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.

Creator: Jens Risom

Expertly Restored - Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Side Tables

$2,895 / set

Expertly Restored - Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Side Tables

By Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom

$4,500

Mid Century Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Rare mid century extension dining table with three leaves. The table features four tapering legs with architectural and stylized stretchers which radiate down from the center. The ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

$2,350

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...

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

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950

$3,895Sale Price / item|31% Off

Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for design and durability. The right side of the desk has three drawers and a pull-out tray...

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

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s

$5,800

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s. Dimensions: 16” H x 42” Diameter

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Walnut Side Table By Jens Risom

$1,100

Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Walnut Side Table By Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern 'Floating' top walnut side table was designed by Jens Risom circa 1950s. This occasional side table features a 19" square top that gives the appearance of flo...

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs

$2,880Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very handsome pair of chairs in solid walnut and leather designed by Jens Risom and made by Marble. Each chair retains a Marble label. The pair is in good condition--the ch...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960

$1,586

C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960

By Jens Risom

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Model C140 armchair, known as the Playboy chair, designed by Jens Risom around 1960 and produced by Risom Manufacturing Corp., North Grosvenordale, Connecticut. The frame is crafte...

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Jens Risom Mid Century Bench

$3,295

Jens Risom Mid Century Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Bench This bench measures: 41.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 16.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16.5 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Walnut Legs are in...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)

$419Sale Price / item|30% Off

Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Knoll Jens Risom chairs. Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so popular that its still in production today. Made from solid walnut wood and natural cotto...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

$5,775Sale Price|30% Off

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in Culver City, CA

This desk doesn’t whisper mid-century sophistication; it growls it through a cloud of cigar smoke and a well-poured glass of whisky. Designed by Jens Risom, this executive desk in ri...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza

$2,099Sale Price|30% Off

1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...

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

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Lounge Chair in Walnut and Bamboo Upholstery

$3,950

Jens Risom Lounge Chair in Walnut and Bamboo Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jens Risom, lounge chair, walnut and fabric, United States, 1960s. This armchair is designed by Jens Risom. The walnut frame serves as both structural foundation and defining visual...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

$5,800 / set

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production. Walnut frames have a beautiful patina, newly reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils linen, ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa

$5,195

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 78.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 27.25 inches high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height of 24 inches Good Vintage Condition - ...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

$7,500 / set

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning pair of authentic mid century lounge chairs by Jens Risom. This pair of chairs is absolutely breathtaking, the gorgeous olive green mohair contrasts the beautiful walnut sle...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300

$3,500

1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut and Cane Coffee Table, model T300, designed by Jens Risom for Risom designs in 1959. The piece is constructed entirely from Walnut, having a solid walnut frame with ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Nightstands - Pair

$5,195 / set

Jens Risom Mid Century Nightstands - Pair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16 deep x 24.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Tops have Wear and Minor Scratches. Very Minor Scr...

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

Materials

Wood

Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s

$15,000 / set

Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature a sculptural walnut base, fully restored to its original splendor, and are reupholstered in Oce...

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

$2,650 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Jens Risom Chairs Walnut side chairs re-upholstered

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1950s American Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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

Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s

$4,800 / set

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...

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

$3,300 / set

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

By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, 'Vostra' chair with ottoman, beech, canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s An elegant lounge chair with ottoman featuring exquisite...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Jens Risom Sideboard / Dresser

$3,325Sale Price|30% Off

Rare Jens Risom Sideboard / Dresser

By Jens Risom

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Model S-240 bachelor's chests in blonde cerused oak by Jens Risom, likely produced in his NYC workshop c. 1949. This pairwood finishing technique that creates a two-toned look, where...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak

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 Side Tables - Midcentury Modern - Pair Walnut Formica Floating Top

$1,072Sale Price / set|35% Off

Jens Risom Side Tables - Midcentury Modern - Pair Walnut Formica Floating Top

By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of mid century modern side or end tables by Jens Risom for his company, Jens Risom Design. Classic floating silouhette. Frames are a medium tone solid American walnut. Tops are ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in New Ivory Boucle Fabric

$5,750 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in New Ivory Boucle Fabric

By Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. They have recently been reupholstered in an ivory color boucle fabric and the walnut bases have be...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$3,995

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: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s

$9,800 / set

Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge chairs expertly reupholstered in soft ivory shearling with professionally refinished walnut frames. An exem...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Hide, Walnut

The Big Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom in Navy Blue Velvet, C. 1950s

$16,000 / set

The Big Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom in Navy Blue Velvet, C. 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

This iconic Jens Risom lounge chair and ottoman set embodies the elegance and comfort of mid-century American design. Fully restored by our expert workshop, the chair features its di...

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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

George Ciancimino Walnut & Quadrilobed Aluminum Executive Credenza, C. 1970

$2,000

George Ciancimino Walnut & Quadrilobed Aluminum Executive Credenza, C. 1970

By Jens Risom, George Ciancimino

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Georges Ciancimino for Jens Risom Walnut & Aluminum Quarefoil Credenza. Featuring a rectangular framework, Walnut veneered surface, strong Aluminum surround detailed with quadrilobed...

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

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Armoire Cabinet

$6,495

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Armoire Cabinet

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Armoire Cabinet This armoire measures: 44.5 wide x 19 deep x 55 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Stain Wear and Minor Scratches ...

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

Materials

Walnut

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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).

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet

$5,400

Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern paldao wood file cabinet designed by Jens Risom, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

$5,000

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

By Jens Risom

Located in St. Louis, MO

Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair

$11,695

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 29 wide x 33 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 23.25 inches ...

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

Materials

Upholstery

Jens Risom Floating Bench Model T621

$6,500

Jens Risom Floating Bench Model T621

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jens Risom Bench An iconic form Re-upholstered in Boucle Fabric Original label present.

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1950s American Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

$1,957

Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as goo...

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

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester, Teak

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$6,495 / 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing

$1,100

2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Armless Lounge Chair, originally designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This particular example was produced in the United States in the 2000s. The chair is comprised o...

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Early 2000s American Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Jens Risom Walnut End Tables

$2,450 / set

Jens Risom Walnut End Tables

By Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Pair of Walnut Side Tables or Nightstands, attributed to Jens Risom, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. They have been cleaned and Danish oiled.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Cane Executive Desk

$5,595

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 Restored - Mint Condition! Ready to Sh...

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

$12,500

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

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

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.

Category

1950s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid century American Modern Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom

$3,570Sale Price|40% Off

Mid century American Modern Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful American Modern Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid Brass curved pull handles. High end Construction with Metal Drawer slides. Gre...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Vintage Jens Risom Teak & Leather Danish Mid Century Mod Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

Set of 8 Vintage Jens Risom Teak & Leather Danish Mid Century Mod Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 8 vintage Jens Risom dining chairs. This beautiful set of Danish dining chairs are constructed with a lovely teak wood, the lovely grain and coloration perfectly compliment ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Leather

Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM

$5,250Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM

By Jens Risom

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange polkadot fabric set within an oak frame with flared arms and straight legs. Marked along...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

Jens Risom`s career has spanned nearly sixty years. He began his study of design in the Copenhagen workshop of Kaare Klint in 1935 and joined Ernst Kuhn`s architectural office in 1938, where he designed furniture and interiors. In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. Risom described the chair as "very basic, very simple, inexpensive, easy to make." The chair was constructed with a birch wood frame and, because of wartime materials constraints, cheap but strong army surplus...

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

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

$7,990

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding executive rosewood desk designed by Jens Risom. Exceptionally beautiful large table to...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s

$7,473Sale Price|20% Off

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$7,800

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 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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$6,495 / set

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: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches The depth including the return is 78 inches All pie...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen by Jens Risom, Model U430, C. 1950s

$7,500 / set

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen by Jens Risom, Model U430, C. 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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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.