The Københavner is one of the most enduring shapes in Danish design, and at 30cm this low, broad pot is the most generous member of the family. It traces back to pottery made for the Royal Palace of Fredensborg in 1860, and that lineage still shows in the quietly distinguished profile: the gentle taper, the arched detailing, the reassuring weight of something made with intention.
The low, wide form is made for a whimsical planting — some strawberry plants, a tumble of herbs or some geraniums. P
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The Københavner is one of the most enduring shapes in Danish design, and at 30cm this low, broad pot is the most generous member of the family. It traces back to pottery made for the Royal Palace of Fredensborg in 1860, and that lineage still shows in the quietly distinguished profile: the gentle taper, the arched detailing, the reassuring weight of something made with intention.
The low, wide form is made for a whimsical planting — some strawberry plants, a tumble of herbs or some geraniums. Pot and saucer come together, so moisture is caught. It means you can put the pot and saucer pretty much anywhere you like. Even on top of your coffee table books. We love them to hold some seasonal colours on our kitchen island or in the middle of our kitchen table!
Each piece is shaped by hand in small family workshops that have kept the same traditions going for generations. The material is raw terracotta — unglazed, porous, and alive. It breathes, so roots sit in near-perfect conditions: excess moisture escapes through the walls rather than pooling at the base. As the seasons pass, the surface develops a soft, natural patina that only improves with age. Available in Rosa — a warm blush terracotta — and Grey, which is softer and more Nordic in tone. Either suits a doorway, a courtyard, or a sunny corner that deserves something lasting.
Read the Bergs Potter story here.