Gubi V11 Armchair American Walnut/ Cream Leather
Design: Illum Wikkelsø 1965, Gubi Concept: The V11 was originally designed back in 1965, and over time became one of Illum Wikkelsø's most successful designs. The V11 has now returned to production at Gubi, and to ensure that the original design is created precisely, Gubi has worked closely with Illum Wikkelsø's family. The armchair and Ottoman are a testament to Illum Wikkelsø's far-sighted and modern style as a designer. The exceptional craftsmanship and his dedication to comfort and flexibility are directly felt and made clear when you first sit in the chair. The V11 is designed with a trapezoidal body, resting on four slender, conical wooden legs in American walnut, creating a visual symphony together with the sharp angles of the armrests and backrest. They create an eye-catching and modern silhouette, while retaining the essence of the classic lounge chair aesthetic.
V11 Lounge Chair - Fully Upholstered (Solid American Walnut (Oiled), Smooth leather, GUBI (Cream))
First designed in 1965, the V11 Lounge Chair is one of the most revered and highly sought-after seating designs by the leading 20th-century Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. Like GUBI’s other Wikkelsø design, the V11 is exemplary in craftsmanship and distinctive in form, with an angular trapezoidal body echoed in its signature inverted- pyramid legs in solid wood. Despite these seemingly sharp angles, the V11 is crafted for comfort, exemplifying Wikkelsø’s belief that chairs should accommodate a variety of seating positions. Painstakingly recreated by GUBI using a process of 3D scanning, the V11 family includes a lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, both FSC® certified (FSC®-C176589), and available with an extensive choice of upholstery options, demonstrating the design’s aesthetic versatility.