Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s.
Teak
Pair of Armchairs in Elm by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant pair of Danish armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1950s. Crafted from elm, the chairs showcase a timeless Scandinavian design with beautifully bal...
Leather, Elm
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Teak Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, c1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a rare vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Capella Lounge Chair, an exquisite creation by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, dating back to the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Capella Bench by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Relive the golden age of Danish design with this bench featuring new cushions in blue fabric from the Capella series, designed by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s for Ni...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A classic vintage armchair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and crafted by renowned cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen in Denmark during the 1960s.
Elm
Danish Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Produced in Denmark by Niels Eilersen.
Leather, Teak
Midcentury 2 seater Teak Sofa Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type
Leather, Teak
Capella Coffee Table in wood by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step back into the golden age of Danish design with this classic rectangular coffee table from the Capella series, crafted by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s for Niels ...
Wood
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.
Leather, Rosewood
Black Leather and Elm Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This sculptural Danish elm armchair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s.
Leather, Elm
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
The IW3 was produced in 3 colours, black, white, and natural. Designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s.
Beech
Great Pair of Leather Armchairs by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of leather and hardwood by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
Great Leather and Hardwood Sofa by Illum Wilkkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Montreal, QC
Green leather and hardwood sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
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. The unique armrest inlay is a highlight of the design.
Upholstery, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Niels Eilersen Capella Model No 4 MCM Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Capella Model No. 4 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 26.75 wide x 29 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 12.5 ...
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Capella Coffee Table by I Wikkelsø for N Eilersen, 1960.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Capella Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern minimalist rosewood side or coffee table.
Rosewood
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 Oak Sofa for Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
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
Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen High back Lounge Chair
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen Lounge chair of rosewood Original upholstery, patinated nature leather. Model Capella, made by N. Eilersen.
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 2 items a
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 42 cm
Wood
Rosewood and Leather Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid rosewood frame, wide flattened arms, and loose natural leather cushions with a beauti...
Leather
Danish Modern, Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair for N. Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant rocking chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by N. Eilersen, Denmark, during the 1960s. The chair showcases Wikkelsø’s characteristic balance between organic form an...
Lambskin, Wool, Beech
Leather and Elm Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Sculptural Danish armchair in elm designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen. It was made in Denmark during the 1950s.
Leather, Elm
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious, ambitious concept, executed with expert technical prowess—here we have an all original vintage condition “Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood a...
Cord, Beech
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
This model No. 4 “Capella” is a refined example of Wikkelsø’s understated yet highly sophisticated approach to Danish modern design. Made out from solid teak, the frames display beau...
Wool, Teak
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
Danish Leather Capella Armchair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish leather Capella armchair by Illum Wikkelso. This was made in Denmark by Niels Eilersen in the 1960’s.
Leather, Wood
$1,307Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler, teak.
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler. Teak wood. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. New reupholstered in a few years ago.
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Armchair IW2 in Oak by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Armchair IW2 in Oak by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century modern oak chair designed by Danish architect Kristian Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by master carpen...
Oak
$660Sale Price|53% Off
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table Capella by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic square coffee table from the Capella series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for the Danish manufactory Niels Eilersen during the 1960s.
Rosewood
Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This stunning chair was manufactured at the cabinetmaker N. Eilersen in the...
Papercord, Beech
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
Lounge / Armchairs in teak by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s, Danish design
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A modern set of armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark during the 1950s.This example is Model No. 4, Capella, and reflects Wikkelsø’s refined ...
Teak
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Danish IW3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
IW3 rocking chair designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, Denmark in 1958.
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
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.
Wood
Unavailable
H 29 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
“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., made in Denmark, C. 1959.
Papercord, Teak
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Danish Teak and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in the 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured in Denmark by Niels Eilersen.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Pair of "Capella" Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1959
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Pair of open-arm teak "Capella" armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1959.
Fabric, Teak
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 inlay is a highlight of the design.
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
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 24.61 in D 20.48 in
Black Leather and Teak Desk Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, 1960s.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Designed by the Danish designer Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen and is dated to the 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø Midcentury High Back Teak Lounge Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Malmo, SE
This midcentury teak high-back armchair is designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Niels Eilersen. The chair has beautiful twisted armrests and original leather up...
Leather, Teak
Danish Two-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in the 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured in Denmark by Niels Eilersen.
Rosewood Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Low-slung rosewood sofa with statement-orange upholstery. Comfortable yet low profile cushions make for clean lines, enhancing the rosewood frame.
Danish Two-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in the 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured in Denmark by Niels Eilersen.
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelso armchair 1962 in Teak for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
What I like most about this chair is it's elegant moss green color which combines perfectly with the organic shape of the armrest. It is very confortable to sit in and gives the feel...
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø Midcentury Teak and Leather Lounge Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Malmo, SE
This midcentury teak armchair is designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Niels Eilersen. The chair has beautiful twisted armrests and leather upholstery with minor...
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
IW3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Nilersen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Model IW3 rocking chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 for Eilersen. The chair has been fully restored, wood has been sanded and covered in natural Danish oil to expose the beaut...
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A solid ash desk chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s with new leather upholstery.
Leather, Ash
Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with upholstered cushions.
Upholstery, Teak
Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful armchair in teak designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Produced in the 1950s in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury rocking chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in
Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period three seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960 Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Armchair in Solid Oak by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
Armchair in solid oak designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Armchair the Ring Chair Number 23 by Illum Wikkelsö for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair the ring chair number 23 by Illum Wikkelsö for Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Lacquered beech and cane.
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
Set of Two Teak Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960 Denmark
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period set of 2 lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1960s Danish Teak Vintage Armchair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Danish vintage armchair in solid teak, this was designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, and it dates from the 1960s.
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.25 in D 29 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Scandinavian Modern pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen. The pair of teak armchairs are covered with the original multi-colored fabric similar to boucle.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 29.53 in
1960s Danish Teak Vintage Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Danish vintage sofa in solid teak, this was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen and it dates from the 1960s.
Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1960s Pair of Danish Teak Armchairs by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare pair of Danish vintage armchairs in solid teak, these were designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen and they date from the 1960s.
Teak
Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "EK" designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Manufactured in Denmark by N. Eilersen in the 1960s. Solid teak with brass details. Recently upholstered in beige linen fab...
Brass
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.
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.