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.
Erik Tidstrand, Model 29595 Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Hammarö, SE
Rare table lamp model 29595 designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, circa 1938. An exceptional example of Swedish Grace lighting, model 29595 embodies the re...
Brass
Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hammarö, SE
Designed by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), this elegant table lamp embodies the refined balance of Swedish Modern design during the 1940s and 1950s. Bertil Brisborg wa...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, model 6942. Sweden, circa 1936.
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Hammarö, SE
Designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, this elegant Swedish table lamp, model 6942, is a fine example of Scandinavian lighting from the early 1930s. The model is documented in the ...
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hammarö, SE
A refined Swedish Modern table lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, during the 1940s. This piece embodies the restrained elegance that made Swedish design international...
Brass
Karl Borén, 1940, Boréns, Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp
Located in Hammarö, SE
This elegant table lamp is a refined example of Swedish Modern lighting, designed by Karl Borén for Boréns during the 1940s. Boréns was among the notable Swedish lighting producers ...
Brass
Ragnar Lindmark, Gothenburg 1942, Swedish Modern Solid Silver Table Lamp
Located in Hammarö, SE
A rare and refined example of Swedish Modern lighting, this table lamp is executed in a striking combination of solid silver and lacquered mahogany, embodying the quiet elegance and ...
Silver
Hans Bergström Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Brass
Swedish Modern Table lamp by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern table lamp model 15455 from Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. This lamp features two light sources, hidden by pleated paper shades that ar...
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp Model 30246 by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Erik Tidstrand, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
An elegant Swedish modern table lamp executed in mahogany and brass, designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet. The slender tapered stem is finely fluted, creating a subtle v...
Brass
Hans Bergström table lamp produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large table lamp manufactured by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s. This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality. It consists of a heavy oxidi...
Brass
Swedish Table Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Table lamp model 29987 by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. This lamp features a sturdy brass base that provides a solid foundation, supporting a sleek rod covered in an early plastic mat...
Brass
