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, 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 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
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
$4,066
H 16.93 in Dm 8.67 in
One of a Kind Large Ceramic Vase " Echos Idoles " Signed by French Ceramist Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Decorative vase in clay with stylized faces, handmade and signed by French ceramicists Dalo Earthenware with satin black /grey /beige enamels. One of a kind Measures: H 43 cm x L 22 ...
Ceramic
$4,689
H 26.38 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Rare One-of-a-Kind P. Ipsens Enke Hydria Vase, Denmark, 1870–1890
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and exceptionally large amphora/hydria vase by the renowned Danish ceramic workshop P. Ipsens Enke, produced between 1870 and 1890 as an interpretatio...
Ceramic
$4,066
H 14.18 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Valdemar Koch (1852-1902), P. Ipsen, C.1890.
By Ipsen
Located in Valby, 84
Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Architect Valdemar Koch, P. Ipsen, Copenhagen, ca. 1890. Vase in a baluster form in unglazed terracotta, the upper body with matte black slip, the low...
Clay
Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Art pottery bowl with three seals. 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsens Enke Art pottery bowl with seals, model 143. Decorative bowl featuring three seals – two reclining and one seated on the rim. Glazed in shades of green and brown with a natura...
Ceramic
$1,045
H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in
Art Nouveau Ipsen - Danish Stoneware Vase with Bird & Oak Branch Relief 1920's
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional Art Nouveau stoneware vase by the esteemed Danish ceramics manufacturer P. Ipsens Enke, model number 13/50, dating to circa 1925. This sculptural work exemplifies the...
Ceramic
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...
Ceramic
Egyptian Style Ceramic Vase with Figural Motif
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian style (1st qtr 20th Cent-Czech) small blue and beige vase with glazed classical figure & motifs.
Pottery
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured lava glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our...
Ceramic
$1,876Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.17 in Dm 2.37 in
Art Nouveau Small Glass Vase With Strawberries, Legras, 1900s
By François-Théodore Legras, Verrerie Legras
Located in Lisbon, PT
This petite Art Nouveau vase, designed by François-Théodore Legras and produced by Verrerie Legras, features a rounded form with a fluted organic opening, evoking a blossoming strawb...
Art Glass
Decorative Ceramic Vase with Asian Motif
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Decorative Ceramic Vase featuring asian style motif. Signed on the bottom.
Ceramic
Ipsen's, Denmark, Art Nouveau Vase in Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramics, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsen's, Denmark. Art Nouveau vase in hand-painted glazed ceramics. 1920s. Model number 710. Measures: 21 x 16.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Ceramic
Organic Shape Ceramic Vase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual organic shape bronze color pottery vase.
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
Sold
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. ...