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 Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Armchair, Denmark 1900’s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important solid oak armchair from circa 1900 by what you can call Denmarks first designer Thorvald Bindesbøll. Thorvald Bindesbøll (July 21, 1846, in Copenhagen – August 27...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Thorvald Bindesbøll chairs in oak, Denmark 1890’s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A remarkable pair of oak chairs designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll in the 1890s, featuring elegant turned details that highlight the impeccable craftsmanship of this celebrated Danish d...
Fabric, Oak
1900's Danish Thorvald Bindesboell Small Art Nouveau Vase by P. Ipsens Enke
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish Art Nouveau vase by Thorvald Bindesboell for P. Ipsens Enke designed in 1905 The vase is in good vintage condition Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908) is was Denmark's leading ornamental artist of his time. His pronounced independence and fierce productivity made Danish handicrafts take a place of it´s own in the great renewal of European decorative arts in the years around 1900. Bindesbøll created his style without much influence from the German Art Nouveau style...
Ceramic
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
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
Thorvald Bindesbøll Oak Chair with Patinated Leather, circa 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and elegant chair designed by Danish architect Thorvald Bindesbøll around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, the chair features a gracefully curved backrest and refined detailing c...
Leather, Oak
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
Late 19th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1890
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by renowned Danish architect and designer Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908). This elegant piece is crafted in solid oak with beautifully contrasti...
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908), one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects and designers of the late 19th and early 20th century. This exq...
Leather, Oak
1900's Danish Thorvald Bindesboell Art Nouveau Bowl by P. Ipsens Enke
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Knebel, DK
Hand-crafted Danish Art Nouveau bowl by Thorvald Bindesboell for P. Ipsens Enke designed in 1905 The bowl is in good vintage condition. Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908) is was Denmark's leading ornamental artist of his time. His pronounced independence and fierce productivity made Danish handicrafts take a place of it´s own in the great renewal of European decorative arts in the years around 1900. Bindesbøll created his style without much influence from the German Art Nouveau style...
Ceramic
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
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Side Chair, Leather, Wood, Denmark, 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and wood side chair designed and produced by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, c. 1900. seat height 19”.
Leather, Wood
1920s Danish Thorvald Bindesboell Candlesticks by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Hand-crafted Danish Art Nouveau candlesticks by Thorvald Bindesboell for P. Ipsens Enke designed in 1927 Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908) is was Denmark's leading ornament...
Ceramic
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Large One of a Kind Ceramic Vase with Organic Motifs
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Thorvald Bindesbøll 1846-1908. Large ceramic vase with ivory colored glaze, dark glazed rim and dark floral, sweeping, organic patterns on the body. Typic...
Ceramic
1900's Danish Thorvald Bindesboell Three Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Knebel, DK
Three Hand-crafted Danish Art Nouveau vases by Thorvald Bindesboell for P. Ipsens Enke designed in 1903 The vases that were originally designed for cigars and cigarettes are in good vintage condition Dimensions: Large vase: H: 13 cm. / 5.12 in. D: 11 cm. / 4.33 in. Small vases: H: 9 cm. / 3.54 in. D: 7.5 cm. / 2.95 in. Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908) is was Denmark's leading ornamental artist of his time. His pronounced independence and fierce productivity made Danish handicrafts take a place of it´s own in the great renewal of European decorative arts in the years around 1900. Bindesbøll created his style without much influence from the German Art Nouveau style...
Ceramic
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
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
$6,800 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap
$7,800 / set
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 'Razorblade' Chairs in Oak & Hessian by Danish Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik and produced circa the 1...
Fabric, Textile, Burlap, Oak
Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
Sheepskin, Beech
$1,600
H 27.75 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950's, Made In Denmark
By Frem Røjle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950's, Made In Denmark, By Frem Røjle Model Roundette. Matched Pair With Black Faux Leather Seats Iconic Three Footed Design With Sl...
Teak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Straw, Oak
$1,922Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau chairs crafted in solid oak around 1900. The chairs display the graceful lines and flowing organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau period, with finely cu...
Oak, Fabric
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
$5,047
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
Wool, Oak
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
$7,800 / set
H 38 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Danish Mid Century, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
Circa 1900 Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy bronze table lamp in a beautiful shape, with a unique base and and original, rich patina with subtle green speckles. American, circa 1900. Newly wired with a dimmer socket. M...
Brass, 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 30 in W 61.75 in D 30.75 in
Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Mounts Designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in London, GB
A mahogany pedestal desk with gilt bronze mounts, designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll, made by Severin and Andreas Jensen of Copenhagen. Thorvald Bindesbøll (21 July 1846-27 August 1...
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
Thorvald Bindesbøll Watercolor on Paper, circa 1894
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Danish 1864-1908 Vase - A study for a ceramic piece. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left Feb 1894. Inventory stamps on...
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Important Art Pottery Vase for Kahler, Denmark
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
An important silver plate mounted ceramic vase by Thorvald Bindesbøll 1846-1908 for Herman A. Kahler pottery in Denmark. Dates to circa 1900-1910. ...
Silver Plate
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H 39 in W 37 in D 33 in
Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Slope Back Oak Armchairs by Thorvald Bindesbøll
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive carvings terminating in magnificent lion head carvings. Thorvald Bindesbøll, 1846-1908, who trained as an architect, was a son of the neoclassical architect Gottlieb Binde...
Oak
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H 13.39 in Dm 6.7 in
Thorvald Bindesboll for Copenhagen Lervarefabrik, Eifrig, Large Ceramic Vase
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in København, Copenhagen
Thorvald Bindesboll for Copenhagen Lervarefabrik, Eifrig. Large ceramic vase. Interesting glaze. 1890s. Marked. In good condition. ...