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Skønvirke Bookcase #2, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905

$1,781.41
£1,323
€1,560.10
CA$2,467.90
A$2,767.92
CHF 1,449.52
MX$33,632.92
NOK 18,406.43
SEK 17,450.59
DKK 11,645.35

About the Item

A pine bookcase designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by cabinetmaker Rudolph Rasmussen during the early 20th century. This bookcase, until recently, was part of the interior of the Copenhagen Town Hall. A building designed by architect Martin Nyrop in the Danish Art Nouveau style ("Skønvirke"), also referred to as the National Romantic style. Nyrop designed the totality of the Town Hall: exterior, accessories, & furnishings. Construction on the building began in 1892 and concluded in 1905, therefore this bookcase was designed, built and installed before 1905. This makes the design one of the first major collaborations for cabinetmaker Rudolph Rasmussen. In keeping with the salient aesthetics of the Arts and Craft movement, the construction of the bookcases are simple, yet exceptionally executed, and exposes the construction of the design throughout. The shelves are deep and narrow, ideal for storing slim boxes of papers. The joints connecting the shelves to the frame are visible on the sides. These visible joints accompany the simple decoration of a crenallated border, limited to the top and bottom shelves. The bookcase is in excellent vintage condition. All wear is commensurate with age and use. Stamped "20193"
  • Creator:
    Rud Rasmussen (Cabinetmaker),Martin Nyrop (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.49 in (146 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU891041680102

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