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Illum Wikkelsø V11A Three-seat Leather Sofa, Denmark 1960s
$13,179.58
£9,809.52
€11,000
CA$18,052.73
A$20,078.58
CHF 10,484.41
MX$244,334.90
NOK 133,901.89
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DKK 83,739.16
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About the Item
A masterclass in sculptural simplicity and lasting comfort, the V11A three-seat sofa by Illum Wikkelsø embodies the essence of Danish modern design at its peak. Crafted in the 1960s by Holger Christensen, this striking piece features a rosewood frame and is upholstered in rich, patinated buffalo leather with down-filled cushions—offering both visual warmth and deep, luxurious comfort.
Wikkelsø, a central figure of the Danish design Golden Age, was known for his belief that furniture should be as pleasing to the body as it is to the eye. His designs masterfully balance clean, architectural lines with gentle curves and organic elements inspired by the natural Danish landscape. The V11A sofa reflects this harmony—its refined proportions and flowing armrests create a serene silhouette that feels at once grounded and airy.
This sofa is not just a seat, but an enduring statement of design integrity and timeless elegance.
About the Designer:
Kristian Illum Wikkelsø was a trained cabinetmaker and later graduated from the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts. Throughout his prolific career, he stood at the forefront of mid-century modernism, creating furniture that married Danish craftsmanship with an international modernist appeal. His works are celebrated for their durability, understated elegance, and organic soul—values still admired by collectors and design connoisseurs worldwide.
- Creator:Illum Wikkelsø (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 86.62 in (220 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hellouw, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5583246026682
Illum Wikkelsø
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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