Refined Illum Wikkelso 'Model 20' Sofa by Eilersen

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Maker
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Eilersen
Denmark
1960s
W 194cm, D 72cm, H 70cm | Seat H 40cm
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Description

Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the finest Danish mid-century furniture; this sculpted organic sofa is no exception. A generous teak frame with highly sculpted ribbon-like armrests define this iconic design.

The design not only looks amazing but it's also very comfortable. We love the clean lines and soft curves, a great combination for a tactile and inviting mid-century design. This stunning sofa is perfect for any modern living space.

Materials
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Teak frame, cleaned and polished. Vintage leather cushions in good condition with age appropriate patina.
Condition
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Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.

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Restoration
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Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.

Our Process:
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
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The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.

Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.

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All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.

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Refined Illum Wikkelso 'Model 20' Sofa by Eilersen

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About 
Illum Wikkelso
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Illum Wikkelso
Illum Wikkelso
Illum Wikkelso
Denmark
1919 - 1999

Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919 - 1999), created some of the most striking and beautifully crafted Danish furniture of the 1950's and 60's. After finishing his education as a cabinet maker at Fåborg Technical School in 1939, Wikkelso went on to study at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts with contemporaries such as Hans Wegner.

Wikkelso graduated in 1943 and moved to Arhus in 1944 where he worked as an interior designer, carpenter and upholsterer with Knud Christiansen. Wikkelsø quickly showed his natural talent for design and went on to work as an architect with master carpenter Jacob Kjær and architect Peter Hvidt. He opened his own studio as an independent furniture designer in 1954.

In the late 1950's Wikkelso moved his studio to a small village south of Arhus and established himself in a two-century old farm. From this idyllic setting he designed his signature furniture, inspired by the Danish landscape and its natural organic forms. Wikkelso designed furniture for some of the top Danish furniture makers and received several medals and awards for his work.

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