen Design – This design by Beth has become on of the most recognisable of this period at Royal Copenhagen, and was featured on many forms.
Royal Copenhagen, Beth Breyen Wall Plaque with Birds
Royal Copenhagen Teracotta Wall Plaque- Beth Breyen Design – A standout piece.
Beth Breyen Design Trivet - Royal Copenhagen
Beth Breyen Design Trivet – Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia
Marianne Johnson, Royal Copenhagen Tenera Series Bowl
Marianne Johnson, Royal Copenhagen Tenera Series Bowl with bird motif.
Berte Jessen - Royal Copenhagen - Cabaret Tray
Berte Jessen – Royal Copenhagen – Cabaret Tray (Detail)
Bird Figurine, Royal Copenhagen, Inge-Lisse Koefoed
Bird Figurine, Royal Copenhagen, Inge-Lisse Koefoed – Tenera Series
Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Bird Design Bowl
Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Bird Design Bowl – Designer Not Yet Known