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.
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table by A. Mikael Laursen, Danish Design, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid teak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Teak
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...
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table by A. Mikael Laursen, Danish Modern 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid teak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood. Two extension leafs. Made by Kofoed's møbelfabrik.
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table by A. Mikael Laursen, Danish Modern, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table by A. Mikael Laursen, Danish Design, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Oak
$1,580
H 19.69 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Large Solid Rectangular Coffee Table in Pine, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and generously proportioned rectangular coffee table in solid pine, crafted by a Danish cabinet maker in the 1960s. The design combines simplicity and strength, with a thi...
Pine
$1,027 / item
H 18.31 in Dm 16.54 in
“Triumph Side Table” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Triumph Side Table is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Carrara marble base, a white lacquered aluminum round shaped top and...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$2,132 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them ass...
Marble, Travertine
$2,200
H 13.39 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique Scandinavian organic shaped coffee table in solid wood. This vintage piece is in good condition with some traces of wear. A beautiful wabi sabi style brutalist ob...
Oak
Sexy Midcentury Side Table Design by Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy pair of side table by Montervi Young, the patina is allot nicer in person, made of walnut wood.
Wood, Walnut
$15,162 / set
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
Leather, Wood
$1,268 / item
H 18.51 in Dm 13 in
“Plus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Marquina marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported b...
Marble
$1,026 / item
H 18.31 in Dm 16.54 in
“Triumph Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Triumph Side Table is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Marquina marble base, a black lacquered aluminum round shaped top an...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$4,679
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 33.08 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Glass Coffee Table by Sven Ellekaer, 1960s
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Vienna, AT
A Scandinavian Modern vintage coffee table designed by Sven Ellekaer 1960s, which was made of solid teak and veneered teak. The sculptural teak base is topped with an original clear ...
Glass, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Teak Coffee Table
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in New York, NY
Danish designed T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. A sculptural modern design with a natural wood finish . The glass gracefully floats on top .
Glass, Teak
$1,575 / item
H 16.54 in Dm 14.57 in
“Minus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Minus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Marquina marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported...
Marble
$1,610
H 17 in W 23.75 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Handcrafted Chinese Elm Wood Side Table – Solid Rustic Design
Located in IT
This 19th-century handcrafted elm wood side table from China is a beautifully rustic piece with timeless appeal. The table features a solid, single piece of elm wood for the top, sho...
Elm
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in oak
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in soap treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Oak
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.
Oak
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.
Oak
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.
Oak
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.
Teak
Danish Midcentury Modern round coffee table c1960 by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Danish T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. The smoke/grey coloured glass gracefully floats on top . Dimensions: Height: 16 in (40 cm) Diameter: 36 in ...
Hardwood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid black stained oak. Legs of brushed stainless steel. Made by Mikael Laursen.
Stainless 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.
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.
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood. Tapered solid rosewood legs. Great condition, legs can be removed for easy and secure shipping.
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid oil treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Oak
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.
Teak