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Is a Risom chair comfortable?
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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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Jens Risom, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Germany, 1950s
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and pink fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs, model Vostra, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Walter Knoll, Germany, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and u...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Jens Risom, Lounge Chair, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Jens Risom
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
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature a sculptural walnut base, fully restored to its original splendor, and are reupholstered in Oce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$15,000 / set