Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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.
Find vintage Illum Wikkelsø tables, seating and case pieces on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Illum Wikkelsø
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, 1962 Very rare easy chair and table by Illum Wikkelsø. The Rosewood legs are taper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Dinner Chairs Design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dinner chairs design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark.
Beautiful set of four rare dark wood dining table chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 19...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,134 Sale Price / set
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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 1950s. Beautiful wood grain and patinated "Indian Red" leather. Denmark 1950s. Thi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather
$17,552 Sale Price
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1960s I. Wikkelso Palisander Cabinet, Three Folding Tables by Silkeborg, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Silkenborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- labeled by producer
- Dimmensions of the 3 Tables: 43x44x41 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood, Palisander
$3,415 Sale Price
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Illum Wikkelsø side table for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful jatoba side table by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1960s. Very solid and functional table. The color of the Jatoba and the warm wood grain is spectacular.
Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wood
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Capella Bench and table 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step back into the golden age of Danish design with this classic rectangular coffee table from the Capella series, crafted by renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s for Niels ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen
Søn Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, sofa, model 'ML-140', leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s.
This sophisticated sofa shows understated elegance and great eye for detail, co...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood.
Two extension leafs.
Made by Kofoed's møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$948 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table Model Genius Produced by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model Genius designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Midcentury Stool Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed by Danish architect Illum Wikkelsø. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Great Pair of Leather Armchairs by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of leather and hardwood by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
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 canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Armchair Chair Brown Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with brown aniline leather.
Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Niels Eilersen.
Great comfort with the org...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Foldable Side Table in teak Designed by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare & Unique! This Mid-century modern Danish design foldable triangular table by Illum Wikkelso for Silkeborg, Denmark circa 1960.
Crafted from teak with attention to detail & a un...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Black and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso black leather and rosewood three-seater sofa model V11. This sofa is upholstered in original back patinated leather and is made of a solid wood frame with the signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia" Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
Beautiful & confortable armchair made in rosewood and wool fabric - good original condition...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella, Eliersen Møbler, oak.
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model Capella for Eliersen Møbler. Oak wood. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. New reupholstered in a few years ago.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
$1,318 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelso Mid Century Rosewood Folding Snack Table Set
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Illum Wikkelso Mid Century Rosewood Folding Snack Table Set
This table set measures: 18 wide x 17 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furnitu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare easy chairs ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Danish Modern Teak Illum Wikkelso Teak Planter
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak planter designed by Illum Wikkelso. Original black plastic liner. Two available. Price is per piece.
Professional, skill...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,395 / item
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Fabric
Croissant
Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Oak Legs
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Oak Legs
Playful, voluptuous and expertly crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful state...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Steel
Great Leather and Hardwood Sofa by Illum Wilkkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Montreal, QC
Green leather and hardwood sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Pair of Danish Armchairs, Teak, fabric and leather, model Capella Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Armchairs model No. 4 Capella.
Remarkable woodwork on the armrests which are inlaid with a darker part to offer an elegant and refined design. The sides are full...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table by Illum Wikkelso for Silkeborg, Denmark, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in München, Bavaria
This Scandinavian coffee table was designed by Illum Wikkelso for CF Christiansen Silkeborg in Denmark in the 1960s. Typical of the best Danish modern design, the excellent craftsmanship matches the refined details such as beautifully carved x-shaped legs and the cut outs for the hand cut glas...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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 Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Expanding Teak Coffee Table for Kofoeds Mobelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Expanding teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Koefoeds, Denmark. This piece features a substantial and beautifully sculpted pr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso
Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This lounge chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Laursen in Denmark in the 1960s. This lounge c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960 Illum Wikkelso Fully Restored Danish Oak Plexus Side Table by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Knebel, DK
1960 Illum Wikkelso fully restored DanishoOak Plexus side table by CFC Silkeborg
The well designed side table can be used as both side table and with a pillow on top of it also as ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Three Seater Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three seat sofa attributed to Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen. Covered in green wool with oak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Illum Wikkelsø Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Price Upon Request
Illum Wikkelsø furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Illum Wikkelsø furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 241 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Illum Wikkelsø were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johannes Andersen, Peter Hvidt, and France
Søn. Prices for Illum Wikkelsø furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $614 and can go as high as $37,737, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,450.
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