Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s. Original brown leather upholstery with light
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s. Original brown leather upholstery with light
Leather
$11,444
H 33.08 in W 33.86 in D 30.71 in
V11 - Lounge chair w. stool in buffalo leather by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model V11 - Lounge chair in patinated buffalo leather and tapered legs in Brazilian rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
$16,306
H 34.26 in W 37.8 in D 37.41 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Leather, Oak
$2,234 / set
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
chair model V11. An important partner was C. F. Christensen, Silkeborg, for whom he designed the
Mahogany
$3,019 / set
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F. Christensen, Silkeborg, for whom he designed the
Mahogany
$845 / item
H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
1960 Illum Wikkelso Fully Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
chair and his easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F. Christensen, Silkeborg, for whom he
Oak
Illum Wikkelso V11 Pyramid Lounge Chair for Holger Christiansen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is a rare Illum Wikkelso V11 pyramid lounge chair in supple brown leather
Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair, Model V11, From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair, Model V11, From Denmark, Circa 1960. Original brown leather
Leather
Sold
H 34.26 in W 34.65 in L 34.26 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model V11 Produced by Holger Christensen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model V11 and 1 foot stool designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Set of Two Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
widest known are his rocking chair and his easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F
Rosewood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in L 34.65 in
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair Model ML-91 by Michael Lauersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Michael Laursen
Located in Knebel, DK
Comfortable armchair model ML-91 by Illum Wikkelsø for Michael Lauersen. The chair has original
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Sofa in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
widest known are his rocking chair and his easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F
Rosewood
Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
V11, 2 easy chairs with stools in patinated brown leather on legs of Brazilian rosewood. Maker
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 20.08 in
Illum Vikkelso Set of Three Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Oak and Grey Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
chair and his easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F. Christensen, Silkeborg, for whom
Fabric, Oak
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair in White Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
chair model V11.
Fabric
Sold
H 38 in W 35 in D 35 in
High Back Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Covered in Red Tonus Four Wool
By Bramin Mobler, Illum Wikkelsø, H.W. Klein
Located in Bridgeport, CT
his more traditional designs and bear more resemblance to Illum Wikkelso's coveted V11 chair. This
Aluminum
Sold
H 33.47 in W 34.26 in D 36.23 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Danish Modern Easy Chair Model "V11" in Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare original production large easy chair model "V11" with matching foot stool designed by
Leather, Hardwood
Illum Wikkelsø 'Pyramid' Chair in Teak and Leather
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen, lounge chair model V11 'Pyramid,' teak and leather, by
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chair in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
widest known are his rocking chair and his easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F
Rosewood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
easy chair model V11. An important partner was C. F. Christensen, Silkeborg, for whom he designed the
Rosewood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
upholstery. The Plexus series is designed to be taken apart making it easy to combine eg. two Plexus chairs
Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Monumental V11 Lounge chair in superb black leather with rosewood pyramid legs designed by Illum
Lounge chair, model V11 by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chicago, IL
A leather and rosewood armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso.
Leather, Rosewood
Green Leather Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Located in New York, NY
Green Leather Model V 11 Easy Chair designed by Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christensen Mobelfabrik
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 34.5 in W 37.5 in D 38.5 in
Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model V11, by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1965 and relaunched by Stouby Furniture, Illum Wikkelsø's V11 lounge chair and ottoman
Leather, Oak
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
$9,400 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,171 / item
H 54.73 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Brass and Leather Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade, De-light f2
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light F2 designed by Jonathan Amar is a sculptural floor lamp that merges French design sensibility with artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship. Built on a directional pear-shaped b...
Brass
$6,039
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare pie...
Suede, Oak
Sold|$4,500
H 15.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Folke Ohlsson Model 1304-T Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Stone, Brass
$11,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in Dm 42.52 in
Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Chandelier Sculpture Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular chandelier sculpture lamp made of wrought iron and blown glass, worked directly onto the ironwork to adapt to its shape. It is, without a doubt, a masterpiece created by ...
Wrought Iron, Iron
Charlotte Perriand, Freeform Console Bench, Pine, France, 1967
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted freeform console or bench in pine and black-painted metal. Designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand for Résidence La Cascade, Arc 1600, France, 1967-1969.
Pine
$1,898 / item
H 23.43 in Dm 18.51 in
J260 Large Rustic Aged Brass & Hand-Stitched Belgian Linen Sconce by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large aged brass wall light/sconces with full-size signature hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen taper shades, illuminate with li...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
Ingo Maurer Lampampe, Germany 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Ingo Maurer’s company Design M is based in Munich and has been designing intriguing lighting for over 40 years. Ingo Maurer’s output is distinctive in form and concept. His desire to...
Metal
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-structure...
Walnut
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
On Hold|$2,800 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
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.
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