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Is a Risom chair comfortable?

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Is a Risom chair comfortable?
Whether or not a Risom chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal perception. Jens Risom believed that the parachute webbing and sturdy maple wood frames of his chair perfectly suited the contours of the human body to deliver ample support. Shop a selection of Jens Risom chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Rare Jens Risom Walnut & Light Fabric Floating Lounge Chair, 1953
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Jens Risom, this lounge chair was made exclusively for the model year 1953. It features a frame of solid carved walnut and is upholstered in a light floral fabric. Then d...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing
By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, 'Vostra' chair, beech, canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s An elegant lounge chair featuring exquisite canvas webbing, this piec...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chairs Model 2136 by Jens Risom in Velvet and Walnut, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A striking pair of A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. Celebrated for their refined simplicity and sculptural presence, these iconic chairs feature beautifully...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

The Big Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom in Navy Blue Velvet, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
This iconic Jens Risom lounge chair and ottoman set embodies the elegance and comfort of mid-century American design. Fully restored by our expert workshop, the chair features its di...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jens Risom, Lounge Chair, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and maple lounge chair designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 24.0"W x ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA 1950s Upholstered in new Kvadrat Fabric.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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