Pair of "Capella" Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1959

Classic Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, DK with an ash frame and the original leather cover in black. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions a...

Capella chair by Illum Wikkels with new upholstery in gorgeous white fabric, created in 1959 and produced by N. Eilersen in the 1960s. From the 1940s to the late 1960s, Sren Willadsen was a Danish furniture maker. Willadsen primarily made seats, armchairs, chairs, and couches for Danish designers such Solmer Vedel, Finn Juhl, Illum Wikkels, and Nana Ditzel. Wikkelso (spelled Wikkels) is a lesser-known Scandinavian designer than Hans J Wegner or Borge Mogensen. Nonetheless, he made significant contributions to the growth of Scandinavian design in the 1950s and 1960s. Wikkelso, like many other designers of his generation, began his work as a cabinetmaker in 1938. He went on to study at the Danish School of Design, where he graduated in 1941. Following graduation, After graduating he held positions with the cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer and the architectural firm of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. A few years later, Wikkelso moved to Aarhus (second largest city in Denmark) where he worked as an interior designer. When Wikkelso began designing his own furniture in 1954, his career really took off. A few years later he started his own workshop. His background in cabinetry meant he had an very good understanding of the material he worked with (mostly rosewood and teak). The Illum Wikkelsø Capella chair...

This beautifully designed chair made of solid elm wood was designed by Illum Wikkelso. You can also clearly see his signature in it with the beautiful round sloping lines. The chair ...

Armchair in solid oak designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural chair is professionally re-upholsterd in a high quality forest green fabric...

Danish modern teak chair with brown aniline leather. Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Great comfort with the org...

A mid-century upholstered teak Capella sofa by lllum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen. Danish, c. 1960s. In good solid order with light cosmetic wear to the frame. The cushions’ later up...