Thorvald Bindesboll

Thorvald Bindesboll (1846-1908) was a key figure on the European scene, a man who created his own unique style on the basis of contemporary artistic trends and an extensive knowledge of the art of previous epochs and other cultures. Bindesbøll is Denmark's most original designer to date, the Danish artist who has done most to open up new avenues of possibility in the fields of ceramics and silver. Bindesbøll set new standards for work in crafts and design, and he was a leading figure in the developments that took place in the field of design at around the beginning of the twentieth century. In terms of decorative work, he is the most distinguished artist ever to have emerged from Denmark, producing designs for furniture, bookbinding, embroidery, and much more. His work still serves as a source of inspiration to this very day. The article is celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth and goes on to talk about his many contributions to the art world. It's an interesting article if you can read Danish. If not, you can google the guy. Pretty interesting.