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Teak ‘Capella’ Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
About the Item
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 is a good example hereof.
This deep understanding of material meant that he only worked with the best furniture manufacturers. During his career he collaborated with manufacturers such as Holgar Christiansen, and N. Eilersen who manufactured the Illum Wikkelsø Capella chair listed here.
The style of his design is a balance between aestheticism, simplicity and functionality. Wikkelso believed that furniture should be built to last while cradling the body and pleasing the eye.
The rich, organic quality of Wikkelso’s designs found on the vintage market is a reflection of his status as an active contributor of Scandinavian modernism in the post-war era.
Dimensions:
L74 D67 H73 SH42
- Creator:Illum Wikkelsø (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960 - 1970
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- Seller Location:תל אביב - יפו, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8841234808702
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