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V11 Chair

Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair From Denmark, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

V11 - Lounge chair w. stool in buffalo leather by Illum Wikkelsø
V11 - Lounge chair w. stool in buffalo leather by Illum Wikkelsø

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

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960 Illum Wikkelso Fully Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
1960 Illum Wikkelso Fully Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

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Illum Wikkelso V11 Pyramid Lounge Chair for Holger Christiansen
Illum Wikkelso V11 Pyramid Lounge Chair for Holger Christiansen

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair, Model V11, From Denmark, Circa 1960
Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair, Model V11, From Denmark, Circa 1960

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

Category

Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model V11 Produced by Holger Christensen in Denmark
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model V11 Produced by Holger Christensen in Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Illum Vikkelso Set of Two Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
1960s Illum Vikkelso Set of Two Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair Model ML-91 by Michael Lauersen
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair Model ML-91 by Michael Lauersen

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Sofa in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Sofa in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

Pair of Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

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H 33.47 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Illum Vikkelso Set of Three Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Oak and Grey Fabric
Illum Vikkelso Set of Three Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Oak and Grey Fabric

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair in White Fabric
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair in White Fabric

1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair in White Fabric

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H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in

1960s Illum Wikkelsø Danish Armchair in White Fabric

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Knebel, DK

chair model V11.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

High Back Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Covered in Red Tonus Four Wool
High Back Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Covered in Red Tonus Four Wool

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 by Holger Christiansen in Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Easy Chair Model "V11" in Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
Danish Modern Easy Chair Model "V11" in Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Illum Wikkelsø 'Pyramid' Chair in Teak and Leather
Illum Wikkelsø 'Pyramid' Chair in Teak and Leather

Illum Wikkelsø 'Pyramid' Chair in Teak and Leather

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H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 36.23 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chair in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
1960s Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chair in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg

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

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric

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

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair
Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair

Illum Wikkelso V11 Chair

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H 35.04 in W 37.01 in D 33.86 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Lounge chair, model V11 by Illum Wikkelso
Lounge chair, model V11 by Illum Wikkelso

Lounge chair, model V11 by Illum Wikkelso

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H 33.5 in W 38 in D 36 in

Lounge chair, model V11 by Illum Wikkelso

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Chicago, IL

A leather and rosewood armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Green Leather Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Green Leather Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelso

Green Leather Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelso

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H 32.5 in W 38 in D 28.25 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model V11, by Illum Wikkelsø
Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model V11, by Illum Wikkelsø

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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V11 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic v11 chair available at 1stDibs. Each v11 chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a v11 chair, we have 21 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect v11 chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each v11 chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Illum Wikkelsø, Alias and Patrick Norguet each produced at least one beautiful v11 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a V11 Chair?

A v11 chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,528, while the lowest priced sells for $659 and the highest can go for as much as $19,555.

Illum Wikkelsø for sale on 1stDibs

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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