$4,200 / set
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Stunning Black Button Tufted Leather Swivel Chairs, Jens Risom for Marble, Pair
By Marble Imperial, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of black button tufted leather swivel chairs by Jens Risom for marble, Classic Mid
Aluminum, Steel
$895 / set
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pr. High Style Chairs Manufactured by Marble Imperial Design Att to Risom
By Marble Imperial, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of office, dining, occasional chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture
Steel
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1970s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been fully refinished, features new foam, and has been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth” fabric - it feature a solid, white oak frame that has been steam-bent. There ar...
Fabric, Oak
Modernist Marble Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Marble Coffee Table by Jens Risom, circa 1960's. This piece has a beautiful white marble
Marble, Aluminum
Modernist Marble Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Marble Coffee Table by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. This piece has a beautiful white marble
Marble, Aluminum
Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
By B.L. Marble Furniture, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been fully refinished, features new foam, and has been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth” fabric - it feature a solid, white oak frame that has been steam-bent. While it...
Fabric, Oak
Jens Risom Oak Settee
By Jens Risom, Marble Imperial
Located in Chicago, IL
for Marble Furniture c. 1960s, signed. There are flaws on the oak frame consistent with heavy use
Oak
Jens Risom Chairs for Marble c. 1960s, a pair
By B.L. Marble Furniture, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Both chairs have been fully refinished, have new foam, and have been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth Fabric” - these chairs feature solid, white oak frames that have been steam-bent...
Fabric, Oak
Chunky Oak Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Marble Furniture
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Reupholstered in nubby wool. Chunky oak frame with upholstered cushions.
Wool, Oak
Pair of Walnut & Marble Mid Century tables by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabolous pair of solid walnut frames with solid Italian polished marble tops , elegant rare set
Marble
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H 29.25 in W 72 in L 29.25 in
Jens Risom Style B. L. Marble Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut Floating Top
By B.L. Marble Furniture, Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Style B. L. Marble Furniture Company Mid Century walnut floating top executive desk This
Walnut
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H 14.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair Calacatta Vagli Rosato Marble Side/End Tables, Style of Jens Risom 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Calacatta Vagli Rosato Marble Side/End Tables, Style of Jens Risom 1960. Original condition
Marble
Midcentury American Modern Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
By B.L. Marble Furniture, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was manufactured circa 1970 as part of the "BL Marble" line (same Risom design sold two different ways
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 66 in D 69 in
Jens Risom Style Mid Century B and L Marble Corner Walnut L Shaped Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom style mid century B and L Marble Corner walnut L shaped desk The desk measures: 66
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Square Walnut Wood Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Jens Risom square wood coffee table circa 1960 has a classic Danish
Wood, Walnut
1960s Walnut and Carrara Marble Console
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern walnut base console with Carrara marble top.
Carrara Marble
Marble Top Parsons Style Oiled Walnut Frame Side End Table
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern marble top Parsons style end side occasional table.
Marble
Mid-Century Walnut Demilune Executive Desk
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
In the style of Jens Risom, this executive desk also functions as a conference table with its half
Stainless Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Risom/Marble
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of solid oak and leather lounge chairs by Risom/Marble. Heavy high quality construction.
Leather, Oak
Jens Risom Leather Swivel Chair for B.L Marble, 1960's
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in Round Rock, TX
A wonderful vintage button tufted leather chair designed by Jens Risom and manufactured by B.L
Metal
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H 34.5 in W 33.75 in D 19.13 in
Striking Sideboard by Jens Risom in Rosewood Walnut and Travertine Marble
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful example of American modernism by Jens Risom. This cabinet is made of an array of
Travertine
Pair of Risom Walnut End Tables W/ Wedge Shape Travertine Marble Tops
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Risom wedge shape tops end side tables in oiled walnut.
Travertine
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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Vintage 1960s Black Leather Swivel Chair by Jens Risom for B.L. Marble Company
By Jens Risom
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage black leather chair by Jens Risom for B. L. Marble Company is in overall good
Aluminum
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H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern Walnut Demilune Executive Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular Mid-Century Modern executive desk was manufactured by the B.L. Marble and is
Mahogany, Walnut
Large Rectangular Floating Marble Top Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern white marble top coffee table on ebonized wooden base. Jens Risom
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Open Louvered Arm Chairs by Bl Marble Chair Co
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of mid-century open louvered arm chairs by BL Marble Chair Co. They are an attractive pair of
Walnut
Set of Risom, Marble Corporation Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two lounge chairs Designer unknown Manufactured for Risom, Marble Corporation USA, circa
Walnut
Mid Century Accent Side Chair by Jens Risom for Marble Furniture
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Chair Co., B.L. Marble Furniture, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Framingham, MA
Lovely all original side chair by Jens Risom for Marble Furniture Company. Nice patina to the
Walnut, Naugahyde
Walnut cabinet with thick marble top by Jens Risom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Walnut cabinet with carrera marble top designed by Jens Risom
Marble
Jens Risom Cocktail Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom, is one of An Orange Moon's top designer picks! Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table
Marble
Midcentury Jens Risom Upholstered Floating Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge armchair manufactured by Risom Marble Corporation
Wool, Walnut
$3,895
H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the influential Jens Risom. The "Playboy" derivation was coined after a July 1961 Playboy article o...
Walnut
$1,255
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair By Jens Risom USA, 1960s Sculpted solid walnut frame, with original tan upholstery. Measures: 22.25"W x...
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom C-120 Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this handsome 1950's model C-120 Jens Risom armchair in exceptional all-original condition. The chair features an exposed, solid walnut frame with an elegan...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut armchair by Jens Risom with seat, back and arms, newly upholstered in a rich cognac leather.
Leather, Walnut
$568Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 21.75 in D 22.5 in
Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered "Jens Risom Style" mid-century modern Danish armchair. Reupholstered in an Ivory "Paris Plush" fabric by Greenhouse Fabrics with a Gimp Trim on the back of th...
Fabric, Wood
$2,200 / item
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Wilkhahn Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, lounge chairs, leather, metal, Germany, 1970s These cubic low lounge chairs rest on a sleek swivel base, offering both style and functionality. The German-made chairs embr...
Metal
Two Restored Jens Risom Side Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage side armchairs set. New upholstery in gray microfiber Tufted back detail Wood frame and legs.
Oak
1960's Jens Risom Style Walnut Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern walnut and fabric armchairs in the style of Jens Risom, fully restored and re-upholstered, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom Jens Risom emigrated from Europe to the U.S. when he was just 23 years of age. Like other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to h...
Leather, Walnut
$1,400 / item
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) C-106 chair, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. in the late 1950s....
Upholstery, Walnut
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.