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.
Danish Art nouveau ceramic dish by Thorvald Bindesbøll, executed 1896.
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Danish Art nouveau ceramic dish by Thorvald Bindesbøll, executed at G. Eifrig’s workshop, Kjøbenhavns Lervarefabrik, 1896. Decorated in sgraffito with a dynamic, ...
Ceramic
French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant design with a lovely lady in the middle. Nu...
Ceramic
$334
H 1.5 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Dish Organic Decorations by Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Dish Organic Decorations by Søholm, 1960s Danish mid-century ceramic dish by Søholm ceramic workshop, 1960s. A striking yet refined square stoneware piece with a deep, warm brown glaze. The surface is decorated with soft, organic patterns in gold and subtle lilac-blue tones, creating a beautiful contrast. The dish is incised on the bottom with 'Søholm Stentøj Bornholm Denmark...
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Round Ceramic Decorative Charger by Clément Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau round ceramic decorative plate by Clément Massier, depicting a Byzantine Head in iridescent enamel glazes, circa 1900s. Signed, ...
Ceramic
Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Glazed Pot by Christopher Dressner
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Art Nouveau iron stone ceramic glaze designed by Christopher Dressner for S.C.I. Laveno, stamped, circa 1890-1900. Note rare coloring.
Kähler, Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Bowl
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler Art Nouveau ceramic bowl. Decorated with polychrome glaze in a typical art nouveau pattern. Signed HAK for Herman A. Kähler. Approx. 1900-1910.
Ceramic
Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Art Deco ceramic dish from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery and curvaceous designs, circa 1920s, matte glaze, which for us is the mixture of abstract and floral d...
Ceramic
$2,871
H 1.86 in Dm 16.7 in
A NEOCLASSICAL ART NOUVEAU Ceramic PLATE by EMILE BALON BLOIS SCHOOL France 1900
By Emile Balon 1
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional, rare and large decorative dish, Art-Deco, Art Nouveau, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, in thick circular ceramic featuring rare, complex and superb figurative decorations, by...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Paint
French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter
By Longchamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large French Art Nouveau bronze mounted glazed ceramic planter or cachepot from Longchamp, Burgundy. Vibrant hand painted colorful flowers with bright green foliage and metallic go...
Bronze
Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate/Dish, Holland
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Art Nouveau ceramic dish from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery and curvaceous designs. Matte glaze, mixture of abstract and floral designs, circa 1920s. Very col...
Ceramic
Large art nouveau Ceramic Vase, circa 1900
By Hector Guimard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
large ceramic vase, circa 1900 in the style of Hector Guimard.
Ceramic
$12,000
H 2 in Dm 21 in
Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Landscape Plate with Luster Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large wall-hanging ceramic platter by French artist Clement Massier (1811-1917) made in his studio in Golfe-Juan, France, dated to August 31st of 1891. The Art Nouveau style plate ...
Ceramic
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.13 in W 8.66 in D 5.91 in
Set for two butter box dish & two plates, fish, Art Nouveau ceramic 1910 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful two-person set, consisting of a butter dish and two plates. The set is made of ceramic, glazed and hand painted, of the Art Nouveau period, made around 1910, in Austria. ...
Ceramic
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