$2,174
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 28.75 in
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa of Oak + Green Cushions Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage two-seater sofa Capella designed by the Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum
Fabric, Oak
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
$4,450
H 27.76 in W 74.41 in D 29.14 in
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Timeless
Fabric, Oak
$7,320
H 28.5 in W 75 in D 27 in
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Three Seat Sofa in Rosewood + Blue Sharkskin Wool
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: N. Eilersen Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, wool Measurements: 75" wide x 27" deep x 28.5" tall Condition: In excellent...
Wool, Rosewood
Sofa Capella 3 places par Illum Wikkelso
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Très beau et assez rare sofa « Capella » 3 places en palissandre et cuir d’origine conçu par le
Leather, Jacaranda
$15,487 / set
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side
Leather, Wood
Danish Three-Seater Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Mid Century
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bristol, GB
The handsome 'Capella' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, with an elegant solid oak frame
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Capella Sofa Group by Illum Wikkelsø, 1959
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Capella sofa group designed by Illum Wikkelsø 1959. Produced in Denmark by Niels Eilersen. Solid
Leather, Rosewood
“Capella” sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, design 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Capella” sofa designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø is distinguished by its solid
Leather, Palisander
Pair of Danish Leather Capella Sofas by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Danish leather Capella sofas by Illum Wikkelso. They were made in Denmark in the
Leather, Wood
1 1960's Danish Leather Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Danish leather two seat sofa, designed by Illum Wikkelso, this is the Capella sofa. It
Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
A Scandinavian Modern 2-seat sofa in teak and natural leather, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and
Leather, Teak
1950s Vintage Danish Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage three seat black leather sofa, this was designed by Illum Wikkelso in 1958 and
Danish Rosewood and Leather Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A three seat sofa model Capella designed and produced in Denmark by Illum Wikkelso, original
Leather
Sold
H 27.76 in W 50.4 in D 29.93 in
Danish Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat ’Capella’ Sofa in Patinated Leather and Oak, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model 'Capella' two-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s. Oak
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 50.79 in D 29.53 in
Danish Leather Sofa in Rosewood Capella by Illum Wikkelso, Mid Century 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Capella sofa, this rare two-seater features a solid rosewood frame with original black leather cushions
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Capella sofa in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø and made by Eilersen in Denmark
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Capella sofa in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø and made by Eilersen in Denmark
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø sofa model Capella by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
2-seat sofa model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark.
Rosewood, Leather
Illum Wikkelsø sofa model Capella by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
3-seat sofa model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen twoSeat Sofa, Model Capella, in rosewood and leat
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen two seat sofa in solid rosewood. Original upholstered with black
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 99.61 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen Three Seat Sofa, Model Capella, in Solid Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen four seat sofa in solid teak. New upholstered with black aniline
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Model Loveseat in Teak + Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautifully sculpted teak loveseat sofa known as the ' Capella' model was designed by Illum
Leather, Teak
Rosewood and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Capella model 3-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen, Denmark, circa 1960
Leather, Rosewood
Black Leather Rosewood Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three-seat sofa from the Capella series designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for N
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28 in W 74.75 in D 29 in
Illum Wikkelsø Danish Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa Cognac Leather Rosewood
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Rosewood sofa with cognac leather cushions designed by Illum Wikkelsø. All original
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.76 in W 74.41 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Timeless
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Loveseat in Rosewood + Black Leather
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Neils Eilsersen Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather Measurements: 51″ wide x 27.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall Condition: In excelle...
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Danish 2-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A classic midcentury Danish Capella 2-seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
Leather, Hardwood
Rosewood & Black Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
3 seat sofa from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen executed in
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Rosewood Capella Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original black leather and rosewood Illum Wikkelsø three-seat Capella sofa. Designed in
Sold
H 31.5 in W 50.79 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Swedish Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wembley, GB
A mid-century upholstered teak Capella sofa by lllum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen. Danish, c. 1960s
Teak
Illum Wikkelso Rosewood Capella Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A Brazilian rosewood two-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkellso, Denmark, circa 1960, with original
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Scandinavia Sofa Capella by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Porto, PT
Two-seat Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in rosewood, 1960s.
Leather, Palisander
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Model Two-Seat Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
This beautifully sculpted sofa known as the 'Capella' model was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for
Leather
Illum Wikkelso "Capella" Teak Three-Seating Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish three-seat sofa designed by N. Eilersen for manufacturer Illum Wikkelso. This iconic
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Rosewood and Leather Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful three-seat sofa in original brown leather full of perfect patina, in terrific soft
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Rosewood Capella Three-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish three-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen. This iconic model “Capella
Rosewood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 74.41 in D 29.53 in
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Teak Three-Seat Sofa Model Capella Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s Teak Sofa, new upholstery and covered with a beautiful light grey woven fabric
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 50.4 in D 27.56 in
Two-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø Capella for Niels Eilersen in Rosewood
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Alvesta, SE
Two person sofa by Illum Wikkelsö with frame of rosewood and cushions of black leather
Leather, Rosewood
$3,459 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Coja Furniture Factory was founded in 1946 in Culemborg in the Netherlands by J.G. De Jongh and a number of colleagues from furniture company Palambus. Coja has built a good reputati...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 28.75 in D 28.25 in
Rare Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen Woven Lounge Chair Danish Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare ILLUM WIKKELSO for Niels Eilersen woven lounge chair. original paper cord on seat and back
Rope, Wood
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...
Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern couch for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and is an original Paul McCobb piece with the original fabric. It's in need of reupholstery. We had the legs re...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool. Made of solid mahogany. Model Senator, made by France & Son.
Wool, Mahogany
Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Braintree, GB
A highly distinctive and collectible pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by acclaimed silversmith Anthony Elson. Crafted in sterling silver, each shaker is designed as a...
Silver
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Teak
$4,500
H 35 in W 59 in D 18.75 in
Svend Age Hansen Teak & Oak Credenza with Drawers for Naestved Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Svend Age Hansen Manufacturer: Naestved Møbelfabrik Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
Oak, Teak
West Michigan Furniture Co. Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
A mid-century modern low dresser by West Michigan Furniture Co. in solid walnut with unique brass drawer pulls and six spacious dovetailed drawers. The top is a wood grain laminate w...
Brass
$6,956
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Brass
$4,130
H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
FD 164 Adjustable Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son 1960S
By Arne Vodder
Located in Čelinac, BA
FD 164 Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son Denmark 1960s
Fabric, Teak
1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric in good original condition
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Kristian Vedel Modus Rosewood Ottoman
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pretty Kristian Vedel Modus rosewood ottoman from the 1960s. Black tufted leather cushion is in good condition with age-appropriate wear. The rosewood frame is gleaming with a stunni...
Leather, Rosewood
The work of furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø wholly embodies the spirit of Scandinavian modernism. With their organic forms and wealth of angles inspired by the Danish countryside, his vintage lounge chairs, sofas and other seating pieces offer ergonomic comfort and lasting visual appeal.
Born Kristian Illum Wikkelsø and raised in a town near Faaborg, Denmark, the designer grew up around carpentry and cabinetmaking. He apprenticed with a cabinetmaker in his teens and enrolled in classes at the Technical Society School in Copenhagen as well as the Danish School of Arts & Crafts. At the latter, Wikkelsø studied under Kaare Klint, an architect and designer widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture.
After completing his studies, Wikkelsø went on to work with famed Danish architect and furniture maker Jacob Kjær. After a time with Kjær, he moved on. He went to work for designer and architect Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen at Hvidt & Mølgaard, a firm established by Mølgaard-Nielsen — Wikkelsø’s former instructor at the Technical Society School — and Peter Hvidt that yielded more than 250 designs and lasted over 30 years.
In 1954, Wikkelsø opened his own design studio in Aarhus, Denmark. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he made quite a name for himself, with designs that were new and innovative to the industry at the time. He created furniture for Holger Christiansen and secured commissions from the Danish government. While he’s likely best known today for his inviting teak and leather lounge chairs or slender rosewood dining chairs, some of Wikkelsø’s 1960s-era lounge chairs merged Danish craftsmanship and Pop art with their unconventionally shaped chrome frames and vibrantly colored upholstery.
Wikkelsø passed away in 1999, but collectors around the world continue to prize his outstanding designs.
Find vintage Illum Wikkelsø tables, seating and case pieces on 1stDibs.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.