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Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Black Wooden Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen Model IW3
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rocking chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, model Gyngestol nr 3. The black paint has been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
This Ringstol Lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is a perfect expression of Danish Modernism and and an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

Plexus Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg 1970s, Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Asaa, DK
Plexus Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg 1970s, Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-century
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI. Playful, voluptuous and expertly
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Leather 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI. Playful, voluptuous and expertly
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI. Playful, voluptuous and expertly
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, c. 1959
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, imported from Denmark by The Otto Gerau Co
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair. Measure: Seat depth 20".
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
H 34 in W 32 in D 35 in
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent “Capella” armchair designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. With beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Palisander

“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern rocking chair in ebonized wood model IW3 designed 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

1960s Vintage Leather Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
"Capella" series lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. The unique armrest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Very Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, DE
A set of four patinated oak side chairs, front legs with visible joints, seat and back stretched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Pair of High Back "Capella" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of rosewood "Capella" series lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Ringstol" Woven Hoop Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" hoop chair. This unique Danish modern hoop chair features a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Seagrass

Midcentury Leather Swing Chair by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Belmont, MA
Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Mikael Laursen, easy chair model no.103, in cognac leather and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish ML-91 Reupholstered Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Elshout, NL
Clearly recognisable as a Illum Wikkelso design is this comfortable ML-91 easy chair. This chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Rosewood Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This lounge chair No. 4 or the Capella chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1959 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood & Black Leather 'Capella' Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Model ML91 Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Illum Wikkelso designed swivel model ML91 lounge chair produced by A. Mikael Laursen circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1962
By Holger Christiansen, Finn Juhl, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful rare pair of lounge chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Holger
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20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Soborg Rosewood & Cane Plexus Modular Two Seat Sofa / Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Deland, FL
This set of easy chairs by Illum Wikkelsoø is part of the mid century design collection. The chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Danish Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Holger Christiansen in the
Category

20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather

Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Model 103 Lounge Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Neuss, NW
Model 103 Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen. High-quality frame made of solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Red Brown and Black Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chairs model ‘Ox’, leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s Due to the prominent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic mid-century modern hoop chair, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, features a round walnut
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Rope, Walnut

Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
H 26.75 in W 31.25 in D 28 in
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1950s Lovely and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 30.71 in W 29.34 in D 33.27 in
Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
) with legs in patinated oak. Illum Wikkelsø / Mikael Laursen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
H 34.26 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric upholstery, teak Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
H 36.82 in W 29.93 in D 35.63 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, blue fabric and oak lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s. This lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 39.18 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Black Leatherette
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, black leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s. Well-designed easy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Rocking Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful piece of modern and minimal design. Originally designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelso for
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery and Mahogany
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, leather,ette mahogany, Denmark 1960s. Well-designed easy chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
work of Illum Wikkelsø. The organically shaped easy chair has excellent comfort, which is emphasized by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair ‘ML91’ in Soft Green Velour Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø A. Mikael Laursen, lounge chair model ML91, original fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Illum Wikkelsø, Aarhus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus, this lounge chair features the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 10 by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 10 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oakland, CA
Illum Wikkelsø Danish lounge chair and ottoman, produced by A. Mikael Laursen, circa 1959, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model ML-91 with Stool Produced by Michael Laursen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model ML-91 with stool designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel 'ML214' Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in København K, DK
and steel. Designed in the early 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø. Manufactued by A. Mikael Laursen, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s. Well-designed pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs designed in 1960 by Illum Wikkelsø for Arflex, Italy. Wikkelsø's model 451
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø 'Wiki' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Espresso Leather, Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wilton, CT
This pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, known as the ‘Wiki’ model, is designed by Illum Wikkelsø
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Rare Danish Wenge Easychairs, Mod. 451 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare pair of Illum Wikkelsø easychairs, model 451 in solid wenge wood! Original green wool
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wenge

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual rocking chair by Danish architect Wikkelso. Made in Denmark ca' 1950's. A great example
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Grey Orange Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chairs by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Nanna Ditzel, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
was produced in 3 colours, black, white, and natural. Designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Chairs By Illum Wikkelso For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chairs by illum wikkelso you’re looking for. Each chairs by illum wikkelso for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a chairs by illum wikkelso, we have 262 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chairs by illum wikkelso — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chairs by illum wikkelso, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one chairs by illum wikkelso that is appealing in its simplicity, but Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen and A. Mikael Laursen produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a chairs by illum wikkelso start at $600 and top out at $53,241 with the average selling for $3,864.

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