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Thorvald Bindesbøll Armchairs

Danish, 1846-1908

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.

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Creator: Thorvald Bindesbøll
Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900
Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900

Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Valby, 84

Armchair in solid oak, the tall rectangular back with upholstered panel above open arms with scrolled terminals on turned supports, the upholstered seat with brass nailhead border ab...

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Armchairs

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Brass

Thorvald Bindesbøll, Side Chair, Leather, Wood, Denmark, 1900
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Side Chair, Leather, Wood, Denmark, 1900

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”.

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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Thorvald Bindesbøll Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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Thorvald Bindesbøll armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Thorvald Bindesbøll armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original armchairs by Thorvald Bindesbøll were created in the Arts and Crafts style in scandinavia during the early 1900s. Prices for Thorvald Bindesbøll armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.