Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Danish, 1919-1999
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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Creator: Illum Wikkelsø
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid teak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,513 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
The plexus armchair series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark.
The armchairs are in good condition and features a frame in Mahoga...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Scissor-Leg Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the iconic allure of genuine Danish mid-century modern design with this exquisitely charming sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso for A. Mikael Laursen. This 80" three-seat sofa h...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic rocking chairs produced during the Danish mid century furniture period, the IW3 is ergonomically designed and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Beech
$1,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa,, made in Denmark,,1960. Re-upholsterd (long time ago) in a wonderful / colorful poppy flower fabric, Jack Lenor Larson St...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Teak Folding Table, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Silkenborg
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Illum Wikkelso set of three folding tables that nest into an occasional
table for storage. Manufactured for Silkeborg Furniture Makers Denmark
1960.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
Table with Folding Tables by Illum Wikkelso, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine set of three beautifully scaled and detailed teak folding tables that nest elegantly into a side table for storage.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Seat and back in brown wool, re-upholstery available upon request.
Five ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,750 / item
1960s I. Wikkelso Palisander Cabinet, Three Folding Tables by Silkeborg, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Silkenborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- labeled by producer
- Dimmensions of the 3 Tables: 43x44x41 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Danish Modern Teak Illum Wikkelso Teak Planter
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak planter designed by Illum Wikkelso. Original black plastic liner. Two available. Price is per piece.
Professional, skill...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,395 / item
Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia" Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
Beautiful & confortable armchair made in rosewood and wool fabric - good original condition...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Rosewood and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury Danish rosewood and leather sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg. Beautiful organic design with joinery resembling a tree branch, between the sides and back. An overal...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Nesting Tables Model 219 Made In Teak By Johannes Andersen & Illum Wikkelsø
By Johannes Andersen, Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 nesting tables, model 219, made of teak and designed by Johannes Andersen & Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s. The tables a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Model Ml 140 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Mid-Century Danish Modern sofa Model ML140 by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, 1960s.
Beautiful and elegant three seater sofa designed by renowned Danish architect Illum Wikkels...
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1960s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 Illum Wikkelso Fully Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
1960 Illum Wikkelso fully restored DanishoOak Plexus side table by CFC Silkeborg
The well designed side table can be used as both side table and with a pillow on top of it also as ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Teak Armchair Chair Ocher Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with thick
ocher aniline leather.
Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Niels Eilersen.
Great comfort with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Side Table Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare side table chair model 103 in rosewood designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Beautifully designed side table in rosewood. The solid rosewood legs show a beautiful grain and lean sli...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Oak
Illum Wilkkelso Danish Nesting Tables
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Illum Wikkelsø is the Danish designer of this unique set of nesting tables.
It is the complete and original set of three folding tables . Three tables that nest into an occasional ta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
1950s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Capella Bench and table 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step back into the golden age of Danish design with this classic rectangular coffee table from the Capella series, crafted by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s for Niels ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dinner Chairs Design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dinner chairs design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark.
Beautiful set of four rare dark wood dining table chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 19...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,127 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This lounge chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Laursen in Denmark in the 1960s. This lounge c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare easy chairs ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Very Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, DE
A set of four patinated oak side chairs, front legs with visible joints, seat and back stretched with brown painted colored leather. Manufactured by Mikael Laursen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 10 by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 10 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Dimensions lowback (W x D x H): 80 x 78 x 80 cm, SH 38 cm.
Di...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Mid Century Rosewood Folding Snack Table Set
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Illum Wikkelso Mid Century Rosewood Folding Snack Table Set
This table set measures: 18 wide x 17 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Armchair Chair Brown Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with brown aniline leather.
Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Niels Eilersen.
Great comfort with the org...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs and Tray Table by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With gorgeous striped fabric upholstery and teak frames, this pair of Danish lounge chairs is completed by a tray-topped square coffee table. Please confirm item location with seller...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Teak
$1,400 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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 original back patinated leather and is made of a solid wood frame with the signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelso Expanding Teak Coffee Table for Kofoeds Mobelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Expanding teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Koefoeds, Denmark. This piece features a substantial and beautifully sculpted pr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table Model Genius Produced by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model Genius designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Stool Model 91 Produced by Michael Laursen in Aarhus, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool model 91 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Aarhus, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
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
1960s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Illum Wikkelsø side table for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful jatoba side table by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1960s. Very solid and functional table. The color of the Jatoba and the warm wood grain is spectacular.
Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table by Illum Wikkelso for Silkeborg, Denmark, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in München, Bavaria
This Scandinavian coffee table was designed by Illum Wikkelso for CF Christiansen Silkeborg in Denmark in the 1960s. Typical of the best Danish modern design, the excellent craftsmanship matches the refined details such as beautifully carved x-shaped legs and the cut outs for the hand cut glas...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
A Three Seater Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three seat sofa attributed to Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen. Covered in green wool with oak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Price Upon Request
Illum Wikkelsø furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Illum Wikkelsø furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Illum Wikkelsø furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 241 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Illum Wikkelsø were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johannes Andersen, Peter Hvidt, and France & Søn. Prices for Illum Wikkelsø furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $614 and can go as high as $37,737, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,450.
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