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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
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

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 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

Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's
Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's

Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's

$12,500

Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516. Freshly reupholstered and ready to be enjoyed for many years. The cushions are re...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll

$2,250 / set

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Jens Risom chairs made in the 1940s, model “666” of the 600 series from 1941.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch

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...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, 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 Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers
1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

$6,000

1970s Jens Risom Design Executive Desk in Walnut with Three Drawers

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Desk in Walnut, designed by Jens Risom in the 1960s. Produced by Risom Design Inc. this example dates to the 1970s. It features several drawers which provide amp...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Walnut Dining or Conference Table, Model T 180
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Walnut Dining or Conference Table, Model T 180

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Walnut Dining or Conference Table, Model T 180

$6,500

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Walnut Dining or Conference Table, Model T 180

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut Conference or Dining Table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company Jens Risom Design Inc in the 1960s. The silhouette appeared in a 1959 Risom catalog an...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Steel

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

$3,695

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

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design

$15,900

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs
Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs

Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs

$9,500

Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Classic Jens Risom lounge chairs in navy blue wool upholstery. Gorgeous oiled walnut frames.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

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 Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza

$4,447

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20.25 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

$4,900 / set

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, 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

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$975

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic mid-century coffee table by Danish-born designer Jens Risom. Composed of solid walnut wood, 32" W x 32" D x 20" H Perfect for home or office!

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman

$795

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman This stool measures: 16.5 wide x 15.25 deep x 17.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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

Jens Risom Sofa in Fresh Vanilla Boucle
Jens Risom Sofa in Fresh Vanilla Boucle

Jens Risom Sofa in Fresh Vanilla Boucle

$15,000

Jens Risom Sofa in Fresh Vanilla Boucle

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Elevate your space with this rare Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa, a mid-century icon celebrated for its graceful curves and impeccable craftsmanship. This piece showcases bea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Model 666 Side Chair in Birch & Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Model 666 Side Chair in Birch & Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Model 666 Side Chair in Birch & Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s

$1,055

Model 666 Side Chair in Birch & Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an iconic Model 666 side chair designed by the influential Jens Risom for Knoll. Build from a frame of solid Birch cut to sharp, archetypally Mid-Century Modern angles th...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

$5,500 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee tables / benches with floating tops supported by a walnut stretcher base with four tapered legs. (JENS RISOM) (PRICED AS Pair) Damage to fi...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair
Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair

Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair

$8,500

Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century lounge armchair with a shaped teak frame with two wooden armrests, and seat and back cushions upholstered in a blue, gold, red, and beige striped fabric, resting o...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table

$3,800

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century walnut cantilever side / end table with a rectangular off-center tabletop with shallow gallery supported by a walnut stretcher base. (Jens Risom).     

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom
Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

$1,495 / item

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair, (sold and priced individually) of walnut end / cocktail tables by Jens Risom. Tops appear to be floating, sculpted edges part of the Risom design staple. Tab...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

$5,700

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Jens Risom lounge chair. Newly upholstered in a linen-blend fabric with a black lacquered base.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair
Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

$1,800

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

$5,880

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

$7,850

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white fabric. Like new and ready to ship.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s

$8,800

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

Experience the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our fully restored walnut lounge chairs from the 1950s, a timeless creation by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. Meticulously refu...

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$5,595

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair

$2,395

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair This chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Min...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Upholstered Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Upholstered Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Upholstered Lounge Chair

$3,800

Jens Risom Upholstered Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A comfortable and stylish Jens Risom upholstered armchair, circa 1950s. Rare design with original early label still intact.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

$6,900

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a structured stretcher base with four tapered legs and stretcher shelf with caned inset...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

$7,200 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Jens Risom armchairs with black lacquered wood frames.   

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls
Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls

Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls

$4,560Sale Price|22% Off

Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

A rare and unique vintage Jens Risom credenza, this particular piece has y-shaped metal pulls, six regular drawers, one partitioned drawer, a filing drawer and a shelved cabinet. An ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs

$5,120Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair of walnut swivel lounge chairs in original purple composite upholstery with walnut bases and detachable suede cushions designed by Jens Risom.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Walnut

New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric
New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric

New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric

$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

Excellent set by Jens Risom in fully restored condition. The fabric is an orange yellow Missoni fabric with new foam and restored walnut frame.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Walnut Dresser by Jens Risom
Walnut Dresser by Jens Risom

Walnut Dresser by Jens Risom

$7,500

Walnut Dresser by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Jens Risom, c.1960s, USA. This eight drawer walnut dresser features two narrow top drawers and six larger drawers below. One of the narrow drawers has a fold down drawer ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

$2,847

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Dining or Conference Table in Walnut 5 ft x 15 ft
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Dining or Conference Table in Walnut 5 ft x 15 ft

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Dining or Conference Table in Walnut 5 ft x 15 ft

$15,000

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Dining or Conference Table in Walnut 5 ft x 15 ft

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Group 8 Walnut Conference or Dining Table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company Jens Risom Design Inc. It features an oval top with a two-toned wood veneer th...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

$4,595

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1970s
Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1970s

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1970s

$12,000

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

1970s Jens Risom Designs Side / End Table in Walnut 21x30"
1970s Jens Risom Designs Side / End Table in Walnut 21x30"

1970s Jens Risom Designs Side / End Table in Walnut 21x30"

$1,600

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

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 IBM, Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home the Transatlantic elegance of genuine mid-century modern vintage design with this luxurious credenza designed by legendary Danish industrial designer Jens Risom for his na...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs Walnut Upholstery Mid Century Modern
Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs Walnut Upholstery Mid Century Modern

Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs Walnut Upholstery Mid Century Modern

$3,695

Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs Walnut Upholstery Mid Century Modern

By Gaylord Brothers, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed early in his career by Jens Risom, this pair of chairs was produced by Gaylord Brothers. These designs were comissioned mainly for use in libraries, but some survived and ma...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom
Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom

Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom

$5,000

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.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Slate

Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing
Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing

Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing

$2,700

Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing

By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Maple Magazine Table
Jens Risom Maple Magazine Table

Jens Risom Maple Magazine Table

$4,750

Jens Risom Maple Magazine Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 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 added...

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20th Century American Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests

$15,500 / item

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in a blond oak case resting on tapered wooden legs....

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server

$8,800

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century blond oak sideboard / server with three central drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls flanked on either side by two cabinets with an adjustable shelf in a blond ...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4

$6,072 / set

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric. Mid Century Dining chairs. This early condition is made from the 50ties. Beautiful patina on the wood. Set of 4

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 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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