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Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak

Sale price$18,700.00

Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s

Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, this modern sofa embodies a distinct open layout and features the use of neutral materials. Characterized by simplicity, clarity, and a deliberate absence of ornamentation, the furniture piece stands as a prime example of Scandinavian Modern Design.

Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) is trained as a carpenter and later studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. He first worked for the Danish furniture maker Jacob Kjær and the architect Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard until 1954 when he opened his studio on the outskirts of Aarhus. Here he designed especially simple and elegant seating with great functionality, now considered classics of Danish furniture design. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint's classicism to the soft organic craft by Arne Jacobsen.

Please note that this item is in used condition, the leather and base show signs of wear and age. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Illum Wikkelsø (Designer)
  • date of manufacture 1960s
  • dimensions Height 25.99 in. Width 90.16 in. Depth 31.11 in. Seat Height 15.75 in.
  • dimensions Height 66 cm Width 229 cm Depth 79 cm Seat Height 40 cm
  • material Leather Oak
  • origin Denmark
  • period 1960-1969
  • style Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 50114424