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 Rud Rasmussen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
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
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
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
$6,900
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
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Oak
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
Late 19th Century Oak and Needlepoint Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique chair with a solid oak handcarved frame and needlepoint upholstery. The oak frame has the classical accanthus leaf motifs ...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair, UK, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning c.1900 Arts and Crafts oak lounge chair retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street, known for their association with Liberty & Co. The armchair features intricate yin and yang cu...
Velvet, Oak
Late 19th Century Large Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Large Victorian or early Edwardian solid wood open armchair of superb quality. This sturdy substantial chair has an unusual cresting rail with curving horns over a lovely shaped balu...
Walnut
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Oak Armchair
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English oak armchair upholstered in linen.
Linen, Oak
Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and exceptional quality mahogany armchair is in the Chippendale style with a blueish green patterned upholstered drop in seat. The chair has a very small old repai...
Mahogany
$2,631
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Vintage 19th Century Danish Baroque Oak Armchair - Louis XV style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A magnificent example of 19th-century European craftsmanship, this armchair is a study in sculptural elegance and historical grandeur. This piece, originating from Denmark, draws ins...
Brass
$2,403
H 26.78 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Arts and Crafts Armchair, Oak Wood, Early 20th Century, Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
I actually don't want to sell this piece before I know what it is.
Oak
$1,074Sale 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