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.
Pair of Thorvald Bindesbøll chairs in oak, Denmark 1890’s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A remarkable pair of oak chairs designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll in the 1890s, featuring elegant turned details that highlight the impeccable craftsmanship of this celebrated Danish d...
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1905
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908), one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects and designers of the late 19th and early 20th century. This exq...
Leather, Oak
Thorvald Bindesbøll Oak Chair with Patinated Leather, circa 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and elegant chair designed by Danish architect Thorvald Bindesbøll around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, the chair features a gracefully curved backrest and refined detailing c...
Leather, Oak
On Hold|$6,800 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap
$1,600
H 27.75 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950's, Made In Denmark
By Frem Røjle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950's, Made In Denmark, By Frem Røjle Model Roundette. Matched Pair With Black Faux Leather Seats Iconic Three Footed Design With Sl...
Teak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Straw, Oak
$7,800 / set
H 38 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Danish Mid Century, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved solid oak armchair in the Elizabethan atyle. The chair was made in England, circa 1900. All of the carving is hand done and of superior quality and depth. The chair ...
Oak
$5,311
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Danish Modern Wingback Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and large Danish Modern wingback chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportion...
Oak, Wool
$4,000 / set
H 45.28 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
$1,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau chairs crafted in solid oak around 1900. The chairs display the graceful lines and flowing organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau period, with finely cu...
Oak, Fabric
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$4,957
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Library Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This early 20th century upholstered armchair reflects the restrained elegance of Empire and Regency Revival design, combining sculptural woodwork with generous, lounge-like proportio...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,200 / item
H 36 in W 28 in D 22 in
Contemporary American White Oak Dandy Chair with Beige Suede Leather and Copper
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth suede leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of light colors and natural materials makes Dandy suitable for different spaces. The special suede leather takes the body shapes...
Wood