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
Pair of Jens Risom for Ralph Pucci Metallic Space Age A-Chairs
By Ralph Pucci, Jens Risom
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of mid-century modern chairs designed by Jens Risom (1916-2016 Danish-American) in 1961. Known as the A-chair featuring a graceful and elegant sinuous design. Risom joined Ralph Pucci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$2,760 Sale Price
24% Off
Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.
By Jens Risom, Marcel Gascoin, Jean Prouvé, Florence Knoll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of six chairs designed by Jens Risom. The oldest model features a solid oak structure and natural reed weaving for both the backrest and seat. The chairs have developed a beautif...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,640 / set
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1960s Set of Six Jens Risom Designs C-120 Dining Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six walnut dining armchairs, Model C-120, designed by Jens Risom in the USA in ca. 1958. This set dates to the late 1960s. The listed price includes the set of six c...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting credenza, with uncommon combinations. Jens Risom label affixed, inside upper left. Stout dimensions with wonderful half moon pulls. Bronze keyhole on right door, however,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Set of stools by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, fully restored by Stamford Modern. The solid wood frames have been expertly refinished in a rich espresso tone, highlighting the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular eight foot long table or bench by Jens Risom is not only a beautiful design with it's architectural base with tapered legs and a top that appears to float, it is hig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Toledo, OH
Jens Risom two-tone mid-century modern credenza featuring 4 drawers with carved wood handles, 1 door, and a travertine top. 65 1/2" long x 19" deep x 34 1/2" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut 8-drawer dresser with four narrow drawers on the left and four wider drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to crea...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design!
The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$950 / item
Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head & Footboards with Vinyl Cushions
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
4 SETS of Mid-Century Danish single / twin size teak rectangular bed headboards and footboards with mustard yellow vinyl cushions (JENS RISOM)(PRICED PER SET)(Similar headboards: DUF...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom C180 Walnut and Upholstered Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Garnerville, NY
An excellent pair of Jens Risom designed C180 upholstered and walnut armchairs. Also know as 1109 after 1961. Risom was an instrumental part of revolutionizing the look of American l...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,130 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Console Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century console tables with walnut frames and rectangular table tops with a single drawer beneath. (JENS RISOM) (PRICED AS Pair)
Finish is damaged.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,650 / set
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
The retur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,495 / set
Set of 3 Mid century Modern black white triangle end tables Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3 Mid century modern walnut black and white laminate top triangle end tables by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with black & white Formica tops. Be...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$1,820 Sale Price
35% Off
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, 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
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality chest of drawers by Danish designer Jens Risom, made in the USA. This early work features eight drawers, meticulously constructed with mitered corners and metal rails fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square slate top oiled walnut base coffee table by Jens Risom. Exceptional quality exceptional original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Slate
Jens Risom End Table With Rotating Top And Insert Ca' 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Jens Risom side table with rotating top and an aluminium insert. Made of walnut ca '1960's, this is a very uncommon design.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, 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 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
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Post-War Design teak dining table with a bowed design top and resting on square legs connected by a stretcher on either side. (label: JENS RISOM)
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s Jens Risom Designs Side / End Table in Walnut 21x30"
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Side Table, originally designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs. This particular example was handcrafted in the United States and dates back to the 1970s.
The...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern side hairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complement...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Mohair, 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
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, 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
Good Vintage Conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Jens Risom Rosewood Mid Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jens Risom Rosewood Mid Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs - Pair. Item features solid rosewood frames, beautiful wood grain, clean M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Square Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Square table designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. This example shows cosmetic wear to the finish, as shown. No structural damage, chips, cracks etc.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
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
Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century "Playboy" Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 22.5 wide x 23 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance 26.5 inches
All piece...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Teak, Caning, and Orange Upholstery Conference Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Danish mid-century dining/conference armchairs with teak wood frames, caned seat backs, and faintly striped orange fabric upholstered seats. (JENS RISOM)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Raleigh, NC
Danish modern design at its finest. New leather to this floating sofa by Jens Risom. Dating to the 1960s with beautiful sculpted lines and walnut base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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....
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern iconic lounge chair, model U430, and matching ottoman, model 730, were both designed by the internationally popular Danish designer Jens Risom for Jens Risom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Oak
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Magazine Side Table M6500 in Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed in 1949, the Magazine Table is a great example of Danish-American designer Jens Risom’s stylish and innovative approach to modern design.
The dynamic side table with its ic...
Category
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Beige Leather and Walnut Console Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century console table with a walnut frame and rectangular table top with a beige leather wrap. (JENS RISOM)
Leather needs cleaning and is separating from table top aroun...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century circular walnut dining table with a rotating lazy susan top resting on an X-shaped walnut base with tapered square legs. (JENS RISOM)(Similar tables: DUF0276, DUF0...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Petite Walnut Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
A truly beautiful piece by Jens Risom. Original oak and brass, clean lines, beautiful shape.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
This desk measures: 62 wide x 34 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches
The return measures: 41 inches deep
The combined de...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut and Brass Credenza / Bookshelf / Media Center
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Walnut Credenza, designed by Jens Risom, American, circa 1960s. Signed with Risom label. Jens Risom was definitely influenced by Danish Modern design, and this piece is n...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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 chairs by Jens Risom. Each has been completely restored in a luxurious Sandra Jordan ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
$5,860 / set
Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Mid-century Jen Rison walnut coffee table.
Jens Risom coffee table in walnut laminate. Round top with square sculptural base. Original Jens Risom D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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, production 1950s
An elegant lounge chair featuring exquisite canvas webbing, this piec...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cognac / Brown Leather Webbed Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom for Vostra
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of leather webbed lounge chair and matching ottoman, designed by Jens Risom and manufactured by Vostra (Walter Knoll) in Germany. Made of black...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
By Fredericia, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base Originally designed by Jens Risom in 1961 the A-Chair is a graceful expression of an elegant, upholstered chair in a timeless design, boasting an A-fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$4,062 / item
Jens Risom Danish Gray Velvet Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in gray velvet with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
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 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.