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Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting

Danish, 1846-1908

Over a century after his death, Thorvald Bindesbøll is remembered for his wonderfully artistic ceramic designs, smithed creations and imaginative lighting fixtures. The Danish architect, designer and artist brought a creative eye and meticulous hand to everything he made.

Born in Copenhagen, Bindesbøll’s early education was unconventional. His father, the famed architect Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll, taught him at home. Growing up around his father’s students and colleagues, he was challenged to match them in intellect and artistic acuity.

In 1876, Bindesbøll graduated with an architecture degree from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Instead of just focusing on architecture, Bindesboll developed a love of art, with a special emphasis on ceramics. 

He worked for a time at Frauens Levarefabrik and then for Johan Wallmann from 1883 to 1890. Throughout the remainder of the 19th century, Bindesbøll collaborated with craftspeople from diverse disciplines, including ceramicists, silversmiths and goldsmiths. 

Bindesbøll spent a great deal of time designing silver works. The success of these designs led to factories producing inferior copies. 

Bindesbøll died in 1908, leaving behind numerous design sketches and an eclectic body of work that continues to be prized by collectors today.

On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Thorvald Bindesboll decorative objects, lighting, serveware and more.

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Creator: Thorvald Bindesbøll
Rare Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark 1900's patinated solid bronze table lamp.
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Thorvald Bindesbøll lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Thorvald Bindesbøll lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thorvald Bindesbøll lighting, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Thorvald Bindesbøll were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer, Axel Salto, and Lars Eiler Schiøler. Prices for Thorvald Bindesbøll lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,774 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,950.

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