Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
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.
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
1890s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century French Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Chrome
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Oak
20th Century European Art Nouveau Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Metal, Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Chrome
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze
19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Lighting
Bronze