Item Description
A refined and architecturally balanced coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelsø, featuring a distinctive pressed and etched brass top that elevates the piece beyond conventional Danish modern typologies. While Wikkelsø is widely recognized for his mastery of sculptural wood furniture, this example demonstrates a sophisticated exploration of metal as surface and focal point. The brass top is both pressed and etched, creating a controlled relief pattern with nuanced textural variation. The surface treatment produces a subtle interplay of light and shadow, lending depth and visual movement without compromising the table’s clean modernist profile. The brass has developed a gentle, even patina that enhances its tonal richness and authenticity. The oak base provides structural clarity and proportional harmony, allowing the decorative top to remain the primary visual statement while maintaining functional integrity. The overall composition is restrained yet expressive—ideal for interiors that value material contrast and collectible Scandinavian design. Details: Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Origin: Denmark Period: Mid-20th century Top: Pressed and etched brass Base: oak Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural patina and minor wear consistent with age and use A rare and materially distinctive example of Danish modern design, combining refined craftsmanship with a sculptural metal surface of exceptional character.
