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, 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
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
$1,077Sale Price|40% Off
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
80s, Danish Adjustable Lounge Chair, Hs Design, Nubuck Leather, Solid Teak Wood
By Dhs Designs
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1980 by HS Design. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown natural...
Brass
Danish High Back Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Danish high back leather lounge chair in well-aged red leather with down cushions and teak legs.
Leather, Teak
$6,900
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Adolf Loos Corner Chair, F.O. Schmidt, Oak Wood Leather, Jugendstil, 1898-1900
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Adolf Loos
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A corner armchair designed by Adolf Loos (1870-1933) and manufactured by Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Vienna, Austria, circa 1900. The condition of the wood is very good. The leather seat...
Leather, Wood
$1,988
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
1960s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original black furniture leather, solid oak wood. Manufactured by Danish fu...
Leather, Oak
$1,072
H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
Antique Danish Leather Armchair Carved Wood Club Chair, Early 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large antique Danish leather armchair from the early 20th century. This beautifully crafted piece features original leather with a rich natural patina, complemented by a solid wood f...
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Furniture velour, oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish f...
Velvet, Oak
1950s, Danish relax chair, green furniture wool, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Original green furniture wool, ash wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...
Wool, Ash
$5,800 / set
H 37.8 in W 25.4 in D 27.56 in
A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Art Nouveau Danish armchairs crafted in solid mahogany in the early 20th century. The design reflects the restrained elegance and fine craftsmanship characteristic ...
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Mustard Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This bulky easy chair features a sturdy yet inviting look. The wide seat with armrests and the backrest with wings, create a comfortable e...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Chair After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish modern, leather upholstered, rosewood armchair is in the style of the iconic Danish designer Hans J Wegner’s chair model JH501, released in 1949. This model was so well-l...
Leather, Rosewood, Cane, Rush
1970s, Danish armchair, brown furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Brown furniture leather, oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970...
Leather, Oak
Sold
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