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 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
Rare bronze table lamp designed by celebrated Danish artist and designer Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908). The lamp features a finely cast columnar base with characteristic decorative...
Bronze
Thorvald Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamp, Denmark
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908) / Vilhelm Bissen (1836–1913) Bronze table lamp designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll in collaboration with Vilhelm Bissen. The lamp is inspired by classica...
Bronze
Rare Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark 1900's patinated solid bronze table lamp.
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes & Abrahamson
Located in København K, 84
This rare Thorvald Bindesbøll table lamp, crafted in solid patinated bronze and designed for Tvermoes & Abrahamsen in Denmark in the early 1900s, is an exquisite example of Bindesbøl...
Bronze
Danish Thorvald Bindesbøll High Art Nouveau Table Lamp 1890s Patinated Bronze
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes & Abrahamson
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
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, Patinated Bronze, Shade Not Included
Located in Madrid, ES
Patinated bronze lamp base. Screen not included Lamp stand in the shape of a candlestick formed by a pedestal with a triangular base with legs and a grooved shaft, finished with leav...
Bronze, Other
Early 20th Century Pittsburgh Olive Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Exceptional early American art nouveau Pittsburgh table lamp, featuring olive leaves in the bronzed base and fitted with vintage scalloped brass and Capiz shell shade. The Capiz she...
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th C Bronze Art Nouveau Table / Desk Lamp with Handel Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully unique possibly one of kind bronze lamp with an antique Handel art glass shade. Art Nouveau in style with winding and twisted vine climb...
Bronze
Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Maurice Bouval
Located in Dallas, TX
French Art Nouveau Maurice Bouval Bronze Table Lamp Signed: “M. Bouval” Circa 1900 Bronze Foundry Stamp: Thiebaut Freres / Foundeurs / Paris Measurement: 17 x 6 x 6 1/2 in. (43.2 x...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
Intricate metal work with foliage detail and blue Slag glass panels. There are three settings for the lamp, you can light just the stem light or just the reading light or you can hav...
Metal
Elegant Gilt Bronze Table Lamp – Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Gilt Bronze Table Lamp – Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century A stately gilt bronze table lamp inspired by the French master Claude Galle and the refined elegance of the Lo...
Bronze
$11,420
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created by Tiffany Studios in 1906 and attributed to the renowned artist Clara Pierce Wolcott Driscoll (1861-1944). This artwork is notably displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago. This high-quality piece, made in the 1980s, stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship and high level of execution. It embodies both the refinement of the Art Nouveau style and the timeless elegance of Tiffany creations. Description of the Artwork: Bronze Base: The base of this lamp, made of bronze, is a work of art in itself. It follows the design of the original model, while being enhanced with artistic details that showcase the exceptional skill of the artisans. Nature-inspired motifs, characteristic of Art Nouveau, are finely crafted, with an elegant patina that gives the lamp a sculptural dimension. Base Covered in "Turtleback Shells" / Glass Tiles and Mosaic: The lamp's base features a combination of glass tiles and mosaics, creating a fascinating visual effect. The glass tiles, reminiscent of turtle shells, were used by Tiffany in their original creations, where light passes through the glass pieces to reveal a play of shadows and light embedded in a harmonious composition. The lighting effect is spectacular, especially when the lamp is lit, as the light diffused through the glass elements creates a warm and enchanting atmosphere. Dragonfly Stained Glass...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This early 2oth Century Pittsburg olive leaf table lamp was most likely made by Pittsburg Lamp, Brass and Glass Company of Pittsburg, PA, a manufacturer...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Table Lamp, Shade Not Included
Located in Madrid, ES
Vase-shaped table lamp in patinated metal. No screen. A circular foot serves as the base of the work, shaped like a stylized truncated conical vase or jar and decorated with a garl...
Bronze, Other
1930s Danish Lion Paw Bronze Table Lamp with Pink Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish column table lamp with lion paws - feet executed in patinated bronze and featuring a fluted vintage pink shade. It was made during the 1930s by a Danish metalworker and it ...
Bronze
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the lamp features a striking blend of orga...
Metal, Bronze
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