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
Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, ca. 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
Armchair in darkly stained oak, the rectangular upholstered back above open s-curved arm supports and a broad flat arm rail, the upholstered seat above a plain frieze rail, raised on...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice large Danish Lounge chair probably made around 1950. Made after older methods with coils springs in the backrest and seat but with a loose cushion added which became popular aro...
Wool, Beech
$3,142
H 35.24 in W 24.22 in D 18.9 in
Rare Art Nouveau Armchair by H.P. Mutters & Zoon, Walnut Frame, 1900s
By H.P. Mutters and Zoon 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Nouveau armchair. Design by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid American walnut frame with hand-carved decora...
Wicker, Walnut
Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Denmark, 1950s Beautifully made teak armchair with gently curved armrests and coiled spring seat and back, designed by Grete Jalk. Frame is made of old growth teak that has very tigh...
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Beech Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished.
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$1,021Sale 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
Rare Art Nouveau Armchair by H.P. Mutters, Dutch Design, 1900s
By H.P. Mutters and Zoon 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Nouveau armchair. Design by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid American walnut frame with hand-carved decora...
Wicker, Walnut
Antique Italian Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood & Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and heavy saddle leather. The frame is X- shaped and the chair is decorated with detailed carving across the rest arms, back and in the frontal center of the crossing legs. The leather on the back and seat are a cognac color. Upholstery nails and rosettes tacks embellish the leather chair. Statement chair...
Brass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 13.19 in
Wrought Iron French Art Nouveau Children's Armchair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau children's armchair. Striking French design from the 1900s. Blue lacquered wrought iron. This wonderful Art Nouveau children's armchair is in good co...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Danish Art Deco Gondola Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A highly decorative and elegant pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs in a distinctive gondola form, crafted circa 1910–1920. The chairs reflect the transition from late historicism to e...
Fabric, Mahogany
Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine carved walnut French Art Nouveau corner lounge chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
$3,760 / set
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Charming set of 4 Danish Skönvirke chairs in solid carved oak and wool upholstery fitted with nails. Skönvirke is the Danish parallel to Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau in continuation...
Oak
$1,885
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
$2,250
H 32.25 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Danish Skønvirke Armchair, Stained Oak, Art Nouveau Style, Circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic armchair from the Danish "Art Nouveau" period also called "skønvirke" and in Germany "Jugendstil". Skønvirke was Denmark’s unique take on the Art Nouveau movement, sweeping...
Wool, Oak
Thorvald Bindesbøll Oak Side Chair, Denmark C.1900
By Rud Rasmussen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A beautifully restrained piece — the plain oak back panel with those distinctive turned cylindrical uprights and the elegant sabre legs give it an immediate quiet authority. Here’s t...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1890
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A pair of side chairs in oak, each with an upholstered back panel with rope-twist border detail flanked by turned uprights with urn finials, the upholstered seat above a plain frieze...
Wool, 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