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Jens Risom Seating

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

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Cotton, Wood

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Sofa. Sofa was reupholstered several years ago and is ready for it's redo! Structure is solid and usable as is, but fabric shows texture loss and faint stains. Sofa w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery

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 Seating

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Cotton, Walnut

Rare Jens Risom Walnut & Light Fabric Floating Lounge Chair, 1953
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Jens Risom, this lounge chair was made exclusively for the model year 1953. It features a frame of solid carved walnut and is upholstered in a light floral fabric. Then d...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in brown webbing for Knoll 1950s
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs in brown webbing for Knoll. The seat is removable and adjustable from lounge to occasional chairs.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Jens Risom Six Foot (6ft) Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An uncommon six (6) foot long floating bench. Features a walnut frame base with a slightly curved cushion. A classic and timeless design that could blend into a variety of different ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Architectural Mid Century Jens Risom Bench with Walnut Legs and Leather Top
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
This is the hard to find longest size, it has the original leather top (minor wear and missing two tufting buttons). Tapered wood legs support "floating" curved top. Mid-Century Mode...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Wood, Leather

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 Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

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 Seating

Materials

Hide, Walnut

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Immaculate Jens Risom Model-250 High back Armless Slipper Sofa. This sofa is STUNNING, the armless, slightly reclined silhouette and gorgeous walnut frames gives it a very simple, y...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Danish Jens Risom Set 4 Teak Dining Chairs 1960 Reupholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish set of four Jens Risom (1916-2016) Danish Mid Century Modern teal dining chairs, circa 1960. The chairs have just been professionally reupholstered in a very high quality black & cream checkerboard fabric. The floating backs above a slightly curved seat, the square legs with a ribbed edge moulding and a single stretcher bar to the back. The chairs are very comfortable and provide great lumbar support for one's back, condition is very good, the chairs are sturdy and robust, the teak has been polished in Bloomsbury's workshops and the upholstery is fresh, this very stylish set of four Danish MCM...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

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 Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Suede, Walnut

Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak wood arm chair has a thick sloping seat and a form fitting back cushion. Angular and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Teak

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.
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1950s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

1950 Knoll Risom Side Chair in Maple with Black Webbing, Model 666C-WB
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom side chair, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This is an early example, dating to the early 1950s. The design features a lacquered maple frame,...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

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Wood, Teak, Leather

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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 Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an original pair of Jen Risom Design oiled walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The chairs have upholstered oval backs on a sculptural walnut base, c.1965. A re-edition of the chair is currently being retailed at John Roselli for $3600 per chair. This pair is in good original condition and has the Jens Risom label...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Walnut

13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design! The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Cotton, Wood

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....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1960s Set of Six Jens Risom Designs C-120 Dining Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six walnut dining armchairs, Model C-120, designed by Jens Risom in the USA in ca. 1958. This set dates to the late 1960s. The listed price includes the set of six c...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA 1950s Upholstered in new Kvadrat Fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE PAIR of Early woven leather lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll. Made in USA, circa 1950's. Stamped. See images. East Coast Delivery for a fee. Please message for pricing.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Birch

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement. Hailing from Denmark, Risom’s talent quickly resonated with the great Hans Knoll aft...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom U430 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom U430 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26.75 wide x 29 deep x 29.25 high, with a seat height of 16.75 and arm height/chair clearance of 23.75 i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1970s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been fully refinished, features new foam, and has been reupholstered in Maharam “Hearth” fabric - it feature a solid, white oak frame that has been steam-bent. There ar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Oak

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

1960's Jens Risom Walnut Desk chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern walnut desk or side armchair designed by Jens Risom, fully restored and re-upholstered in in boucle fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age and use. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to any interior. Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by J...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Lounge chair, Model 654LC, initially designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This particular example dates to the 2000s. The classic design features a sculpted lacq...
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Early 2000s American Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Cotton, Walnut, Rubber

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the influential Jens Risom. The "Playboy" derivation was coined after a July 1961 Playboy article o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
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.
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1950s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Maple

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Loveseats, a pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, signed. Both have been fully refinished and reupholstered in Maharam Hearth with new foam. There is still age-appropriate wear though including light cracking, chips to the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Slipper Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Jens Risom Modernist Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs - This lounge chair measures: 29 wide x 30 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Retains early Jens Risom Desi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) C-106 chair, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. in the late 1950s....
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair and Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 37.5 wide x 36 deep x 41.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair By Jens Risom USA, 1960s Sculpted solid walnut frame, with original tan upholstery. Measures: 22.25"W x...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.
By Florence Knoll, Marcel Gascoin, Jean Prouvé, Jens Risom
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of six chairs designed by Jens Risom. The oldest model features a solid oak structure and natural reed weaving for both the backrest and seat. The chairs have developed a beautif...
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1950s French Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Linen, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern bench by Jens Risom
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Risom/Marble Corporation Walnut Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in West Chester, PA
Jens Risom solid walnut arm chair with the original burnt orange upholstery for Risom/Marble Corporation with the original tags intact underneath.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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 Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
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 Seating

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Upholstery

Jens Risom seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 189 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Craft Associates, Charles Eames, and Directional. Prices for Jens Risom seating 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 $4,200.
Questions About Jens Risom Seating
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.