Bing & Grondahl (Denmark) ceramics

Bing & Grondahl was a Danish porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1853 by the merchants Fredrick Isidor Bing and Ernst Heerfordt Grondahl. They initially started as an import business dealing with English ceramics, but soon decided to set up their own production in Copenhagen.

The company was known for producing high-quality porcelain figurines, plates, and other decorative items. They were particularly known for their figurines, which featured a wide range of different designs, including depictions of animals, children, and people from different cultures. In 1882, The Royal Danish Porcelain Factory was incorporated into Bing & Grondahl, which made it the leading porcelain manufacturer in Denmark and Bing & Grondahl was granted the title of "purveyor to the Royal Danish Court."

During the 20th century, Bing & Grondahl continued to produce high-quality porcelain, and became one of the most respected porcelain manufacturers in the world. They released many series such more... as : Christmas Plates (since 1895), the Jubilee Plates (since 1908), the porcelain plates with sea motifs and so on.

In 1987 Royal Copenhagen, another Danish porcelain manufacturer, merged with Bing & Grondahl and now operates as Royal Copenhagen A/S. Bing & Grondahl and now operates as Royal Copenhagen A/S. Bing & Grondahl porcelain is still highly sought after by collectors, and the company's pieces are considered to be some of the finest examples of Danish porcelain. less...