Colour change for historic lace pattern

Nearly 120 years after Blue Fluted Half Lace was created, Royal Copenhagen is launching a black version. Set against white porcelain, the black pattern gives the lace border new life and brings the service up to date with 2007 style.

The Blue Fluted pattern is the very foundation stone in Royal Copenhagen’s history. It was the first service to go into production in 1775 and was revitalised and celebrated once more in the late 1880s, when the legendary artist Arnold Krog created Blue Fluted Half Lace.

The Blue Fluted Half Lace pattern is famous for its abiding popularity, its timelessness and the painstaking craftsmanship - 1,197 brushstrokes on a single plate.Initially the service is being launched with the five most essential items: coffee cup, teacup, dinner plate, lunch plate and deep plate.

Available from late October, prices range from £78.00 for a coffee-cup and saucer. For more information visit www.royalcopenhagen.com.