Torben Hardenberg Denmark, b. 1949

Works
  • Untitled
    Untitled, 2025
  • Babylon
    Babylon, 2024
  • Construction IV
    Construction IV, 2024
  • Eldorado
    Eldorado, 2024
  • Verlaine II
    Verlaine II , 2024
  • Dear Forest
    Dear Forest, 2023
  • Happy Frog
    Happy Frog, 2023
  • Untitled
    Untitled, 2022
  • Untitled
    Untitled, 2022
  • Untitled
    Untitled , 2021
  • Eternity ring
    Eternity ring, 2010
  • Untitled
    Untitled, 2022
  • Untitled
    Untitled, 2021
  • Seasoning Tray
    Seasoning Tray, 2024
  • Tray for Tatare
    Tray for Tatare, 2024
  • Tray for Caviar
    Tray for Caviar, 2024
  • Salt and pepper trays
    Salt and pepper trays, 2010
  • Salt Tray
    Salt Tray, 2010
Overview
Since the 1970s, Torben Hardenberg has been a significant figure in the world of contemporary jewellery. His practice spans from early, imaginative pieces - rich in marvel and narrative - to more recent works often distinguished by a refined, minimalist aesthetic. Across decades, Hardenberg’s creations have consistently reflected his exceptional craftsmanship and vivid imagination, characterized by a rare synthesis of originality, poetry, and beauty. Central to his work is the belief that the story embedded within each piece is as vital as its physical form. Crafted in gold, silver, and precious stones - often in intricate combinations - his jewellery draws inspiration from history, society, and deeply personal experiences. Hardenberg’s practice also interrogates the very nature and potential of jewellery, exploring how form and symbol intersect to create meaning and value.