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Illum Wikkelsø Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very sleek Danish midcentury sofa. Refurbished and covered with navy blue cotton velvet upholstery. Four rosewood conic legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa
H 29 in W 96 in D 30 in
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
individually. Manufactured by P. Schultz. Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) was a prominent Danish furniture designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Settee by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two-seater sofa with tapered rosewood legs and 2 seat cushions. Upholstered with red leather. Model V12. Exceptional condition for a piece of this vintage. Very little wear with...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Settee by Illum Wikkelso
Settee by Illum Wikkelso
H 25 in W 55.5 in D 27 in
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
Category

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
1970s Vintage Modular Seating Group by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare modular seating group from the 1970s. Design by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg. The seating
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 sofa produced by A. Mikael Laursen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
H 28 in W 82 in D 31 in
Lounge Chair Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and interesting chair design. Limited production. Survivor. 360 degree form with new upholstery, hand stitched in the manner as found. It can be sat in and positioned from any ...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair Illum Wikkelso
Lounge Chair Illum Wikkelso
H 23.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic mid-century modern hoop chair, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, features a round walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Rope, Walnut

Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
H 26.75 in W 31.25 in D 28 in
vintage couch daybed 60s Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage couch daybed 60s Illum Wikkelso period 60's designs Illum Wrapso N. Eilersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage couch  daybed  60s  Illum Wikkelso
vintage couch  daybed  60s  Illum Wikkelso
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 30.32 in
Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model V12 - 2-seater sofa in dark brown leather with solid rosewood legs. Illum Wikkelsø / Holger
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
H 26.78 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Couch Daybed 1960s Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage couch daybed 1960s Illum Wikkelso Period 1960s Designs Illum Wrapso N. Eilersen Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Couch Daybed 1960s Illum Wikkelso
Vintage Couch Daybed 1960s Illum Wikkelso
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 30.32 in
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent “Capella” armchair designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. With beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Palisander

“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø, Stool, Shearling, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige shearling stool or ottoman designed and produced by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
) with legs in patinated oak. Illum Wikkelsø / Mikael Laursen.
Category

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 Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1950s Lovely and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 30.71 in W 29.34 in D 33.27 in
Illum Wikkelsø V11 Sofa by Holger Christiansen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored V11 sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø. The original birch legs have been
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Stool Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed by Danish architect Illum Wikkelsø. Great condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Pair of Danish armchairs model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia" Beautiful & confortable armchair made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, leather, stainless steel, Denmark, 1960s. Sofa in black leather by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 33.86 in
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair. Measure: Seat depth 20".
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
H 34 in W 32 in D 35 in
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s A design by Illum Wikkelsø
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelso Style Sofa in New Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very comfortable well-made sofa in the Danish Modern Style. This has been reupholstered at some point in this tasteful bright greenish yellow fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
H 25.99 in W 90.16 in D 31.11 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, blue fabric and oak lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s. This lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 39.18 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric upholstery, teak Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
H 36.82 in W 29.93 in D 35.63 in
“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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Sofa Designed in the Manner of Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A black, three seater leather sofa by an unknown designer, in the manner of Illum Wikkelso
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare oak sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Søren Willadsen’s Møbelfabrik, early 1950s. Dismountable frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
H 28.35 in W 74.02 in D 29.14 in
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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Black and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso black leather and rosewood three-seater sofa model V11. This sofa is upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelso Model Ml91 Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illum Wikkelso lounge chair model ML-91 for Michael Larsen, Denmark. Sculptural oak x form base
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s This modern sofa is designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø Black Leather and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso. Three-seater sofa original upholstered with black patinated leather, cone-shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Rocking Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful piece of modern and minimal design. Originally designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelso for
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs with pouf Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelso a pair of 'Capella' armchairs with ottoman made in Denmark around 1960. Rio
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palisander

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

Set of Four Dining Chairs Attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lyon, FR
Danish chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Made of rosewood with new cushions, freshly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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 Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This well-designed armchair shows an unusual
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
This Ringstol Lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is a perfect expression of Danish Modernism and and an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

Illum Wikkelsö, Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Distressed Brown Leather, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stamford, CT
Illum Wikkelsö, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Rare Sofa, Distressed Brown Leather, Rosewood Legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Teak ‘Capella’ Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
Solmer Vedel, Finn Juhl, Illum Wikkels, and Nana Ditzel. Wikkelso (spelled Wikkels) is a lesser-known
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø "V11" Brown Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst working with master
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelso Ox Lounge Highback Chair Danish Mid Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illum Wikkelso “Ox” Lounge Chair. Recently recovered.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Apollo seating group in cognac leather for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Apollo set by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø in an extraordinary large set. The set consist
Category

Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair ‘ML91’ in Soft Green Velour Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø A. Mikael Laursen, lounge chair model ML91, original fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

70s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella, renovated armchair, teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella. High-backed armchair made of solid teak wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Rare Danish Wenge Easychairs, Mod. 451 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare pair of Illum Wikkelsø easychairs, model 451 in solid wenge wood! Original green wool
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wenge

Sofa from the 1960s Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Neuss, NW
: Illum Wikkelsø, manufacturer: N. Eilersen A/S (branding on the frame).  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair from the 1960s Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Neuss, NW
. Designer: Illum Wikkelsø, manufacturer: N. Eilersen A/S (branding on the frame).
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Illum Wikkelso Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of illum wikkelso seating for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every item from our selection of illum wikkelso seating was constructed with great care. There are 887 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of illum wikkelso seating you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of illum wikkelso seating — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of illum wikkelso seating made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen and A. Mikael Laursen each produced at least one beautiful piece of illum wikkelso seating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Illum Wikkelso Seating?

Prices for a piece of illum wikkelso seating start at $495 and top out at $55,108 with the average selling for $3,869.

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