Danish Leather Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish leather Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelso. This was made in Denmark by Niels Eilersen in the 1960’s.
Leather, Wood
Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø: Mid-Century Rosewood & Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
The Capella sofa designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø is distinguished by its solid rosewood structure, high quality manufacturing and assembly, by its perfect proportions and ...
Leather, Palisander
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa of Oak + Green Cushions Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage two-seater sofa Capella designed by the Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa, Jacaranda & Leather, Mid-Century, 1960
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 designer danois Illum Wikkelsø.
Leather, Jacaranda
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Three-Seat Oak Sofa for Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in The Hague, NL
An exceptional “Capella” sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by the esteemed Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen, known for its long tradition of high-quality craftsmanship a...
Fabric, Oak
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
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 and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa.
Fabric, Oak
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
"Capella" model sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-seater rosewood sofa with capitonné cushions in black leather. Design by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s. "Capella" model designed by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg in...
Leather, Kingwood
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Three Seater Sofa in Rosewood, 1950
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable 3-seater sofa from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid rosewood frame with loose cushions in ori...
Wool, Rosewood
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 table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
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 that displays a relaxed stance and slatted back.
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Capella Sofa Group by Illum Wikkelsø, 1959
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kramfors, SE
Capella sofa group designed by Illum Wikkelsø 1959.
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 rosewood structure, high quality manufacturing and assembly, by its perfect proportions an...
Leather, Palisander
Vintage Danish Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish leather Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelso. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
Leather, Wood
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 1960’s.
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.
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 produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark in the 1950s.
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 was made by Niels Eilersen. We have had this fully restored so the condition is supe...
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 cushions, the hardwood frame has benefitted from a wax polish.
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.
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
A true Danish leather sofa to elevate any interior. A matching three-seater Capella sofa and footstool are also available.
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø
By Jens Juul Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Capella sofa in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø and made by Eilersen in Denmark - Great original condition.
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø
By Jens Juul Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Capella sofa in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø and made by Eilersen in Denmark - great original condition.
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 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
Model Capella, made by N. Eilersen.
Leather, Teak
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Model Capella, made by N. Eilersen.
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Model Loveseat in Teak + Leather
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautifully sculpted teak loveseat sofa known as the ' Capella' model was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in 1959.
Leather, Teak
Rosewood and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Capella model 3-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for N.
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 condition. The Rosewood is beautiful with some normal age-related wear. The leather fe...
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa.
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Loveseat in Rosewood + Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
A classic midcentury Danish Capella 2-seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for N.
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.
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Rosewood Capella Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original black leather and rosewood Illum Wikkelsø three-seat Capella sofa. Designed in 1959 the Capella series was produced by N.
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Wembley, GB
A mid-century upholstered teak Capella sofa by lllum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
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 dark tan leather cushions, most likely manufactured by Eilersen but without labels....
Leather, Palisander, 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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
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