Mid-Century Danish Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass by Illum Wikkelsø for Christiansen Silkeborg, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Measurements: 135x86x54cm (width x depth x height)

Scandinavian design coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelsø, a Danish architect and designer, CF Christiansen Silkeborg, Denmark, in the 1960s. The coffee table is made or fine, light belassenem mahogany wood and impresses with its organic and curved From the beautifully crafted details and the high quality workmanship. The X-shaped frame on all sides visible through the heavy, floating glass plate and gives this coffee table special attention as the center or the living room.

Few traces or the wood in the form or light scratches, nicks, especially on the lower legs and minor spalling. The more severe, hand-cut glass plate there is a small chipping on the underside or the edge and a few minor scratches. The frame was re-glued and painted. However, all defects are very small and do not affect the high-quality character or this cabinet negative.

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Dimensions: 135x86x54cm (Width x Depth x Height)

This Scandinavian coffee table designed by Illum what Wikkelsø for CF Christensen Silkeborg in Denmark in the 1960s. Typical or the best Danish modern design, the excellent craftsmanship matches the refined details: such as beautifully carved x-shaped legs and the cut outs for the hand-cut glass top to rest on. The organically shaped frame is carved out or bright mahogany wood.

The wooden parts show only some minor traces or wear and tear, mostly on the lower legs. One chip on the glass tops bottom side and some minor scratches on the glass top. The wood has been glued and refinished. Overall appearance presents beautifully.

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Creator	Illum Wikkelso
Manufacturer	CFC Silkeborg
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Scandinavian Modern, Danish Design, Mid-Century, Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Partially restored, Light scratches on the wood, Bumps on the lower legs, A small chip on the bottom of the edge of the heavy hand cut glass top
Product Code	DOY-913689
Materials	Mahogany
Color	Beige
Width	135 cm 53.1 inch
Depth	86 cm 33.9 inch
Height	54 cm 21.3 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Illum Wikkelso

Though very little biographical information survives for Danish architect-designer Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999), the rich, organic quality of his designs found on the vintage market affirms his status as an active proponent of Scandinavian modernism in the postwar era.

Like most Danish designers at the time, Wikkelsø studied cabinetry, graduating from the Copenhagen School of Arts & Crafts. He later held positions with the cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer and the architectural firm of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. In 1944, Wikkelsø moved to Århus to work as an interior designer.

In 1954, he began designing his own furniture and, a few years later, established a workshop. Like many of his Danish contemporaries—Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, and Hans Wegner, for example—Wikkelsø’s designs emphasize formal simplicity and biomorphic silhouettes. Wikkelsø’s background in cabinetry engendered in him a profound understanding of materials and an excellent attention to detail. Working with teak and rosewood, he captured delicately sculptural forms. Wikkelsø believed that furniture should be built to last while cradling the body and pleasing the eye.

Well-known designs from Wikkelsø’s career include T118 Coffee Table (ca. 1950s), Gyngestol Rocking Chair (1958), and Model 91 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Mikael Laursen (ca. 1959), among others. A number of Danish manufacturers produced Wikkelsø’s designs, such as C.F. Christensen, Holger Christiansen, Eilersen, Farstrup, Silkeborg, and Søren Willadsen.