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 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
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
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
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
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
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 Wikkelsø "Capella" Three Seat Sofa in Rosewood + Blue Sharkskin Wool
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
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
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
"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 Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Capella Sofa Group by Illum Wikkelsø, 1959
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Capella sofa group designed by Illum Wikkelsø 1959.
Leather, Rosewood
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Danish leather sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
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 Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model 'Capella' two-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s.
Leather, Oak
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.
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
Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen two seat sofa in solid rosewood.
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
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
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 Niels Eilersen, 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" 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
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 1959 the Capella series was produced by N.
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 Niels Eilersen in 1959.
Leather
Illum Wikkelso "Capella" Teak Three-Seating Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish three-seat sofa designed by N. Eilersen for manufacturer Illum Wikkelso.
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Rosewood and Leather Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful three-seat sofa in original brown leather full of perfect patina, in terrific soft condition over gorgeous rosewood frame by Illum Wikkelsø. Three sets of loose cushions,...
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish three-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
Rosewood
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. Danish, c. 1960s. In good solid order with light cosmetic wear to the frame. The cushions’ later up...
Teak
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 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
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Model Capella by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark.
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 Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Two person sofa by Illum Wikkelsö with frame of rosewood and cushions of black leather. Produced by Niels Eilersen, Denmark during the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
$2,563
H 31.89 in W 51.97 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury 2 seater Teak Sofa by Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type
Fabric, Teak
$3,450
H 34 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Chenille Upholstery, 1960s Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Folke Ohlsson, Svend Åge Madsen, Illum Wikkelsø, Grete Jalk
Located in Burbank, CA
1960's Midcentury Danish Modern couch for sale. It's a really long sofa, and was reupholstered in 2015. It has a solid teak frame in excellent condition. It was reupholstered using R...
Chenille, Teak
$3,538Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa in Teak with Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Komfort, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak and black leather, designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Komfort in 1960, is an impressive piece of furniture that exudes Scandinavian elegance an...
Leather, Teak
Juul Kristensen three seat sofa teak, Denmark 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Juul Kristensen three seat sofa in teak. Cushions upholstered with grey wool fabric. Made by Juul Kristensen in the 1960s.
Wool, Teak
Danish Vintage Leather Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A very rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage leather sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, ...
Leather, Wood
$6,060
H 31.5 in W 108.27 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s. Iconic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern four seater sofa designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama Denmark in 1955. Mo...
Oak
$2,230Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja, 1960 - 1970
By Sven Ellekaer , Coja Culemborg
Located in Bern, BE
Sven Ellekaer 2 seater leather sofa, produced by Coja. Natural nubuck leather with solid oak frame. Design: Sven Ellekaer Produced: Coja 1960 - 1970 Measurements: Height: 73 cm Widt...
Leather, Oak
$2,950
H 28.5 in W 87 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is great however cushions have significant wear. Ro...
Leather, Rosewood
$9,330
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The famous “Visingsö” series demonstrates Carl Malmsten’s fine sense of proportion, line tension and balance between the surfaces, and how skilfully he carried in the heritage of tra...
Bouclé, Oak
Arne Norell Leather Sofa, Model Indra, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Arne Norell Aneby Möbler, Sweden, 1960s. Rusty brown original leather. Good condition and signs of usage. Small damage on one of the leather straps on the back, see pict...
Leather
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson Sweden, 1960s Danish modern sofa upholstered in tan and black grass cloth Black leather detachable cushions Tapered wood legs ...
Leather
Danish Freestanding Teak Sofa in Green Corduroy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Danish freestanding three-seat sofa from the 1970s featuring an elegant solid teak frame and newly upholstered cushions in rich green 100% cotton corduroy. This beautiful...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
$3,521
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Jupiter Sofa by Finn Juhl for from France and Søn and France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. The sofa is ...
Leather, Rosewood
$8,450
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 31.5 in
2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous and beautiful shaped 3-seater sofa, model 2213, was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture in Denmark in 1962. Mogensen designed this sofa for his own living...
Leather, Wood
$5,594
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian 3 Seat Sofa in Solid Wood and Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exceptional Scandinavian three-seat sofa from the 1960s, crafted from solid wood and upholstered in original black leather. The most distinctive feature of the piece is its beautifu...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,115
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
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 manufactured by Niels Erik Eilersen in the early 1960s. It features original black leather uph...
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design, iconic sculpted seat back, and rich vintage teak finish. Vintage upholstered cushions ...
Teak
$2,098
H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl style Two-Seat Sofa with Dark Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage sofa for 2 persons in the style of Finn Juhl manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. It's upholstered with the original dark cognac-colored leather/almost brown with lig...
Leather, Oak
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.
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Styles to Know
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