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.
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
$3,131
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
$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
1960s Danish Beech Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished.
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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
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
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
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
$481Sale 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
Unusual Iron Armchair, France, circa 1900
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful wrought iron armchair of unusual, fairly geometric design, with its original lovely green paint. The slightly inclined back is made with an intricately-knit wire mesh, and ...
Wrought Iron
$3,405
H 37.8 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Attributed to Thonet, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood armchair, circa 1900, attributed to Thonet. The chair displays the elegant curved backrest and flowing arm supports characteristic of Viennese Secession design. ...
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
$2,880 / item
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Jugendstil Armchairs, Hand-Crafted Ash, Scandinavian Design, 1900
Located in New York, NY
The high upholstered back combined with wide and deep seat exemplify the Classic and comfortable Scandinavian Art Nouveau design. Sophisticate...
Ash
$2,004
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
1900s Danish Art nouveau armchair with profiles and ornamentation and brown Wool
Located in København K, 84
Elegant Danish Skønvirke armchair crafted in solid mahogany, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910. The chair embodies the restrained elegance of the Danish interpretat...
Wool, African Mahogany
$3,188
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Antique Art Nouveau Armchair in Solid Oak and Floral Upholstery, Belgium ca 1900
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This elegant armchair, crafted around 1900–1910, is a true masterpiece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending the clean geometry of the Arts and Crafts movement with the organ...
Wood, Oak, Fabric
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