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
Cord, Rope, Walnut
Danish Modern Ringstol Hoop Lounge Chair By Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern Ringstol hoop-shaped lounge chair from the 1950s was designed by Danish
Papercord, Walnut
$3,300
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All
Wicker, Wood
Ringstol Lounge by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Minneapolis, MN
a vintage original lounge chair crafted from tinted beechwood and woven papercord. signature hoop
Papercord, Beech
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original vintage condition “Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, Denmark
Cord, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Loves Park, IL
Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" chair. Walnut frame and cording. Marked "made in Denmark".
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 28.75 in
Danish Mcentury Illum Wikkelso Ringstol Teak and Woven Cord model 23 Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Surbiton, GB
Illum wikkelso ringstol teak and woven cord model 23 chair.
Papercord, Teak
Ringstol Chairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The ringstol chair by Nanna Ditzel, in teak, designed in 1958 and produced by Kolds Saeverek. This
Wool, Teak
Pair of 'Ringstol' Chairs by Illum Wikkelso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beech Easy Chairs w/Seat & Back of Woven Cane, Model 23
Wood, Cane
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
Cord, Beech
Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare pair of "Ringstol" lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Beautiful teak
Rope, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Style "Ringstol" Rope Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual round body rope chair in the vein of Illum Wikkelsø's "Ringstol" model 23. This chair
Illum Wikkelso Ringstol Lounge Chair FULLY RESTORED
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful example of Illum Wikkelso's Ringstol lounge chair. Fully restored with refinished wood
Cord, Beech
Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" Ring Chair, Rope, Walnut
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern chair by Illum Wikkelso, traces of red ink stamp, in the bottom.
Rope, Walnut
Pair of Ringstol Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Made in Denmark circa 1950s.
Wood, Cord
Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" Ring Chair, Rope, Walnut, Stamped
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and modern, Classic design chair by Illum Wikkelsø.
Rope, Walnut
Danish Modern Jute Cord "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern, 1950s, Ringstol lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø are walnut stained birch
Jute, Birch
Mid-Century Modern "Ringstol" Woven Hoop Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" hoop chair. This unique Danish modern hoop chair features a
Seagrass, Beech
Sold
H 26.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
“Ringstol” by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in New York, NY
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, Denmark, 1950’s. A
Cord, Beech
Iconic Danish Modern Ringstol Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in New York, NY
Truly a midcentury Danish modern classic, the Ringstol chair is stylish, comfortable, and chic
Cord, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 31 in D 34 in
Danish Modern Ringstol Chair by Illum Wikkelso / style Hans Wegner Fin Juhl
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Illum Wikkelso Ringstol chair. Please inquire for additional photos. The cording has
Scandinavian Modern Ringstol Woven Hoop Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern "Ringstol" chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark features a round
Cord, Birch
Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" Rope Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage ringstol chair no. 23 designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Denmark
Rope, Walnut, Wood
Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare pair of "Ringstol" lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Beautiful teak
Rope, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Cord, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" Ring Chair, Rope, Walnut, Stamped
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Exceptional chair by Illum Wikkelsø. Beautifully made. Excellent condition.
Rope, Walnut
Danish Modern "Ringstol" Hoop Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Danish modern hoop chair features a sturdy teak construction, a sleek angular frame
Teak, Cord
Danish Modern Hoop Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish modern hoop or "Ringstol" lounge chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels
Teak, Rope
Illum Wikkelso Ringstol Chair, 1950
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hudson, NY
rest area is slightly lighter than the rest of the chair with some mild finish wear along the legs
Cord, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of "Ringstol" Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Loves Park, IL
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol chair. Solid walnut frame and original cording.
Cord, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of "Ringstol" Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of Illum Wikkelsø "Ringstol" chairs. Walnut frames and cording. Marked "made
Illum Wikkelso Ringstol Teak and Woven Cord Ring Chair
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Ringstol chair was produced in Denmark by N. Eilersen beginning in the mid-1950s. This chair is
Cord, Teak
Sold
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Ringstol Model 23 for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Gorgeous Danish modern Ringstol chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, circa 1950
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
Illum Wikkelso Ringstol Lounge Chair by Niels Eilersen Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare lounge chair "Ringstol " by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s. The cane was
Cane, Teak
$9,338
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,066 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$921 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$15,464
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$2,117 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$20,106 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,304 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
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.