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Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
This Ringstol Lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is a perfect expression of Danish Modernism and and an
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Leather 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair.
Measure: Seat depth 20".
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Vintage Leather Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
"Capella" series lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen.
The unique armrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish ML-91 Reupholstered Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Elshout, NL
Clearly recognisable as a Illum Wikkelso design is this comfortable ML-91 easy chair. This chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Rosewood Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This lounge chair No. 4 or the Capella chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1959 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Søren Willadsen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1962
By Illum Wikkelsø, Finn Juhl, Holger Christiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful rare pair of lounge chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Holger
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Model ML91 Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Illum Wikkelso designed swivel model ML91 lounge chair produced by A. Mikael Laursen circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 34.25 in D 32.5 in
Danish Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Hans J. Wegner, Holger Christiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Holger Christiansen in the
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Red Brown and Black Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chairs model ‘Ox’, leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s
Due to the prominent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 37.41 in
Model 103 Lounge Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Michael Laursen
Located in Neuss, NW
Model 103 Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen. High-quality frame made of solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, blue fabric and oak lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s.
This lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Black Leatherette
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, black leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery and Mahogany
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, leather,ette mahogany, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic mid-century modern hoop chair, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, features a round walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Aarhus, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus, this lounge chair features the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
work of Illum Wikkelsø. The organically shaped easy chair has excellent comfort, which is emphasized by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair ‘ML91’ in Soft Green Velour Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø A. Mikael Laursen, lounge chair model ML91, original fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oakland, CA
Illum Wikkelsø Danish lounge chair and ottoman, produced by A. Mikael Laursen, circa 1959, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs designed in 1960 by Illum Wikkelsø for Arflex, Italy. Wikkelsø's model 451
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel 'ML214' Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in København K, DK
and steel. Designed in the early 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø. Manufactued by A. Mikael Laursen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Illum Wikkelsø 'Wiki' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Espresso Leather, Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wilton, CT
This pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, known as the ‘Wiki’ model, is designed by Illum Wikkelsø
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
) with legs in patinated oak. Illum Wikkelsø / Mikael Laursen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 37.01 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern "Ringstol" Woven Hoop Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Illum Wikkelso "Ringstol" hoop chair. This unique Danish modern hoop chair features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Seagrass
Lounge Set in Cognac color by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Lounge Set in Cognac color by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970
Discover the charm of an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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H 30.32 in W 39.77 in D 39.38 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair with ottoman, model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelso Genius lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Superb shaped pair of “Genius” lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by CFC
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 37.8 in D 37.41 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 10 by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 10 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Koefoed's Møbelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model ML-91 with Stool Produced by Michael Laursen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model ML-91 with stool designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair Model 'ML91' 1950s / New Upholstered!
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, Danish organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman. Model ML91
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
1960s Rare Danish Wenge Easychairs, Mod. 451 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare pair of Illum Wikkelsø easychairs, model 451 in solid wenge wood! Original green wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Australia" Lounge Chair for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
H 28.75 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chair and Stool Model ML 141 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lounge chair and stool model ML141 by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent “Capella” armchair designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. With beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Croissant“ Easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1950s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Original and rarely offered, Croissant“ easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Plexus Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg 1970s, Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Asaa, DK
modern lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable easy
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilerson
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Gubi Croissant Lounge Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Playful, voluptuous and sublimely crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant lounge chair makes a
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
series consisting of a lounge chair, sofa, coffee table and sidetable was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
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Lounge Chairs By Illum Wikkelso For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lounge chairs by illum wikkelso for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every lounge chairs by illum wikkelso was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a lounge chairs by illum wikkelso — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A lounge chairs by illum wikkelso is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made lounge chairs by illum wikkelso has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen and CFC Silkeborg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Lounge Chairs By Illum Wikkelso?
Prices for a lounge chairs by illum wikkelso can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,075 and can go as high as $59,198, while the average can fetch as much as $4,768.
Illum Wikkelsø for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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