Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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 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 easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'O...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Faux Leather, Teak
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
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 marks on the cording. Stunning accent chair fo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Cord, Wood
Midcentury Leather Swing Chair by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Belmont, MA
Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Mikael Laursen, easy chair model no.103, in cognac leather and teak. Made in Denmark in the late 1950s.
The leather is attached to the wood frame of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Leather, Teak
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 crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant collection from GUBI makes a powerful statemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø 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 crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful stateme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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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 crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful statemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Steel
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 sturdy beech hardwood construction, a sleek ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Beech, Seagrass
Illum Wikkelso Danish Pair of Plexus Chairs & Ottoman Teak & Original Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Danish set is constructed of teak and retains the original striped wool upholstery. The visual lightness of this Nordic styling is complemented by an unparalleled comfor...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
Illum Wikkelso, Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Illum Wikkelsø easy chair, previously reupholstered in red nubuk leather, on tapered rosewood legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
1950s Illum Wikkelsø Nº 272 Rosewood Cocktail Table Danish Mid-Century Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare Brazilian rosewood Danish designed square side table.
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Rosewood
Very Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, DE
A set of four patinated oak side chairs, front legs with visible joints, seat and back stretched with brown painted colored leather. Manufactured by Mikael Laursen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Chairs
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Illum Wikkelsø chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Illum Wikkelsø chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 14 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Illum Wikkelsø were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, and Frits Henningsen. Prices for Illum Wikkelsø chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,838 and can go as high as $19,417, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,900.
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