Illum Wikkelso ML-90 three-seater sofa Laursen Denmark 1960
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A refined Illum Wikkelsø model ML-90 three-seater sofa, produced by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, circa 1960.
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelso ML90 sofa Mikael Lauersen Denmark 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
ML90 sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Lauersen in Denmark, 1956.
Fabric, Oak
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Landgraaf, NL
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
Mohair, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Wool Upholstered Three Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Longmont, CO
Illum Wikkelsø three-seater ‘Model ML-90” sofa produced by A.
Wool
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 82.29 in D 31.11 in
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Blue Sofa, by A. Mikael Laursen Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Odense, DK
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 sofa, by A. Mikael Laursen in the 1960s, upholstery in blue fabric.
Oak
Illum Wikkelso Sofa ML90 for Mikael Laursen, 1965
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Danish sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso wearing its original fabric. Its beech base responds to a customer's special order and makes it even more rare.
Wool
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model ML-90 by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model ML-90 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model ML-90 Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model ML-90 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa, ML90
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Legs in oak. Model ML 90, made by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1960s.
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa, ML90
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Legs in oak. Model ML 90, made by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1960s.
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa, ML90
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Legs in oak. Model ML 90, made by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1960s.
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelso model ML-90 three-seater sofa Laursen Denmark
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A refined Illum Wikkelsø model ML-90 three-seater sofa, produced by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, circa 1960.
Fabric, Teak
ML90 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø 1950s / New Upholstered
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, organic shaped three seater sofa, model ML90.
Fabric, Oak
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Landgraaf, NL
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
Mohair, Oak
Three Seater Sofa (ML-90) by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three Seater Sofa (ML-90) designed by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen, reimagined with mohair upholstery and distinguished by its quadrangle side face and crossed solid teak legs.
Mohair, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 82.29 in D 32.29 in
Danish ML-90 Reupholstered Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Michael Laursen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Michael Laursen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Clearly recognizable as a Illum Wikkelsø design is this comfortable ML-90 sofa.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 82.29 in D 32.29 in
Reupholstered Green/Blue Sofa ML-90 by Illum Wikkelsø for Michael Laursen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Michael Laursen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Clearly recognizable as an Illum Wikkelsø design is this comfortable ML-90 sofa.
Wool, Teak
1960s Illum Wikkelso Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Illum Wikkelso Sofa. Model ML-90. Sculpted oak legs.
Upholstery, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-seat Sofa Model ML-90 with Cross Legs of Oak
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Iconic Danish modern sofa by famed Illum Wikkelso. Clean functional and very modern lines with loose cushions raised on cross legs and frame of oak. Made in the second half...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelso Sofa Model Ml-90 Mikael Laursen and Son, Denmark, 1960
Located in London, GB
Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919–1999) was a Danish furniture designer whose key work, including the ML-90 sofa, was made during the heyday of Danish design in the 1950s and 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelso ML-90 Armchair, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable lounge chair ML-90 by Illum Wikkelso for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, Denmark, 1960s upholstered in light grey wool on a dark stained oak 'scissor leg' frame.
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 sofa produced by A. Mikael Laursen.
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Vintage Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 sofa in original wool. Superb oak base.
Oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 81.89 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model ML90 Manufactured by Mikael Laursen, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Stunning and rare Illum Wikkelsø three-seat sofa - model no. ML-90 - manufactured by Mikael Laursen, Denmark.
Upholstery, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat with Original Red Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Three-seat couch designed by Illum Wikkelsø, model ML 90. Oak legs with original black and red upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsö Model ML-90 Three-Seat Danish Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good three-seat sofa by Illum Wikkelsö model ML-90 in collaboration with Michael Laursen & Son.
Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 82 in D 31 in
Danish Sofa by Llum Wikkelso Sofa for Mikael Laursen, Denmark, Model ML-90
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful iconic design. Perfect condition. Reupholstered in two-tone felt fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Rare ML 90 Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Berlin, Germany
This ML 90 easy chair was designed in 1960 by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by A.
Oak
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with black horsehair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
$6,938Sale Price|24% Off
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Svante Skogh Four-Seat Bodö Sofa by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1960s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svante Skogh four-seat Bodö sofa by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1960s This rare four-seat Bodö sofa was designed by Svante Skogh and produced in Sweden by Seffle Möbelfabrik in ...
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 2 persons sofa with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with wool. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Fabric, Mahogany
Australia Model 50-4 Danish four seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Søren Willadsen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Australia Model 50-4 is an iconic mid-century Danish four seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for manufacturer Søren Willadsen in the 1960s. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Conditio...
Wool, Foam, Rubber, Teak
$4,641
H 33.86 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmq...
Fabric, Beech
$1,602
H 31.11 in W 84.65 in D 31.89 in
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
Velvet, Teak
Kaare Klint Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 2 persons sofa with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with light fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany, Fabric
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 31 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches Fair Vintage Condition - ...
Upholstery
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas. Frame of mahogany. Sides, seat and back upholstered with fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
$10,495
H 33.86 in W 69.69 in D 30.12 in
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva ...
Bouclé, Wood
Frits Henningsen 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Fritz Henningsen, born in 1889, operated his own workshop primarily in Copenhagen, overseeing the entire process from design to furniture production. His high-quality furniture, whic...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,461Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.93 in W 72.05 in D 33.08 in
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson. Re-upholstered to perfect condition. Vintage nos fabric. One from the first year of production! Soft seat a...
Fabric, Wood
$23,660Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.4 in W 94.1 in D 30.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Móveis CIMO, 1960's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Velvet, Imbuia
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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