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.
Nordiska Kompaniet, Armchair, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet armchair, model Gillberga, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1920s. Seat height (inches): 19” Arm Height (inches): 27.56" All items ship from High Po...
Velvet, Oak
Richard Riemerschmid, Side Chair, Oak, Leather, Germany, 1905
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and leather side chair designed by Richard Riemerschmid for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany, c. 1905. Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.0"H x 17.9"W x 19.0"D Seat Height ...
Leather, Oak
Swedish Designer, Armchair, Birch, Sweden, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A swiveling birch armchair or desk chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s. Wear consistent with age and use, including minor natural cracking. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Birch
Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s. Seat height: 17.38”
Bentwood
Danish Designer, Armchair, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leather armchair likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Leather in distressed condition consistent with age and use Significant wear consistent with a...
Leather, Wood, Beech
Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s. Seat height: 17”
Bentwood
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
Jugendstil Armchair Attributed to Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, ca. 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
Armchair in solid oak, the continuously curved and gently arched crest rail terminating in carved square corner blocks with applied foliate ornament, supported by vertical back splat...
Leather, Oak
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
High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in DK
This highback armchair by a Danish cabinetmaker has a frame of nutwood. It is upholstered with patinated leather and fitted with brass nails. Ideal desk chair or head of the table chair.
Brass
Klismos-Inspired Oak Chair with Upholstered Seat, Denmark ca 1900
Located in Utrecht, NL
While the Klismos chair model originated in ancient Greece, the style made its way throughout the globe, being revived in several design movements and eras. This particular Klismos-i...
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Side Chair by Vilhelm Dahlerup for Severin Andreas Jensen, Denmark, C. 1870–1890
Located in Valby, 84
Side Chair by Vilhelm Dahlerup, Manufactured by Severin & Andreas Jensen, Denmark, ca. 1870–1890 Of side chair form in stained mahogany, the arched and scrolled crest rail with bols...
Fabric, Mahogany
