Rare Danish Teak Nest of 3 Folding Side Table Trays
by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark 1960s
Introducing an exceptional and unique nest of tables set, designed by the renowned Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg. These beautiful tables, crafted in the 1960s embody the elegance and functionality of mid-century modern design.
This complete set includes three teak folding tables that conveniently nest into an occasional end table for storage. They can be used together as one large table or separated for versatile use. When stacked, the nest appears as a single table.
The tables feature sculptural teak pulls and solid brass accents and hinges, enhancing their high-end aesthetic. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of furniture from a highly sought-after designer, as these tables are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Signed with metal disc manufacturer's label to underside: 'Made in Denmark Silkeborg Furniture Makers Denmark Danish Control.'
Born in Denmark in 1919, Illum Wikkelsø is described by Furnip as “one of Denmark’s best-kept secrets.” A prolific designer, Wikkelsø developed simple, functional sofas and chairs for various Danish furniture brands, including Aarhus, CFC Silkeborg, Søren Willadsen, and Holger Christiansen. Summarizing the essence of Wikkelsø's designs, Furnip states: “His style runs the gamut from the classicism of Kaare Klint to the Space Age expressionism of Arne Jacobsen.
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Illum Wikkelsø
Illum Wikkelsø was a brilliant 20th-century Danish designer who significantly contributed to the development of Danish design in the 1950s and 1960s. His designs masterfully combine aesthetics, simplicity, and functionality.
Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) is one of the highly talented designers responsible for making Danish furniture world-famous during the mid-20th century. He created some of the most striking and beautifully crafted Danish furniture of the 1950s and 60s.
After completing his education as a cabinet maker at Fåborg Technical School in 1939, Wikkelsø studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts alongside contemporaries such as Hans Wegner. Graduating in 1943, he moved to Arhus in 1944, where he worked as an interior designer, carpenter, and upholsterer with Knud Christiansen. Wikkelsø's natural talent for design quickly became evident, leading him 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 1950s, Wikkelsø relocated his studio to a small village south of Arhus, establishing 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. Wikkelsø designed furniture for some of the top Danish furniture makers and received several medals and awards for his work.
Vintage Nest of Three Teak Folding Tables by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
Designer: Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
Manufacturer: CFC Silkeborg
Period: 1960s
Origin: Denmark
Material(s): Teak
Dimensions:
Width: 59 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Height: 50 cm
Each folding nest measures 42 x 36cm.Condition:
Fully restored including securing a break, wear and patina due to age and use.
Photographed in natural light in our studio.
We photograph every piece honestly — what you see is what you'll receive. Before dispatch, each item is cleaned and finished with Osmo Polyx®-Oil so it arrives looking its best.
