Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 107 Pieces

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory

Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 107-piece dinner service features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced—the coveted Flora Danica. The complete service for 12 features hand-painted botanical motifs taken directly from the plate illustrations of the Danish atlas of botany of the same name. Remarkably, this set includes examples of one of the rarest and most distinctive interpretations of the celebrated pattern, the coveted “Game” series.

Expanding beyond the traditional botanical motifs, this remarkable variation replaces florals with finely hand-painted wildlife, including mammals and fish. Each composition is rendered with extraordinary naturalism, reflecting the highest level of Royal Copenhagen’s artistic craftsmanship. Each piece is meticulously painted, capturing the character and movement of the animals with remarkable sensitivity. To find a complete service of this quality and scale in such rare motifs is nothing short of exceptional.

This extensive set also includes a range of rare and desirable forms, notably custard cups with lids, painted coffee cups with matching saucers, and an unusually large selection of game and fish entrée plates. The breadth of decoration and form underscores the ambition and refinement of this extraordinary service.

The creation of the Flora Danica service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted porcelain artists of the late 18th century. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was complete, and the service was then placed in the collection of the Danish Royal Family. Flora Danica was first used on January 29, 1803, for the banquet celebrating the birthday of King Christian VII. Since that time, this exquisite pattern has remained the centerpiece of ceremonial occasions, weddings and visits by foreign dignitaries. Reputed to be one of the most original and inspired products of the European art industry, Flora Danica is one of the last luxury services still in production.

Marked “Royal Copenhagen, Denmark” and stamped with blue waves

This 107-piece service comprises:
12 Entrée Plates with Flora
12 Entrée Plates with Fish
12 Entrée Plates with Game
12 Salad Plates
12 Custard Cups with Lids
12 Coffee Cups
12 Coffee Saucers
12 Soup Plates
2 Handled Dishes
1 Large Pickle Dish
1 Medium Pickle Dish
1 Large Round Tray
1 Medium Round Tray
1 Oval Tray with Underplate
1 Oval Bread Basket
1 Raised Triangle Plate
1 Bonbonniere
1 Tureen with Lid