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
Walnut Settee by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the late 1950s by Jens Risom, this rarely seen settee is not only eye-catching, but also deeply comfortable. The solid walnut frame features Risom’s signature slender, up...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Triangular Side Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s.
Dimensions: 16” H x 42” Diameter
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of walnut lounge chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, the solid walnut frames feature a rich natural fini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$9,600 / set
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$15,000 / set
Mid Century Danish Cotton Velvet Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This gorgeous Jens Risom sofa is mid-century design at its finest – a masterpiece from the legendary Danish designer who helped define Scandinavian-American style. With its polished ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Jens Risom Six Foot (6ft) Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An uncommon six (6) foot long floating bench. Features a walnut frame base with a slightly curved cushion. A classic and timeless design that could blend into a variety of different ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States.
Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D
Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D
Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches
All pieces of furnit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George Ciancimino Walnut & Quadrilobed Aluminum Executive Credenza, C. 1970
By George Ciancimino, Jens Risom
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Georges Ciancimino for Jens Risom Walnut & Aluminum Quarefoil Credenza. Featuring a rectangular framework, Walnut veneered surface, strong Aluminum surround detailed with quadrilobed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Danish Jens Risom Set 4 Teak Dining Chairs 1960 Reupholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish set of four Jens Risom (1916-2016) Danish Mid Century Modern teal dining chairs, circa 1960.
The chairs have just been professionally reupholstered in a very high quality black & cream checkerboard fabric. The floating backs above a slightly curved seat, the square legs with a ribbed edge moulding and a single stretcher bar to the back.
The chairs are very comfortable and provide great lumbar support for one's back, condition is very good, the chairs are sturdy and robust, the teak has been polished in Bloomsbury's workshops and the upholstery is fresh, this very stylish set of four Danish MCM...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Walnut dresser with 8 drawers designed by Jens Risom.
Four narrow drawers on left, flanked by wider drawers on right.
Top drawer includes brass push button latch and hinges, allows...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,760 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic mid-century coffee table by Danish-born designer Jens Risom.
Composed of solid walnut wood, 32" W x 32" D x 20" H
Perfect for home or office!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Denton, TX
Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk.
Knee hole height is 27.38.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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 1949.
W 20 x D 30 x Seat H 17 / Back H 30 in.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Beech
$1,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century sofa with angled arms, curved back, and faintly striped red and orange upholstery with button tufted detail, resting on a walnut base with four tapered square legs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid Brass curved pull handles. High end Construction with Metal Drawer slide...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in brown webbing for Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs in brown webbing for Knoll. The seat is removable and adjustable from lounge to occasional chairs.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Danish Styled Loveseat ( A )
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice sized Danish styled Mid Century loveseat upholstered in a tight woven blue contract fabric which is original to this piece . Framed in a medium dark walnut with great bac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Birch, Textile
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Birch
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak wood arm chair has a thick sloping seat and a form fitting back cushion. Angular and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Jens Risk Sideboard / Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model S-240 bachelor's chests in blonde cerused oak by Jens Risom, likely produced in his NYC workshop c. 1949. This pairwood finishing technique that creates a two-toned look, where...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be floating on base. Nickeled hardware, finished back, Divided in centre with two adju...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$2,800 Sale Price
23% Off
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Category
1950s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Handsome Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Designed by Danish-born Jens Risom, this vintage chair is beautiful perfection. The comfortably contoured faux leather seat floats in an exquisite, oiled walnut frame. The original ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Risom Walnut Dining Room Table, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hamburg, PA
A simple line modern boat top dining table designed by Jens Risom circa 1950. The Danish Modern style table with newly refinished top. This is a great table for entertaining family a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll International
By Jens Risom
Located in Munich, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair for Knoll International. Webbing redone. model no. 652.
LOCATED IN HAMBURG
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$950 Sale Price
26% Off
Set of Slipper Chairs by Jens Risom in Teddy Wool , C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of sculptural slipper chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s, fully restored by Stamford Modern. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene
By De Coene Frères, Jens Risom
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This early edition of the 666 chair was produced by De Coene. Since 1954 De Coene became the Benelux producer of the expensive Knoll furniture. This rare old set of chairs are in all...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of two iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the influential Jens Risom with accompanying side chairs designed in the manner of Risom. The ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Bench/Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Bench Table
This is a bench(we have two matching stools that accomodates this bench being sold seperately). The bench is quite uni...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Immaculate Jens Risom Model-250 High back Armless Slipper Sofa. This sofa is STUNNING, the armless, slightly reclined silhouette and gorgeous walnut frames gives it a very simple, y...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Rosewood and Aluminum Desk/Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970s Brazilian Rosewood with aluminum stretcher desk with glass top, it can also be use as a dining table with a larger piece of glass, in vint...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$9,900 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange polkadot fabric set within an oak frame with flared arms and straight legs. Marked along...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jens Risom Danish Styled Walnut Dining Table by Risom Designs
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted medium dark walnut round dining table with sturdy legs having a groove line in each one and cast aluminum foot pads . Designed by Jens Risom for his company Jens ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white fabric. Like new and ready to ship.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Credenza for IBM
By Jens Risom, IBM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the Transatlantic elegance of genuine mid-century modern vintage design with this luxurious credenza designed by legendary Danish industrial designer Jens Risom for his na...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jens Risom Dresser Walnut Ca' 1960's Mid Century
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dresser by Jens Risom with nice patina, walnut, ca' 1960's. Four drawers with nicely sculpted handles. Unusual base with cutouts.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair with Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 37.5 wide x 37.5 deep x 42 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,116 Sale Price
26% Off
Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as good, honest furniture design, t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Jens Risom NEW Beige Linen Upholstery Oiled Walnut Frame c1960s Sofa Couch MINT!
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jens Risom NEW Beige Linen Upholstery Oiled Walnut Frame c1950s U-150 Sofa Couch MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Linen
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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....
Category
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Bookcase With Y Pulls By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut credenza bookcase is designed by Danish American designer Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs. It features drawers with his signature steel Y shaped pulls and open shelves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Vostra Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom Vostra Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll. Original condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 30 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jens Risom Armless Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category
1950s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Maple
$5,800
Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our fully restored walnut lounge chairs from the 1950s, a timeless creation by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. Meticulously refu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table; model 4010 designed 1961 revolving top with locking mechanism, solid walnut tapered legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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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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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