About Selma Giöbel
Lived 1843 – 1925 (aged 81). Selma Giöbel was a Swedish artist and textile artist.
Selma Giöbel (1843–1925) was a Swedish artist. She was active as a textile designer (particularly for carpets and wallpaper), sculptor and engraver, and regarded as one of the most notable Swedish textile designers of the late 19th century. She was a member of the Friends of Handicraft and co-founded the art firm Svensk Konstslöjdsutställning ("Swedish Art- and Handicrafts Exhibition") with Berta Hübner and was its managing director in 1885–1898. She successfully participated in several international art exhibitions.
Giöbel was a member of the women's association Nya Idun and one of its first committee members. She was awarded the Illis quorum in 1898.
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Who was Selma Giöbel?
Swedish artist (1843–1925)
When was Selma Giöbel born?
Selma Giöbel was born on 10 July 1843 in Zinkgruvan, Hammar.
When did Selma Giöbel die?
Selma Giöbel died on 4 April 1925 in Nässja, Nässja.
What was Selma Giöbel's occupation?
Selma Giöbel was an artist and textile artist.
What nationality was Selma Giöbel?
Selma Giöbel was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Selma Giöbel. https://biography.guide/selma-giobel/
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