Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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 Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushion...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
1960s Armchair designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. High-quality frame made of solid teak with the high-quality original leather cover in brown.
Quality Features:
accomplished design: perfect proporti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Easy Chair and Ottoman Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare easy chair and ottoman model 272 in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Beautifully designed chair in rosewood and black saddle leather. The solid rosewood le...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Rosewood, Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black lacquered Illum Wikkelsø Gyngestol No.3 rocking chair manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Designed 1958. Spindle back with distinctive short, curved arms. This rocker is in great v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Beech
Pair of “Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chairs 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 Armchairs
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Fabric, Cane, Oak
2 Mid Century armchairs Niels Eilersen Illum Wikkelsø Easy chair Teak
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering two beautiful midcentury armchairs/ easy chairs by Niels Eilersen from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Illum Wikkelsø and combines Scandinavian elegance with tim...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Easy chair with matching ottoman by Danish designer Illum Wikk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Canvas, Teak
Leather and Elm Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Sculptural Danish armchair in elm designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen. It was made in Denmark during the 1950s. It has been reupholstered with dark brown lea...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Elm
Mid-Century Illum Wikkelsø ''Capella'' Original Black Leather Danish Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Madrid, ES
''Capella'' armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø 1959. Produced in Denmark by Niels Eilersen. Solid rosewood frame with loose cushions in original black leather.
This piece is a gre...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Jacaranda
Armchair Model Capella Made In Teak By IIlum Wikkelsø For N.Eilersen From 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Capella armchair made of teak with cushions upholstered in green fabric. Designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by N.Eilersen from the 1960s.
Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, who is...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Teak
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso
Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Palisander
Pair of Illum Wilkelsø teak armchairs for Niels Eilersen, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of teak wood armchairs designed by Danish designer Illum Wilkelsø (1919-1999) and made by Niels Eilersen 1960s
This pair of armchairs, made in the 1960s by XX for the Cappell ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Wood
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 Armchairs
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Leather, Canvas, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, new upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm. Manufactured by N. Eilersen, model Capella. Traces of age and wear, including among...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Hardwood
Silkeborg Genius teak armchair by Illum Wikkelso
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Genius teak armchair in excellent condition from CFC Silkeborg. The attractive wooden frame with a very beautiful grain and a honey-colored color shows hardly any signs of wear. Th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Teak
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 Armchairs
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Fabric, Oak
Pair of armachairs by Illum Wikkelso leather and rosewood
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armachair by Illum Wikkelso in brown leather and rosewood By Niels Eilersen Model Capella. In good condition from 1960.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Armchairs, Teak, fabric and leather, model Capella Illum Wikkelso
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Armchairs model No. 4 Capella.
Remarkable woodwork on the armrests which are inlaid with a darker part to offer an elegant and refined design. The sides are full...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Lovely and comfortable pair of lounge chairs by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler, teak.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler. Teak wood. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. New reupholstered in a few years ago.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella, Eliersen Møbler, oak.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler. Oak wood. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. New reupholstered in a few years ago.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Armchair IW2 in Oak by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Armchair IW2 in Oak by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century modern oak chair designed by Danish architect Kristian Illum Wikkelsø ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Oak
Pair of High Back "Capella" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of rosewood "Capella" series lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. The unique armrest inlay is a highlight of the design. Original fabric cushions attac...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Upholstery, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury armchair Niels Eilersen Illum Wikkelsø high-back ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful midcentury high-back armchair/ easy chair with ottoman by Niels Eilersen from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Illum Wikkelsø and combines Scandinavia...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 ...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus easy chairs in mahogany
The plexus armchair series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s and manufactored in the 1960 - 1970´s by CFC S...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Armchair Chair Brown Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark, 1962 Very rare easy chair and table by Illum Wikkelsø. The Rosewood legs are taper...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Black Leather and Elm Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This sculptural Danish elm armchair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It has been reuphols...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
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 Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 Armchairs
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Illum Wikkelsø armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by France & Søn, Arne Vodder, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for Illum Wikkelsø armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $990 and can go as high as $13,247, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,356.
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