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Three Blue Waves - Royal Porcelain Through 250 Years
Kronprinsessegade 30-32, 1306 København
Join us on a journey through 250 years of porcelain adventure when David's Collection invites you to talk with Lone Rahbek Christensen — the author behind the upcoming book Three Blue Waves. Royal porcelain through 250 years, to be published at Aarhus University Publishing House in 2026.
The lecture is based on the fascinating story of the Royal Porcelain Factory — founded in 1775 and today known as Royal Copenhagen — and draws threads for both the earthenware factory Aluminia and Bing & Grøndahl. It is the story of porcelain for sultans, tsars, discerning collectors and ordinary Danish homes — and how a Danish factory has maintained its artistic and technical level worldwide.
Practical information
Doors close at 5pm, so please arrive well in advance.
About Davids Samling
Davids Samling is an art museum located in the heart of Copenhagen. The museum houses one of the grandest collections of art from the Islamic world in the West, as well as an outstanding selection of older European art and an exquisite representation of recent Danish painting, sculpture and ceramics. The museum offers a unique museum experience where visitors can immerse themselves in the works of art and the many stories they tell.
David's Collection is noted for its extensive collection of arts and crafts from the Islamic world, spanning from Spain in the west to India in the east and covering the period from the 7th to the 19th centuries. The collection is the largest of its kind in Scandinavia and among the ten most significant in the Western world. The museum also presents older European art from the 17th to 19th centuries, including furniture, ceramics and paintings from well-known artists.
In addition to the large and impressive collections, the museum also houses special exhibitions. David's Collection offers guided tours every Wednesday and on weekends where visitors can learn more about the art and its history. Visitors can plan their visit by finding opening hours, location and other practical information on the museum's website, and can have great