Illum Wikkelsø, born in 1919 and passing away in 1999, was a Danish furniture designer renowned for his contributions to mid-century modern design. He began his journey in Faaborg, Denmark, where he apprenticed as a cabinetmaker during his teenage years. He furthered his education at the Technical Society School in Copenhagen and the Danish School of Arts & Crafts, studying under the influential architect and designer Kaare Klint, widely regarded as the father of modern Danish furniture.

After gaining experience as a cabinetmaker, Wikkelsø ventured into establishing his own design studio in 1954. Prior to that, he worked with the esteemed Danish architect and furniture maker Jacob Kjær, later moving on to collaborate with designer and architect Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen at Hvidt & Mølgaard. This partnership, which lasted over 30 years and produced over 250 designs, was founded by Mølgaard-Nielsen, Wikkelsø's former instructor at the Technical Society more...

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An Illum Wikkelso coffee table for Mikael Laurensen, 1960s,…

An Illum Wikkelso coffee table for Mikael Laurensen, 1960s, Denmark. Model ML115, produced between 1960 and 1969. Made from solid teak. Height 48 cm, width 160.5 cm, depth 67 cm

Illum Wikkelso two seat Capella sofa for Niels Eilersen, black…

Illum Wikkelso two seat Capella sofa for Niels Eilersen, black leather cushions and inlayed sides on an oak frame. Denmark, c 1960s, 77 cm high, 129 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Easy Chairs, Model V11,…

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chairs, Model V11, Rosewood and Leather

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Easy Chairs, Model V11, designed 1965, manufactured by Great Dane, tan leather upholstery, rosewood legs, height 90 cm width 96 cm depth 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Easy Chairs, Model V11,…

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chairs, Model V11

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Easy Chairs, Model V11, designed 1965, manufactured by Great Dane, tan leather upholstery, rosewood legs, height 90 cm width 96 cm depth 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Illum Wikkelsø for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish coffee…

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Sliding End Tables

Illum Wikkelsø for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish coffee table, in rosewood and with recessed sliding end tables, original Danish quality control label to underside, 48 x 147 x 60 cm (not extended)

Model ML115 sofa table, designed by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael…

Teak Sofa Table by Illum Wikkelso

Model ML115 sofa table, designed by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen, c.1960s Denmark, teak with floating top on inverted Triangle legs, height 51 cm, length 150 cm, width 53 cm

Model IW3 rocking chair, designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels…

Vintage Danish Oak Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso

Model IW3 rocking chair, designed by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 1950s Denmark, oak with bentwood armrests, and cigar legs, height 88 cm, width 58 cm, depth 72 cm

An Illum Wikkelso rocking chair for Niels Eilersen, 1950s,…

Illum Wikkelso Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 1950s

An Illum Wikkelso rocking chair for Niels Eilersen, 1950s, Denmark. Model NR. 3. Made from European beech with a white lacquer. Height 91.5 cm, width 57 cm, depth 72 cm

Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Two-seater sofa from the…

Capella Rosewood Sofa with Leather Cushions

Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Two-seater sofa from the 'Capella' series, designed in 1958, in finely grained rosewood with exposed dovetail detailing to arm support and with black leather loose cushions, 73 x 128 x 80 cm

Illum Wikkelso 'Model V11' sofa for Holger Christiansen;…

Illum Wikkelso Rosewood Sofa

Illum Wikkelso 'Model V11' sofa for Holger Christiansen; quality black leather upholstery on solid rosewood feet. Denmark; c 1960s; 71 cm high, 229 cm wide, 79 cm deep.

Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs for Niels Eilersen,…

Rosewood Armchairs with Black Leather

Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs for Niels Eilersen, solid rosewood frame, seat cushion and backrest in black leather. Denmark, c 1960s, 76 cm high, 68 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso Capella sofa for Niels Eilersen, solid rosewood…

Rosewood Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso Capella sofa for Niels Eilersen, solid rosewood frame, seat cushion and backrest in black leather. Denmark, c 1960s, 73 cm high, 189 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Armchair Model Capella, c.…

Illum Wikkelso Rosewood Armchair with Footstool

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Armchair Model Capella, c. 1960, manufactured by Niels Eilersen, rosewood, with black leather cushions, together matching footstool, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 70 cm, width 68 cm, depth 70 cm, height 30 cm…

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Two Seater Sofa, Model…

Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Two Seater Sofa, Model Capella, c. 1960, manufactured by Niels Eilersen, brazilian rosewood, black leather cushions, height 76 cm, width 128 cm, depth 70 cm

Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs for Niels Eilersen,…

Teak Armchairs with Leather Cushions by Wikkelso for Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso pair of 'Capella' armchairs for Niels Eilersen, black leather cushions on solid teak frame, Denmark, c 1960's, 73 cm high, 68 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), V11 three seater sofa,…

Illum Wikkelso V11 Black Leather Sofa

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), V11 three seater sofa, designed 1965, upholstered in black leather with loose cushions, raised on tapered legs, height 70 cm width 225 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: great Dane furniture, April 2013, Private Collection,…

Illum Wikkelso three seat sofa for Eilersen, solid oak and…

Illum Wikkelso Oak and Leather Sofa

Illum Wikkelso three seat sofa for Eilersen, solid oak and black leather, Denmark, designed 1958, 75 cm high, 190 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Pair of Illum Wikkelso armchairs, black leather and teak,…

Illum Wikkelso Teak Armchairs with Black Leather

Pair of Illum Wikkelso armchairs, black leather and teak, Denmark, c 1960s, 72 cm high, 67 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) Gyngestol rocking chair, no.…

Illum Wikkelso Rocking Chair by Niels Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) Gyngestol rocking chair, no. 3, c. 1960 manufactured by Niels Eilersen, lacquered beech, retains manufacturer's label

Illum Wikkelso (Denmark, 1919-1999) for N. Eilersen, a 1950s…

Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso (Denmark, 1919-1999) for N. Eilersen, a 1950s rocking chair, in blond oak and teak

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), highback Capella sofa, c.…

Illum Wikkelso Capella Sofa, 1960

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), highback Capella sofa, c. 1960 manufactured by N. Eilersen, teak, red leather cushions, retains manufacturer's decal label

Illum Wikkels' (Denmark, 1919 - 1999), a 1960s rosewood and…

Elegant Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkels

Illum Wikkels' (Denmark, 1919 - 1999), a 1960s rosewood and leather armchair manufactured by Eilersen, with elegantly dovetailed arms and rich, tan leather upholstery

Illum Wikkelso coffee table; solid teak with sculptured legs;…

Sculptured Teak Coffee Table from Denmark (8 words)

Illum Wikkelso coffee table; solid teak with sculptured legs; Denmark; c 1960s; 48 cm high, 165 cm wide, 67 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) High-back armchair, c. 1960,…

Illum Wikkelso Oak Armchair & Footstool

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) High-back armchair, c. 1960, oak, with black leather cushions, together with matching footstool (2)

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) easy chair, c. 1970, oak,…

Oak and Leather Easy Chair by Wikkelso (1970)

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999) easy chair, c. 1970, oak, with brown leather loose cushions

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Pair of Capella Armchairs,…

Capella Armchairs by Illum Wikkelso

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Pair of Capella Armchairs, designed 1959, manufactured by N. Eilersen, teak, chocolate brown leather cushions, each retains manufacturer's decal label (2), height 79 cm width 68 cm

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), high back armchair, c. 1950,…

Teak High Back Armchair by Illum Wikkelso

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), high back armchair, c. 1950, teak, seat and back upholstered with light blue fabric, height 94 cm

Illum Wikkelso armchair, black leather and rosewood, Danish, c…

Danish Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Wikkelso (1960s)

Illum Wikkelso armchair, black leather and rosewood, Danish, c 1960s, 72 cm high, 68 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso three seat sofa, tan leather, oak legs, Denmark,…

1960s Danish Tan Leather Sofa with Oak Legs

Illum Wikkelso three seat sofa, tan leather, oak legs, Denmark, c 1960s, 74 cm high, 210 cm wide, 83 cm deep

A 1960s Danish Illum Wikkelso Highback armchair, rosewood with…

Danish Rosewood Highback Armchair with Wool Fabric

A 1960s Danish Illum Wikkelso Highback armchair, rosewood with Danish wool fabric, 100 cm high, 68 cm wide, 78 cm deep

A set of six 1960s Danish Illum Wilkkelso dining chairs,…

Danish Beechwood Dining Chairs with Camel Linen Upholstery

A set of six 1960s Danish Illum Wilkkelso dining chairs, beechwood with cross features, new camel coloured linen, fully restored., 91 cm high, 49 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), VII Three Seater Sofa,…

Illum Wikkelso Brown Leather Sofa by Great Dane

Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), VII Three Seater Sofa, designed 1965, manufactured by Great Dane, brown leather, raised on tapered legs, labelled 'Illum Wikkelso for Great Dane, height 67 cm, width 225 cm, depth 76 cm

An Illum Wikellso armchair and ottoman. C. 1960s Denmark.…

Teak Armchair and Ottoman by Illum Wikellso for Niels Eilersen

An Illum Wikellso armchair and ottoman. C. 1960s Denmark. Manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Teak, new upholstery, Ficus 'Paua' by Mokum for James Dunlop - viscose, cotton and linen blend

An Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' sofa. C. 1960s, Denmark.…

Mid-century Danish Teak Sofa by Illum Wikkelso

An Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' sofa. C. 1960s, Denmark. Manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Teak, new upholstery, Ficus 'Obsidian' by Mokum for James Dunlop - viscose, cotton and linen blend. 76 cm high, 188 cm wide, 86 cm deep

A pair of Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' armchairs. C. 1960s, Denmark.…

Illum Wikkelso Teak Armchairs with New Ficus Obsidian Upholstery

A pair of Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' armchairs. C. 1960s, Denmark. Manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Teak, new upholstery, Ficus 'Obsidian' by Mokum for James Dunlop - viscose, cotton and linen

Illum Wikkels Scandinavian armchair. C.1960s oak spindle back

Scandinavian Oak Spindle Armchair, 1960s

Illum Wikkels Scandinavian armchair. C.1960s oak spindle back

Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen, pair of oak armchairs, model…

Illum Wikkelso Oak Armchairs with Tan Leather Upholstery (1960)

Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen, pair of oak armchairs, model number 4 with tan leather upholstery and finger joint detailing on the arms, circa 1960

Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen, oak framed three seat sofa,…

Midcentury Oak Sofa with Tan Leather Upholstery

Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen, oak framed three seat sofa, model number 4 with tan leather upholstery and finger joint detailing on the arms. Maker?s label affixed, circa 1960. Width 188 cm

Illum Wikkelso (born 1919), arm chair manufactured by Ellerson,…

Illum Wikkelso Ellerson Armchair, 1958

Illum Wikkelso (born 1919), arm chair manufactured by Ellerson, circa 1958, black lacquered timber

An Illum Wikkelso rosewood side table with two inner folding…

Illum Wikkelso Rosewood Side Table with Folding Tables

An Illum Wikkelso rosewood side table with two inner folding tables, c.1960, Denmark. Manufactured by CF Christensen, Silkeborg, with two folding tables. Height 40 cm. Top: 44 x 46 cm

Illum Wikkelso, rocker 'Gyngestol', Denmark c. 1958,…

Illum Wikkelso Rocker Chair by N. Eilersen

Illum Wikkelso, rocker 'Gyngestol', Denmark c. 1958, manufactured by N. Eilersen. Height 91 cm