Jens Risom Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jens Risom Leather Desk
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Jens Risom Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut Risom Executive desk with matching return, black leather tops, pencil ,file and three
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Glass
Jens Risom Walnut And Leather Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern executive desk designed by Jens Risom and made by Jens Risom Design. A walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and White Leather Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut and white leather executive desk Desk measures: 62 wide x 67.5 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Jens Risom Single Drawer Black Leather and Rosewood Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A little over six and a half feet long, this Mid Century Modern desk by Jens Risom has a dark
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Scandinavian Large Walnut Leather Top Desk, 1960s
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H 28.5 in W 68 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Scandinavian Large Walnut Leather Top Desk, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, large, executive, walnut desk, with a leather top, by Jens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom High Back Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
High back executive desk chair in leather. Designed by Jens Risom and produced by Risom Inc
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Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Modern Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1970s walnut desk with leather top, in the style of Jens Risom. Solid walnut details throughout
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Leather Top Walnut Executive Desk with Return
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large walnut executive desk stamped Jens Risom and a single pedestal return both with leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Midcentury Mahogany Executive Desk or Side Chairs Risom Style
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H 38.5 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Danish Midcentury Mahogany Executive Desk or Side Chairs Risom Style
By Jens Risom
Located in Bridgeport, CT
circa 1960. The profile of the frame is very much in the style of Jens Risom. Made from mahogany wood in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Mahogany
Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist double letter tray, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jens Risom Walnut Desk with Leather Writing Surface
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modest walnut desk from Jens Risom with three drawers on the right-hand side, and a leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large walnut executive desk designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960. This desk is in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Rare Jens Risom Leather Executive Chair for Jens Risom Design Inc.
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This an extremely rare Jens Risom high back executive armchair for Jens Risom design Inc. It
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Office Chair for Jens Risom Design Inc.
By Jens Risom
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Metal, leather. Condition: This Jens Risom office chair for Jens Risom Design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Corner Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 34 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Custom Executive Desk in Leather and Walnut in the Manner of Jens Risom
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H 30 in W 77.75 in D 41.75 in
Custom Executive Desk in Leather and Walnut in the Manner of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century custom-made executive desk in walnut with leather top and leather covered pull-out
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Letter Tray by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist letter tray by Jens Risom. Three available.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Walnut Executive Desk and Black Leather Guest Chairs by Jens Risom
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H 29 in W 80.5 in D 36 in
Vintage 1960s Walnut Executive Desk and Black Leather Guest Chairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful office set by Jens Risom includes an imposing yet inviting executive desk and two
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom "Posture" High-Back Executive Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom "Posture" high-back executive chair, reupholstered with spinney beck leather. Oiled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jens Risom Sculptural Walnut Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut desk chair designed by Jens Risom, lightly restored with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Leather Swivel Chair for B.L Marble, 1960's
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
A wonderful vintage button tufted leather chair designed by Jens Risom and manufactured by B.L
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Back Leather Office Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Executive high back leather and fabric swivel desk chair. The chair has a flex backrest, which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Solid Walnut Leather Top and Drawers Custom Desk Console Table
By Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern three drawers narrow desk console lobby hall entry table. Multiple uses
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Leather Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom console. Can be used as a desk, a console or for storage, circa 1960s. Walnut + black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Large Leather Topped Jens Risom Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New London, CT
Very rare walnut desk by Jens Risom. Has a single lockable drawer (no key) and original brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Desk with Edelman Leather Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Providence, RI
Oak desk designed by Jens Risom, circa 1954. Desk has been ebonized, and the top has been wrapped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jens Risom desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Awesome Jens Risom desk with original creme color leather and cane privacy panel.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Jens Risom Walnut Leather Topped Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This majestic Jens Risom leather topped walnut desk with three deep drawers and smartly adorned
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
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By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original finish with some minor scratches and dings-only ads to authenticity. The chrome base ha...
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By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Jens Risom Leather Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal jens risom leather desk for your home. A jens risom leather desk — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jens risom leather desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A jens risom leather desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Jens Risom each produced at least one beautiful jens risom leather desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Jens Risom Leather Desk?
Prices for a jens risom leather desk start at $250 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $3,800.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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