Armchair V11 Forli Standard Gubi

The V11 recreation armchair is one of the most recognizable projects by the Danish designer Illuma Wikkelsø. from 1965 he was presented from the office of the Prime Minister of Japan to the Palace of the King of Saudi Arabia and for every decade from its premiere he enjoyed unflagging interest among collectors and design lovers. This monumental armchair is distinguished by a trapezoidal body, which is reflected in the characteristic legs in the shape of an inverted pyramid made of solid walnut.

carefully reproduced by Gubi using the 3D scanning process, the V11 family includes an armchair and accompanying ottoman.

The upholstered elements of the presented chair have been finished with a szenil fabric of the species of forla, limont.

Illum Wikkelso

Illum Wikkelso was a Danish furniture designer related to the modernist style and Scandinavian design of the mid -20th century. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and began his career as a carpenter and designer in companies such as Jacob Kjær or E. Petersen. He founded his own studio in 1954. His designs are distinguished by organic forms, attention to ergonomics and masterful use of wood and palisander wood. Wikkelso combined functionality with an elegant, subtle detail. His most famous are his seats and sofas, such as V11, Capella and the "Ring Chair" models. Although his works were popular in the 1960s and 1970s, they are experiencing a renaissance today and are valued by design collectors for a timeless character.