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.
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Table Lamp
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Hammarö, SE
Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908) stands among the most important pioneers of Danish decorative arts. Educated as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he developed a ...
Brass
Thorvald Bindesbøll for Tvermoes & Abrahamson Bronze Table Lamp, Denmark 1903
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes & Abrahamson
Located in København K, 84
A rare and highly sculptural Danish Art Nouveau table lamp designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll and executed in patinated bronze by Tvermoes & Abrahamson, Copenhagen, circa 1900–1903. The...
Bronze
Danish Thorvald Bindesbøll High Art Nouveau Table Lamp 1890s Patinated Bronze
By Tvermoes & Abrahamson, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and high Art Nouveau table lamp designed in late 19th century by the Danish architect and designer Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908). The lampfoot is made of patinated bronze wit...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Twelve-Armed Chandelier, "The Sun", circa 1900
By F.W. Doberck and Søns Eftf. v. C. Amundin. H. A/S, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in New York, NY
Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846 Copenhagen, Denmark 1908), twelve-armed 'Sun' chandelier, circa 1900, designed in the Skønvirke (arts + crafts) style, brass, large size. Manufactured by F...
Brass
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period Austrian Art Nouveau bronze table lamp. This beautifully detailed, high quality Austrian bronze lamp has been newly wired and would w...
Bronze
Table Lamp by Soholm
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Einar Johansen for Soholm Pottery, Denmark, circa 1970. Glazed stoneware. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Stoneware
Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy. Marked: B4/35 Italy. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring available upon request. The lamp base heigh 14"; diam -5.5". ...
Stoneware
$2,800
H 19 in Dm 16 in
Italian Green Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Wood Swags 4 Tier Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5-lights, crystal bobeches sitting on giltwood posts. Will be rewired and for the United States, we will install UL US certified sockets and will put in appropriate sockets f...
Crystal
Thomas Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Danish Table Lamp 1950's
By Th. Valentiner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual 1950's table lamp designed by Thomas Valentiner for Poul Dinesen. Brass and teak with original shade. Brass has patina and oxidation.
Brass
$461Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Danish Stoneware Table Lamp by Jette Helleroe for Axella Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Axella Stentøj, Jette Hellerøe
Located in Rødekro, DK
Sculptural Danish stoneware table lamp designed by Jette Helleroe for Axella Keramik in the 1960s. The lamp features a beautifully textured ceramic base with an earthy glaze and a d...
Stoneware, Fabric
Vintage Twelve-Arm Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Italian vintage chandelier in brass with twenty-four glass globes on twelve arms, in the style of Stilnovo. Holds twenty-four candelabra base bulbs, rewired for the US. Thi...
Brass
Bronze Peacock Table Lamp Marbro Lamp Co. Ebonized Base
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze table lamp with two peacocks sitting on a tree stump. Beautifully textured details in feathers and tree bark. Lamp is rewired. Shade is not included.
Bronze
$985
H 23.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Art Nouveau Figural Lamp, by Viennese Sculptor Theodor Ullmann (1903-1996)
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an Art Nouveau figural table lamp dating from the late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1890–1915), a period famous for blending functional everyday objects with...
Bronze
$654Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Art Nouveau Hammered Copper Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Faversham, GB
Copper mounted ceiling hook and rose above three bayonet light fittings. With elegant graceful lines highlighted by beautiful curved forms. British, cir...
Copper
French Art Nouveau Floral Foliage Table Lamp in Bronze
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful cast bronze floral design Art Nouveau table lamp, France, 1930s. This exquisite table lamp features two flowers standing on a plant, one of them holds the light bulb. This ...
Bronze
$2,001
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in
Large Gino Sarfatti 30 Armed Chrome Chandelier Model 2097 Made by Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) chandelier model 2097 with 30 arms and bulbs designed in 1958. It's made of metal with chrome and made by Flos in the 1980s. This chandelier, with it...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Bindesbøll Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamps
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Bindesbøll Art Nouveau bronze table lamps. Twisted column, chiseled details. Height 66 cm (column 40.5 cm). Sold as a pair. Thorvald Bindesbøll (July 21, 1846 in Copenhage...
Bronze
Sold
H 29.49 in Dm 9.26 in
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Patinated Bronze Table Lamp, Origin: Denmark, Circa 1890
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in New York, NY
Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846 Copenhagen 1908), table lamp, patinated bronze, origin: Denmark, circa 1890 In our lamp, Bindesbøll's strong and marked ...
Bronze