Illums Bolighus

Rare variant of Frode Holms well-knows vanity chair. This version has a closed back and square cut legs made of mahogany. Super stylish chair perfect for the lady of the manor. Over...

A nice set of three MCM red hardwood candlesticks by Illums Boulghus of Denmark, circa 1960s. The set has a great well worn look (some chips just add to the character) and each stick...

Compact rosewood and teak cabinet designed by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus. A refined storage cabinet demonstrating careful attention to proportion, joinery, and material sele...

Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck for Illums Bolighus, 1950s. Wonderful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern watering can in copper and brass. Designed by Carl Auböck and m...

Pair of striking rosewood sideboards by Svend Langkilde in a neat size. Cool, graphic legs forming triangle shapes, decorative sculpted opening. Distinct brass hinges. One of the sid...

Danish candleholder the "Hornblower" by Christel & Christer Holmgren, 1970s For Illums Bolighus Heavy cast iron candleholder for 2 cm diagonal can...

1965 mail order catalog from Danish emporium Illums Bolighus, the Copenhagen “Center of Modern Design” that retailed high-end Danish furniture and accessories along with a smattering of European offerings to both Danish citizens and the market abroad. Foreigners could shop at the department store when traveling or could order from one of the published catalogs. The 1965 catalog showcases chairs, tables, case pieces, desks, beds, carts, and wall systems by eminent and lesser-known Danish designers including Hans Weger, Peter Hvidt and O. Molgaard Nielsen, Vilhelm Wohlert, N.O. Moller, Finn Juhl, Harbo Solvsten, Erik Kierkegaard, Arne Jacobsen, ROsengreen Hansen, Nanna and Jorgen DItzel, Aage Schmidt Christensen, Poul Hundevad, Grete Jalk, Borge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Kurt Ostervig, Folke Ohlsson, Kaare Klint, Ingemar Thillmark, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Karl Erik Ekselius, Poul Kjaerholm, Ole Wanscher, Erik Worts, Hans Olsen, Hohs. Aasbjerg, Edv. Kindt-Larsen, E. Engholm and Sv. A. Willumsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Sven Langkilde. Each entry includes a photograph along with curatorial information—designer, materials, and measurements. Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table...

Scandinavian Modern rectangular wall mirror by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark circa 1960's This iconic teak and oak mirror is a Model 161 by famous Danish carpenter Aksel Kjersgaard, from...