Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Oak

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

This modern sofa is designed by Illum Wikkelsø and is marked by a clear open layout and the use of neutral materials. The seat and frame are executed in a fine cognac brown leather and supported by tapered legs made of oak. Defined by simplicity, clarity and absence of ornamentation, this piece of furniture is exemplary 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 the leather upholstery and the cushions are in patinated and used condition. The cushions need new filling and the leather treatment before shipping. We kindly ask you to reach out to our design specialists to discuss the endless possibilities our in-house atelier has to offer.

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