Early Jens Risom for Knoll Strap Stool
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Jens Risom for Knoll strap stool for Knoll, missing label, but date stamped May 15, 1952
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Strap Stool
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Jens Risom for Knoll strap stool for Knoll, missing label, but date stamped May 15, 1952
Maple
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946
Fabric, Maple
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM FOR KNOLL)(Similar pieces
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom for Knoll Multi-Colored Textured Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM FOR KNOLL)(Similar pieces: DUF0452
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman This stool measures: 16.5 wide x 15.25 deep x
Fabric, Upholstery, 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
Leather, Maple
$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE PAIR of Early woven leather lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll. Made in USA, circa 1950's
Leather, Birch
Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM FOR KNOLL)(Similar pieces: DUF0453
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair This chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 29 wide x 33 deep x
Upholstery
2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Lounge Chair, originally designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This
Maple, Fabric
1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s
Maple
C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a
Copper
C. 1951 Set of Nine Jens Risom for Knoll 666 Dining Chairs in Walnut with Seats
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of nine American Walnut Armchairs, Model 666, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll
Steel
Circle Dining Table by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Maple base with linoleum top.
Maple
Webbed Side Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Wood frame with red webbing.
Wood
$2,100 / set
Jens Risom for Knoll lounge chair pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
One of the first commissioned chairs produced by Knoll. This example was manufactured in 2000; and
Cotton
2023 Jens Risom for Knoll Amoeba 42” Child's Table in Beech
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Child's Risom Amoeba Table, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1941. This particular
Beech, Laminate
C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular
Fabric, Maple
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came directly from a Knoll
Ash
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
Birch, Maple
$2,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Classic Jens Risom for Knoll Midcentury Woven Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Jens Risom's original 1941 collection for Knoll incorporates a natural aesthetic, characteristic of
Linen, Maple
C. 1951 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W in Maple and Canvas with Label
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular
Maple, Fabric
Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
introduced by Knoll Associates in 1941, by iconic designer Jens Risom for Knoll manufactured in the USA
Wood
2020 Knoll Risom Side Chair in Maple with Tan Straps, Model 666C-WB
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom side chair, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This example
Steel
1950 Knoll Risom Side Chair in Maple with Black Webbing, Model 666C-WB
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom side chair, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This is an
Steel
Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
in the style and manner of Jens Risom for Knoll. Beautiful from both the front and back, rich looking
Leather, Oak
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
webbed leather strap back and seats in the style and manner of Jens Risom for Knoll. The wide straps are
Brass
2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Lounge chair, Model 654LC, initially designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This
Cotton, Walnut, Rubber
2021 Pair of Knoll Risom Side Chairs w/ Ebonized Maple Wood Frame, Model 666C-WB
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom side chairs, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These
Metal
C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom Lounge chairs, Model 654LC, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These
Birch
Model 666 Side Chair in Birch & Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic Model 666 side chair designed by the influential Jens Risom for Knoll. Build
Birch
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
Birch, Textile
$950 / item
13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jens Risom in collaboration with Knoll in the early 1940s, this iconic chair seamlessly blends form and
Cotton, Wood
Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Jens Risom chairs. Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so
Cotton, Walnut
$960Sale Price|76% Off
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.
Birch, Canvas
$2,250 / set
Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Jens Risom chairs made in the 1940s, model “666” of the 600 series from 1941.
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Loveseat Sofa For Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early Jens Risom model 37 loveseat sofa for Knoll is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern
Upholstery, Birch
$5,860 / set
Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom scoop chairs for Hans Knoll A pair of very early Knoll post war design scoop
Alpaca
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare and Early Jens Risom Stool for Knoll Associates, New York City
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and early Jens Risom stool for Knoll Associates, New York City. Simple, elegant design
Upholstery, Birch
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
Cotton, Wood
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric. Mid Century Dining chairs. This
Fabric, Beech
1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by
Wood, Maple
1940s Jens Risom Knoll Pair Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Squirm
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A matching pair of Jens Risom's Vostra Lounge Chairs for Knoll, Germany. Feet in beechwood, from
Beech
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
Brass
Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, 'Vostra' chair with ottoman, beech, canvas, brass, United States
Brass
Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing
By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, canvas, brass, United
Brass
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
Great vintage set of Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll in birch with strapping Condition: The
Birch
Unavailable|$1,500
Original 1952s Webbed Wood Side Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1952s webbed wood side chair by Jens Risom for Knoll.
Unavailable|$2,500
1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series •Some discoloration and fading to the
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$2,400
Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Original Jens Risom lounge chair designed for Knoll. Newly reupholstered in soft gray wool fabric
Unavailable|$16,694
Set of 4 Custom 666 Side Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1946
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Unique set of Jens Risom 666 Series side chairs, hand-customised by Florence Knoll for a private
Nylon, Beech
Unavailable|$2,330 / set
Pair of Arm Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll in Walnut and Newly Upholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Chesham, GB
walnut. Manufacturer - Knoll Designer - Jens Risom Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Style
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,200
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
Great example of an early knoll Post-war design. Designed by Jens Risom for Hans Knoll/Knoll
Birch, Upholstery
Unavailable|$3,932
Jens Risom Webbed Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Maastricht, NL
An early Jens Risom model 654W chair for Knoll, with a curved seating upholstered with a brown
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$4,500 / set
Jens Risom 654w for Knoll Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Denton, TX
Incredible pair of Jeans Risom 654w chairs designed in 1941. Beautiful curves, sleek design
Leather, Birch
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.