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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
Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom, Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom, Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom, Writing Desk

$7,800

Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom, 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 Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

$4,850

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs. (JENS RISOM)

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair

$16,000

Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs, Inc. Beautifully restored with refinished walnut base and upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.

Category

1950s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s
Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s

Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s

$5,800

Jens Risom Ottoman in Light Blue Mohair, circa 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

Exquisite round walnut ottoman designed by the legendary Danish-American furniture designer, Jens Risom, circa 1960s. This remarkable piece has been meticulously restored to its orig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,220

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

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

$6,800

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modern...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci
Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

$14,850

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jens Risom design "Big Chair" and ottoman reissue by Ralph Pucci International. Large and impressive lounge chair with an equally oversized ottoman...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Credenza

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Credenza

$5,200

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

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s
Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s

$3,375Sale Price|25% Off

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Step back in time and enhance your workspace with the sophisticated elegance of this Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza, designed by the legendary Danish-American desi...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom End Table With Rotating Top And Insert Ca' 1960's
Jens Risom End Table With Rotating Top And Insert Ca' 1960's

Jens Risom End Table With Rotating Top And Insert Ca' 1960's

$2,500

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

1960s Set of Twelve Jens Risom Playboy Armchairs in Walnut, Model C-140
1960s Set of Twelve Jens Risom Playboy Armchairs in Walnut, Model C-140

1960s Set of Twelve Jens Risom Playboy Armchairs in Walnut, Model C-140

$14,000 / set

1960s Set of Twelve Jens Risom Playboy Armchairs in Walnut, Model C-140

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 12 Playboy Armchairs (10 are shown in the image, but we have twelve that are sold as the set), Model C-140, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs in 1958. The lis...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955

$2,850 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955

By Jens Risom

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of mid century modern end tables with walnut bases and black slate tops. Designed by Jens Risom. Bases appear to create a floating design that effortlessly support the...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Slate

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers

$2,800

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers

By Jens Risom

Located in Astoria, NY

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers, with three frieze drawers on four tapered legs, "Jens Risom Design, Inc." label to reverse. 32" H x 36" W x 21" D. Provenance: From a 5th Avenue...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser Credenza
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser Credenza

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser Credenza

$3,895

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 20.25 deep x 27 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Scratches on Top Surface. Credenza...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Beige Leather and Walnut Console Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Beige Leather and Walnut Console Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Beige Leather and Walnut Console Table

$4,800

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

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table

$8,500

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century walnut draw leaf dining table with a square top that pulls open from two sides to expand the table top surface, resting on four tapered dowel legs. (JENS RISOM) D...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

$3,600

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s
Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

$8,995

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

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design
Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design

$3,800 / set

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs by Jens Risom Design feature extremely thick padded seating, a floating style backrest, and sculpted arm rests. A sturdy walnut fr...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,475

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to share your zip code for efficient shipping quote. Jens Risom Coffee Table or Bench. Walnut construction.

Category

1950s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes
Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes

Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes

$7,000Sale Price|20% Off

Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

This Jens Risom sofa for Risom Design Inc. is in good condition. The solid walnut frame has been oiled and is in vintage condition with normal wear with age (slight imperfections). T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs
Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs

Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs

$2,400 / set

Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

Four Vintage Side Arm Chairs Set New upholstery in gray microfiber Wood frame and legs

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak

1950s Jens Risom Design Round Side Table in Walnut 25"
1950s Jens Risom Design Round Side Table in Walnut 25"

1950s Jens Risom Design Round Side Table in Walnut 25"

$2,500

1950s Jens Risom Design Round Side Table in Walnut 25"

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a side table, originally designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. This particular example was handcrafted in the United States and dates back to the 1960s. The design is...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Club Chairs in Mohair by Jens Risom, C. 1960's
Set of Club Chairs in Mohair by Jens Risom, C. 1960's

Set of Club Chairs in Mohair by Jens Risom, C. 1960's

$6,800 / set

Set of Club Chairs in Mohair by Jens Risom, C. 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

Discover the timeless allure of a rare set of club chairs designed by Jens Risom in the late 1960s, now meticulously restored for a contemporary touch. The walnut legs have undergone...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll
Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll

Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll

$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 chairs by Jens Risom. Each has been completely restored in a luxurious Sandra Jordan ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Alpaca

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

$9,800

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom in Walnut and Gray

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

Walnut, Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

$3,500

9 Foot 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

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table by Jens Risom with Lazy Susan
Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table by Jens Risom with Lazy Susan

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table by Jens Risom with Lazy Susan

$8,500

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table by Jens Risom with Lazy Susan

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...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Wooden Lazy Susan End / Side Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Wooden Lazy Susan End / Side Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Wooden Lazy Susan End / Side Table

$5,900

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Wooden Lazy Susan End / Side Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century end / side table with a revolving circular wooden top with a shallow lip, resting on four square tapered wooden legs. (Jens Risom).   

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

$3,650 / set

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 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wool

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table
Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

$4,800

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with a kidney-shaped table top with a beige marbled mica veneer resting on a walnut base with a cruciform stretcher and angled legs. (JENS ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early production Jens Risom Magazine Table , Classic Modernist Design
Early production Jens Risom Magazine Table , Classic Modernist Design

Early production Jens Risom Magazine Table , Classic Modernist Design

$2,900

Early production Jens Risom Magazine Table , Classic Modernist Design

By Jens Risom

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original (OLD) model T.539 side table with magazine rack, designed by Jens Risom in 1949. Fantastic angular profile is sleek and modern, echoed in the wedge-shaped top. Functionality...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair

$3,347

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 26 wide x 29 deep x 29.75 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance 23.25 inche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

C. 2020 Pair of Jens Risom U-430 Lounge Chairs with Arms for DWR in Fabric & Oak
C. 2020 Pair of Jens Risom U-430 Lounge Chairs with Arms for DWR in Fabric & Oak

C. 2020 Pair of Jens Risom U-430 Lounge Chairs with Arms for DWR in Fabric & Oak

$2,000 / set

C. 2020 Pair of Jens Risom U-430 Lounge Chairs with Arms for DWR in Fabric & Oak

By Design Within Reach, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of U-430 Lounge Chairs with arms, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1955. These particular examples were produced by Design Within Reach in the year 2020. Their des...

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2010s American Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table
Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

$3,900

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen version! Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Mid Century Modernist Coffee / Cocktail table designed by Jens Risom. Retains original early Jens Risom Design label. Also retains ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

$14,295 / set

SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom A-Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches Ex...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

$1,200

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.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch, Canvas

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's
Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's

$45,000

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

A set of twelve side chairs in oak and upholstery by Jens Risom.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair
Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair

$3,900

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century 'Playboy' armchair with and angular teak wood frame and gray woven fabric upholstered seat and back with button tufting. (JENS RISOM) Upholstery is stained and ha...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table

$850

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original walnut and white laminate side / end table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc circa 1960s. This is a classic example of Riso...

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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

$4,850

Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table
Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

$1,500

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern square table with floating top. Simple, handsome design by Jens Risom, featuring a detached looking top. (Please confirm item lo...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s
Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s

Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s

$7,295 / set

Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a limited set of two restored Model C-108 armchairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from frames, legs and arms of solid black walnut replete wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

$5,800 / set

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

1970s Jens Risom Designs 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut
1970s Jens Risom Designs 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

1970s Jens Risom Designs 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

$7,500

1970s Jens Risom Designs 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a walnut credenza / cabinet designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company, Jens Risom Design. This particular piece was handcrafted in the USA and dates back to the 1970...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

$2,395

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 19 an...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench
Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

$8,500

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

Original Vintage Jens Risom Armchairs in Green Suede w/ Label, PAIR
Original Vintage Jens Risom Armchairs in Green Suede w/ Label, PAIR

Original Vintage Jens Risom Armchairs in Green Suede w/ Label, PAIR

$8,500 / set

Original Vintage Jens Risom Armchairs in Green Suede w/ Label, PAIR

By Jens Risom

Located in North Miami, FL

Wonderful authentic labelled vintage Jens Risom armchairs in Walnut frame and upholstered in a sumptuous Rolex green suede. The walnut frame has been lovingly refinished to its orig...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Jens Risom Desk Chair
Jens Risom Desk Chair

Jens Risom Desk Chair

$5,200

Jens Risom Desk Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable seat, tilts and swivels Measures: H: 31.5" - ...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

$5,095

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 54 wide x 21 deep x 31.5 inches high The hutch measures: 43.25 wide x 14.75 deep x 44 inches hig...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

$3,850

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

Handsome Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

$2,760Sale 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

1970s Jens Risom Designs 29 inch Cabinet / Book Shelf in Walnut
1970s Jens Risom Designs 29 inch Cabinet / Book Shelf in Walnut

1970s Jens Risom Designs 29 inch Cabinet / Book Shelf in Walnut

$1,800

1970s Jens Risom Designs 29 inch Cabinet / Book Shelf in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut Cabinet, originally designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs. This particular example was handcrafted in the USA in the 1970s. It has a beautifully grained waln...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat

$9,800

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Black Vinyl Seat

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Jens Risom Design 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut
1970s Jens Risom Design 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

1970s Jens Risom Design 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

$6,500

1970s Jens Risom Design 72 inch Credenza / Cabinet in Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a walnut credenza / cabinet designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company, Jens Risom Design. This particular piece was handcrafted in the USA and dates back to the 1970...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

$7,500

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Credenza for IBM
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Credenza for IBM

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Credenza for IBM

$3,000

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

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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Questions About Jens Risom Furniture
  • What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023

    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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Jens 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Normally, 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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