Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s

A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. The sofa rests on a well-proportioned base that lifts the sofa up gracefully.

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 we advise reupholstery before use. This item contains threadbare upholstery with some tears and stains. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece contains 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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