The porcelain factory Danmark had its origins in Aarhus by the wholesaler Holst & Knudsen, who supplied the Danish hardware stores with glass and porcelain. Originally, the porcelain was imported from abroad. Over time, however, a desire arose to have more control over the painting of the porcelain. Therefore, they started importing the porcelain unpainted and then leaving domestic porcelain painters in charge of the decoration. This took place, among other things, at Copenhagen's Porcelain Painting, which was bought in 1924.
However, the import of unpainted porcelain came to an end in the 1930s, when the world crisis led to much stronger currency controls, which meant that foreign currency could no longer be obtained from the foreign exchange center for the purchase of foreign porcelain. It therefore became necessary to start own production if the supply of porcelain was to continue. Therefore, Holst & Knudsen established its own porcelain production at Porcelænsfabrikken Danmark, which was built in an old sugar refinery in Kongens Lyngby. That is why the porcelain was called Lyngby Porcelain.
Within a short number of years, it succeeded in establishing an extensive production for the domestic market. The factory achieved recognition but not commercial success abroad.
The factory ended as it had begun with a change in currency restrictions. In the 1960s, the last of these were removed and the factory could not compete with the automated production from abroad. It was therefore closed in 1969 and the buildings demolished.
The best known product from Lyngby Porcelain is the Lyngby vase with the characteristic grooves. The name has later been taken up again, so the Lyngby vase is now also available in a new edition.
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