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
Illum Wikkelso Designed Coffee Table
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Illum Wikkelso for A. Mikael Laursen table in solid teak wood. Beautiful design with wedge or triangle shaped legs and cross supports. The construction gives a floating effect to the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Teak
Fabric 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Oak Legs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with oak legs.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Steel
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table Capella by Illum Wikkelsø
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic square coffee table from the Capella series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for the Danish manufactory Niels Eilersen during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality noble r...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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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
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Rosewood
1960s pair of Danish armchairs attributed to illum Wikkelsoe
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, Lambeth
Wonderfully well crafted pair of Solid teak framed Danish armchairs
with reupholstered soft fabric
cushions Cc 1960s Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Grey Orange Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chairs by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric upholstery, teak Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high ...
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern Teak End Table by Neils Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and substantial large end table designed by Illum Wikkelso and manufactured in Denmark by Neils Eilersen. This very well made table has solid teak legs and a top with beauti...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa. Crafted in the 1950s, this e...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
“Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark circa 1970s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø believed that furniture should be built to last, to indulge the body and to please the eye. He belonged to a group of designers who represent...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Side Tables by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of Side Tables, Sofa Tables in Teak by Illum Wikkelso,Made in Denmark,,Dramatic statement,,
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Scandinavian Side Table Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
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
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
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 Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest t...
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 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
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century ‘Plexus’ Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø - a Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Silkenborg, James Mont, Josef Frank, Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Plexus chairs, designed by Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s, a striking embodiment of Scandinavian modernism, blending functionality with elegant, organic ae...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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Fabric, Wool, Cane, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
1950s Illum Wikkelsø Nº 272 Rosewood Cocktail Table Danish Mid-Century Wikkelso
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare Brazilian rosewood Danish designed square side table.
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Soborg Rosewood & Cane Plexus Modular Two Seat Sofa / Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Deland, FL
This set of easy chairs by Illum Wikkelsoø is part of the mid century design collection. The chairs most distinctive feature are the rosewood arms that curve slightly outwards as doe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This well-designed armchair shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, which ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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
Danish Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Holger Christiansen in the 1960s in Denmark.
The lounge chair comes with a beautifully patinated brown leather...
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20th Century Danish Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Stool Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed by Danish architect Illum Wikkelsø. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
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
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
Mid-Century ML 214 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laurse
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Model ML 214 Lounge Chair with ottoman designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen in Denmark in the 1960s. Organic shaped armchair in black leather. A swivel armchair showing seve...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
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 Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
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
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
Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs with pouf Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelso a pair of 'Capella' armchairs with ottoman made in Denmark around 1960. Rio Jacaranda and cognac leather.
Good Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
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
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 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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, 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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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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