Jens Risom Furniture
Danish, American, 1916-2016
The Danish-born Jens Risom brought the Scandinavian modern design sensibility to a wide audience in the United States. As the first designer for Knoll Inc., Risom introduced American buyers to the region’s enduring design values of simplicity, grace and craftsmanship.
Risom trained in furniture making at the Copenhagen School of Industrial Arts and Design under Ole Wanscher, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. In 1939, a year after graduating from business school, Risom decided to move to the U.S.
While working for an interior designer in New York in 1941, he met Hans Knoll, and the businessman and the designer hit it off. They brought out their first line the next year, despite wartime materials restrictions. The signature piece — now a design icon — was a lounge chair with a striking, undulant birch frame and a seat made of webbed sub-military grade parachute straps. Risom was drafted into the army, and served as a translator under General George Patton. When he returned from the war, Risom clashed over furniture design ideals with his business partner’s new bride, Florence Knoll, the pioneering mid-century modernist who was schooled in the Bauhaus method, which favored furniture with strict, geometric metal frames. Risom then started his own company, Jens Risom Design.
In the course of his long career, Risom developed a stylistic vocabulary that was a reflection of the life of the man himself: his furniture has Danish warmth coupled with an American air of crisp efficiency. Vintage Risom chairs are almost instantly recognizable — the arms and seat backs are set at a distinctive angle that seems to invite people to sit back and relax, yet they know they can hop up in an instant, ready to go.
As you will see on these pages, Jens Risom is one of the great men of American modern design who made furniture that is unique and timeless.
Find a collection of vintage Jens Risom furniture on 1stDibs that includes lounge chairs, desks, coffee tables and more.
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Creator: Jens Risom
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Italian Espresso Velvet
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement, his original body of work is not only still with us today but much of it is still in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Walnut Dining or Conference Table, Model T 180
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Conference or Dining Table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company Jens Risom Design Inc in the 1960s. The silhouette appeared in a 1959 Risom catalog an...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970 Jens Risom Designs Double Pedestal Executive Desk in Walnut Made in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Double Pedestal Executive Desk in Walnut, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs Inc. in the 1960s. This example dates to ca. 1970 and has been recently refinished....
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original walnut and white laminate side / end table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc circa 1960s. This is a classic example of Riso...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair
By Jens Risom
USA, 1960s
Sculpted solid walnut frame, with original tan upholstery.
Measures: 22.25"W x...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut stool
This stool is 16 wide x 19 deep x 37.25 inches high, with a seat height of 27 inches
All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge chairs expertly reupholstered in soft ivory shearling with professionally refinished walnut frames. An exem...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Strap Stool
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Jens Risom for Knoll strap stool for Knoll, missing label, but date stamped May 15, 1952. Original finish shows age, original strap webbing wor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Maple
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table.
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered maple frame with a floating scoop seat newly upholstered in mustard yellow, textur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Jens Risom Cabinet in Rosewood Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare small cabinet designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark. Large desk is also available.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Classic Jens Risom lounge chairs in navy blue wool upholstery. Gorgeous oiled walnut frames.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 3
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 3
Each chair measures: 18 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Teak Credenza Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Post-War Design teak credenza form sideboard with 2 door centering 3 drawers (label: JENS RISOM)
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Danish modern design is predominantly known for two features - sculptural design and quality construction meant to last and last. And this early Jens Risom table is no exception. Des...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Side Tables for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Risom design pair of black lacquered side tables with black laminate tops for Knoll.
In good used condition with one small repai...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Maple
Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to any interior. Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by J...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut armchair by Jens Risom with seat, back and arms, newly upholstered in a rich cognac leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A comfortable and stylish Jens Risom upholstered armchair, circa 1950s. Rare design with original early label still intact.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Two Restored Jens Risom Side Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage side armchairs set.
New upholstery in gray microfiber
Tufted back detail
Wood frame and legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
By Fredericia, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jens Risom Model 6500 magazine table is designed in 1949, the magazine table reflects Risom’s idea that key to good design is comfort, the warmth of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for Knoll by Jens Risom in 1943. Basket-woven parachute straps.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Birch, Canvas
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Post-War Design teak dining table with a bowed design top and resting on square legs connected by a stretcher on either side. (label: JENS RISOM)
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20th Century Post-Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom emigrated from Europe to the U.S. when he was just 23 years of age. Like other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honour tradition in modern design, combining old and new in highly original ways.
Jens Risom's career has spanned nearly sixty years. He began his study of design in the Copehagen workshop of Kaare Klint in 1935 and joined Ernst Kuhn's architectural office in 1938, where he designed furniture and interiors. In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. Risom described the chair as "very basic, very simple, inexpensive, easy to make." The chair was constructed with a birch wood frame and, because of wartime materials constraints, cheap but strong army surplus webbing and has inspired countless imitations.
Vintage Midcentury Jens Risom teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square slate top oiled walnut base coffee table by Jens Risom. Exceptional quality exceptional original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Slate
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Birch, Textile
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of walnut swivel lounge chairs in original purple composite upholstery with walnut bases and detachable suede cushions designed by Jens Risom.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Risom for Risom Inc. Coffee table. Bow shaped ends with architectural splayed base.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom
Jens Risom emigrated from Europe to the U.S. when he was just 23 years of age. Like other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Four Vintage Side Arm Chairs Set
New upholstery in gray microfiber
Wood frame and legs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These exceptional Jens Risom Model 2137 lounge chairs supported by sculptural walnut bases are scarce examples of the 1961 design.
They are relatively small in scale, though the sea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom lounge chair. Newly upholstered in a linen-blend fabric with a black lacquered base.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent set by Jens Risom in fully restored condition. The fabric is an orange yellow Missoni fabric with new foam and restored walnut frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jens Risom armchairs with black lacquered wood frames.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base Originally designed by Jens Risom in 1961 the A-Chair is a graceful expression of an elegant, upholstered chair in a timeless design, boasting an A-fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
American Mid Century rare desk Paper tray by Jens Risom in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Desk tray designed by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with dovetail joinery. Labeled on the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Set of 2 Captains Arm Chairs Walnut Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Set of 2 Arm Chairs by Jens Risom.
Walnut Frames. Vintage Leather seat and backrest.
Category
1960s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Counter Height Stool in Clear Maple with Black Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Risom counter height stool designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was acquired directly from a Knoll employee, who pur...
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2010s American Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Birch, Maple
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Risom for Knoll Vostra Slipper Chair c 1940/50's
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century armless slipper chair, known as the Vostra chair, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll circa 1940/50's. This example is structurally soun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Risom/Marble Corporation Walnut Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in West Chester, PA
Jens Risom solid walnut arm chair with the original burnt orange upholstery for Risom/Marble Corporation with the original tags intact underneath.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Chairs for Marble c. 1960s, a pair
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Both chairs have been fully refinished, have new foam, and have been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth Fabric” - these chairs feature solid, white oak frames that have been steam-bent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been fully refinished, features new foam, and has been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth” fabric - it feature a solid, white oak frame that has been steam-bent. While it...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality chest of drawers by Danish designer Jens Risom, made in the USA. This early work features eight drawers, meticulously constructed with mitered corners and metal rails fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Set of Ten Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom, set of ten 'Playboy' armchairs, model 'C140’, walnut, faux leather, United States, design 1958, production 1960s
The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom owe the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern bench by Jens Risom
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed in 1949, the Magazine Table is a great example of Danish-American designer Jens Risom’s stylish and innovative approach to modern design.
The dynamic side table with its ic...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair, (sold and priced individually) of walnut end / cocktail tables by Jens Risom. Tops appear to be floating, sculpted edges part of the Risom design staple. Tab...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair Of Night Stands By Jens Risom With Angled Drop Fronts Ca' 1950's Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic drop front night stands by Jens Risom, ca' 1950's. Unusual design where the front are angled and the legs are exposed and can be used as handles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk with Return Circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Large mid-century executive desk in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s with storage drawers and a pull-out writing surface to left of sitter with glass insert. Desk includes a return...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
960s Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Risom furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jens Risom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 323 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jens Risom were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fredericia, Florence Knoll, and Craft Associates. Prices for Jens Risom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,213.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- Who is Jens Risom?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Jens Risom was a Danish designer. Many people credit him with bringing the modern style of Scandinavian design to the U.S. He is well-known for his chairs, which feature angled seat backs often upholstered with webbing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom furniture.
- Was Jens Risom Danish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Jens Risom was Danish. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 8, 1916, and attended Copenhagen School of Industrial Arts and Design. Following his graduation, Risom moved to the U.S., where he lived for the rest of his life. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jens Risom furniture.
- Who sells Jens Risom rockers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Normally, vintage furniture dealers or auction and online platforms specializing in authentic vintage furniture sell Jens Risom rockers. From time to time, rocking chairs produced by the Danish designer may appear at thrift shops and secondhand stores or be available directly from individuals who own them. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom chairs.
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