$5,995 / set
H 32 in W 29 in D 29 in
Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg MCM Danish Rosewood Genius Lounge Chairs - Pair
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Rosewood Genius Lounge Chairs - Pair Each
Upholstery, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood and Leather ‘Genius’ Chair
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Classic ‘Genius’ lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg. Produced by CFC in Denmark
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in
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.
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Genius lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark, 1960
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Superb shaped pair of “Genius” lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by CFC
Leather, Rosewood
'Genius' Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice little chair, very well looked after and in great original condition.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Genius Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 'Geniues' easy chairs or armchaairs designed by Illum Wikkelso for Silkeborg Stained
Beech
Illum Wikkelsø 'Genius' Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø by CFC Silkeborg, 'Genius' chair, leather and rosewood, Denmark, 1950s. This
Leather, Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood Genius Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hudson, NY
Produced by CFC Silkeborg. Original finish and leather. Some dark marks under finish on one arm. Small stain and fading on one cushion. Beautiful rosewood frames.
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Lounge Chair Model Genius for CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful Danish lounge chair in beautiful wood and burgundy leather. Model Genius. Design by Illum
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Mahogany Lounge Chair "Genius" 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kongens Lyngby, DK
Mahogany frame lounge chair with the original light yellow wool cushions. Designed by Illum
Wool, Mahogany
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H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair Model Genius in Oak by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Rare oak lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Model Genius for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark. The
Fabric, Oak
Country Pine Nightstand
Located in Sheffield, MA
This night table or stand has a 3 sided tray like surround top and a single dovetailed drawer with a metal knob and shelf for storage and a place to put books or other items.
Pine
$3,240 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century. Incredible rosewood chairs with beautiful Patina throughout. Modernist square arms and t...
Cowhide, Rosewood
Petite Charles Dudouyt Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew with ball base detail. Wonderful rich patina and great small scale Newly rewired with new Linen Shade. France, 1940's
Brass
$1,982 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 This exceptional pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the early 20th century and bears the signature of renowned French de...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$6,969 / set
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
Dutch Arts and Crafts design, elegant oak lounge chairs. These very stylish chairs are made by Dutch design icon Bas Van Pelt and they are in excellent condition. The handcrafted oa...
Wood
$5,985 / set
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 28.5 in
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs. No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
Stainless Steel, Metal
Göte Möbler Designed Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs features tufted vintage leather, sleek and slender rosewood frame, and unique Danish design. The comfortable and stylish contour...
Leather, Rosewood
18th Century Baroque Oak Library Table Console, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque oak library table with two functioning drawers has heavy turned legs and lower stretcher. Restored, strong, stable and ready for use. All scratches, cracks, din...
Oak
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the 1940s Art Deco movement. Crafted from solid oak, it features a solid construction an...
Oak
$1,099 / item
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Arts and Crafts Oak Elbow Chairs, in the Manner of George Walton
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak elbow chairs, in the manner of George Walton, with re-rushed back and seat panels, square supports with floor stretchers. Price per chair Seat Height: 4...
Rush, Oak
$1,081
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 7.29 in
Midcentury Rectangular Box in Wood and Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$16,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Low Lounge Chairs
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Viborg Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s Pair of rare 'Viborg' lounge chairs designed by Bernard Brunier and edited by Coulon...
Suede
$16,823 / set
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 32.68 in
ARNE JACOBSEN FOR ASKO „ROVER“ ARMCHAIRS LEATHER ASH WOOD, FINLAND 1960s
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Beautiful as rare "Rover" armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Asko, made of lacquered ash wood and the finest dark brown leather, Finland, 1960s. The armchairs are completely screwless an...
Leather, Ash
Modular Orbis Armchair by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
By Luigi Colani
Located in Uccle, BE
Modular Orbis Armchairs or sofa by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
Fabric, Wood
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.