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Illum Wikkelsø Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Teak Bar Cabinet with Harlekin Mirrors by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cocktail or bar cabinet cabinet, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christensen Denmark. Made in teak. This cabinet has two doors that open to a mirrored interior with harlekin mirr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
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Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg. Danish Mid-Century Rosewood drinks cabinet designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by Silke...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

1960s I. Wikkelso Palisander Cabinet, Three Folding Tables by Silkeborg, Denmark
By Silkenborg, Illum Wikkelsø
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak cabinet by Illum Wikkelsø for Soren Willadsen
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Illum Wikkelsø case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Illum Wikkelsø case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Illum Wikkelsø were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by CFC Silkeborg, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, and Poul Jeppesen. Prices for Illum Wikkelsø case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,900 and can go as high as $5,035, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,002.

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