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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 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
Category

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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 Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

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 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 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

Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelso, Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Illum Wikkelsø easy chair, previously reupholstered in red nubuk leather, on tapered rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelso, Lounge Chair
Illum Wikkelso, Lounge Chair
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'Ox Chair' shows
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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

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
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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 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

Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ML 91 - Reupholstered easy chair in new textile (Elle from Kvadrat, code 0220 and 0280 respectively
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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 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

Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel 'ML214' Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in København K, DK
Organic shaped easy chair in patinated black leather with a beautiful contrast of materials leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø Style Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman Cognac Colored Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Supercool leather lounge chair with ottoman in the style of Illum Wikkelso. Very minimal wear for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Plexus Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg 1970s, Set of 2
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
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

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

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

1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg The plexus chair
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Easy Chair and Ottoman Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare easy chair and ottoman model 272 in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Sofa by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Nanna Ditzel, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
The plexus armchair series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s and produced by CFC
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus easy chairs in mahogany The plexus armchair series was
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Illum Wikkelso Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
Illum Wikkelsø restored side table in oak from the Plexus series produced by CFC Silkeborg in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Pair of Easy Chairs in Grey and White Polkadot Upholstery
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
traits of the designs of Kurt Østervig and Illum Wikkelsø. Kindly be aware that these chairs are in used
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Elshout, NL
Spotted in the blink of an eye, this is an Eilersen! Design is often attributed to Illum Wikkelsø
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, grey blue fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s. This easy chair is executed in thick grey
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 32.68 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1960 and produced by Soren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair
H 37.8 in W 35.04 in D 29.53 in
Rare Set of Illum Wikkelsø Sculptural Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic set of sculptural armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelso and made by Niels Eilersen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Set of Illum Wikkelsø Sculptural Armchairs
Rare Set of Illum Wikkelsø Sculptural Armchairs
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Illum Wikkelsoe Easy Chair No. 103 in Teak & Leather by Mikael Laursen Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
One of three rare Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsoe for Michael Laursen, Denmark, 1959. The chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Midcentury 'Capella' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Niels Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish modern solid teak Capella easy chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1959 and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of "Capella" Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1959
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Pair of open-arm teak "Capella" armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelso easy chairs
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ultra rare pair of easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark 1960. This is for a pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wood

Illum Wikkelso easy chairs
Illum Wikkelso easy chairs
H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful easy chair with wonderful and ergonomically shaped armrests. Teak frame and fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair for Niels Eilersen
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair for Niels Eilersen
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model Croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare pair Illum Wikkelso easy chairs for Arflex Italy 1964
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare pair of 1960s vintage black leather easy chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Italian manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Genius by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chairs model Genius designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 110 by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 110 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Croissant by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model Croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model ML-91 by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model ML-91 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 110 by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 110 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Ek Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Ek designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model EK Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model EK designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Ek Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Ek designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model V11 Produced by Holger Christensen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model V11 and 1 foot stool designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair with Ottoman "Capella", Rosewood and Black Leather
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Armchair in rosewood with high back, from Denmark, 1960s. Designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chairs Produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Leather and Teak Wood. Excellent vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair in Oak and Fabric for Mikael Laursen, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and probably manufactured by Mikael Laursen Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Set of Two "Capella" Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs in Leather
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
‘Capella’ chairs were designed by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen in Denmark during the early 1960s. Superb
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal illum wikkelso easy chair for your home. A illum wikkelso easy chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a illum wikkelso easy chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each illum wikkelso easy chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen and CFC Silkeborg each produced at least one beautiful illum wikkelso easy chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair?

Prices for a illum wikkelso easy chair start at $1,059 and top out at $61,412 with the average selling for $4,675.

Illum Wikkelsø for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.