Illum Wikkelsø, born in 1919 and passing away in 1999, was a Danish furniture designer renowned for his contributions to mid-century modern design. He began his journey in Faaborg, Denmark, where he apprenticed as a cabinetmaker during his teenage years. He furthered his education at the Technical Society School in Copenhagen and the Danish School of Arts & Crafts, studying under the influential architect and designer Kaare Klint, widely regarded as the father of modern Danish furniture.
After gaining experience as a cabinetmaker, Wikkelsø ventured into establishing his own design studio in 1954. Prior to that, he worked with the esteemed Danish architect and furniture maker Jacob Kjær, later moving on to collaborate with designer and architect Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen at Hvidt & Mølgaard. This partnership, which lasted over 30 years and produced over 250 designs, was founded by Mølgaard-Nielsen, Wikkelsø's former instructor at the Technical Society more...
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