Illum Wikkelsø

Illum Wikkelsø (1919–1999) was a furniture designer and one of the central figures of Danish modernism. He trained first as a cabinetmaker and went on to study furniture design at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. His career began in the 1940s, and he soon became known for clean-lined, practical furniture that often drew on wood and leather.

Wikkelsø designed chairs, sofas, and tables alike, and many of them are still in production today. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world, and original pieces are now wanted pieces sought after by collectors.