Established in 1775, Royal Copenhagen grew to become one of the major producers of Danish porcelain. 1895 marked the beginning of an important new chapter in the firm’s history. Expanding beyond the traditional collection of porcelain figurines and dinner services, a modern experimental stoneware studio was born. Royal Copenhagen’s Art Nouveau porcelain distinguished itself from many other ceramic trends of the day by showcasing the artistic skills of their painters and emphasizing that mode of surface decoration rather than the glazes.