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Pair 1960s Illum Wikkelsø teakwood armchairs, Denmark

Creator: Illum Wikkelsø
Offered by: FINCH hudson

Description
Apprenticed under many of the leading lights of the Scandinavian modernist movement - Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) opened his own studio in 1954 and went on to create exceptional designs that emphasized strong sculptural silhouettes. This pair of solid teakwood armchairs has twisted arms with legs angled inward to create a visual of movement. The bright green fabric has been updated along with cushions to a moss green. Manufactured by Eilerson Denmark 1960s.

Sold as a pair. Seat height 16.5".

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	teak, wool
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c.1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	699925

Dimensions

W.	28.8 in;	H.	25.6 in;	D.	27.6 in;
W.	73.15 cm;	H.	65.02 cm;	D.	70.1 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;
Seat H.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

FINCH hudson….. a unique and expertly curated collection of vintage and modern goods for the home – a spirit of timelessness and quality that combines the Hudson Valley’s centuries long tradition of local goods made by hand and made well with a spirit of space and living…not tethered to a single time or specific fashion. Its an understanding that a lifestyle is a collection that implicitly values the modern’s place with the traditional and that style is the union of good pieces