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.
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Creator: Illum Wikkelsø
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 fabric. Manufactured by Aarhus Møbelfabrik / Illums Bolighus 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Fabric, Wenge
1950s Illum Wikkelsø Nº 272 Rosewood Cocktail Table Danish Mid-Century Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare Brazilian rosewood Danish designed square side table.
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Oak
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
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Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Mid Century Rosewood Folding Snack Table Set
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Countryside, 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...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Nanna Ditzel, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Matching sofa is also available.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Teak
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid teak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Leather Sofa in Rosewood Capella by Illum Wikkelso, Mid Century 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Danish leather sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1950s. Known as the Capella sofa, this rare two-seater features a solid rosewood frame with original black le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Illum Wikkelso, Coffee Table for Møbelfabrikken Toften, 1960's
By Mobelfabrikken Toften, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish rosewood coffee table by Illum Wikkelso, model ML115, designed in 1960 for Møbelfabrikken Toften. Beautiful rosewood veneer top, Features geometrical design with impression of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
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
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 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
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 Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik, Denmark.
Excellent condition.
Original pieces from t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$7,809 / set
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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 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 Wikkelsø Easy Chair with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Easy chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø in teak and canvas. The solid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,162 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Coffee Table Made In Teak By Illum Wikkelsø From 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
A large coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelsø and crafted in teak from the 1960s is a prime example of Danish mid-century modern design that seamlessly combines functionality and a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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 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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
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
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Aarhus, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus, this lounge chair features the original leather upholstery and stunning rosewood frame. The model 451 lounge chair's fr...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø side table for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
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
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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