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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
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

Jens Risom NEW Beige Linen Upholstery Oiled Walnut Frame c1960s Sofa Couch MINT!
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jens Risom NEW Beige Linen Upholstery Oiled Walnut Frame c1950s U-150 Sofa Couch MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut, Linen

Mid Century Cream Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern lounge chairs were designed by Jens Risom circa 1960. The classic Danish modern design has clean, minimalist lines and a striking sculptural p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Original Pair of Side Chairs for Walter Knoll, Circa 1940's
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Knoll side chairs by designer Jens Risom. Circa 1940's. In original condition, with wear shown throughout and near the bottom of the legs. The chairs have been lightl...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Nylon, Birch

1960s Jens Risom Design U-430 Lounge Chair with Arms in Walnut and Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a U-430 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1955. This particular example dates to the 1960s and was produced in the United States. The design is comprised of ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut, Fabric, Foam

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

Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern iconic lounge chair, model U430, and matching ottoman, model 730, were both designed by the internationally popular Danish designer Jens Risom for Jens Risom ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Chenille, Oak

Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish and comfortable, these meticulously restored pair of American mid-century modern lounge chairs by Jens Risom have new silver boucle upholstery on walnut bases. Originally bor...
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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 Jean Prouvé, Jens Risom, Marcel Gascoin, Florence Knoll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of six chairs designed by Jens Risom. The oldest model features a solid oak structure and natural reed weaving for both the backrest and seat. The chairs have developed a beautif...
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1950s French Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak

Sofa by Jens Risom for Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three (3) seat sofa on a teak frame base retaining the original yellow upholstery.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Teak, Upholstery

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 Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, 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

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 Seating

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 23 wide x 24 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered maple frame with a floating scoop seat newly upholstered in mustard yellow, textur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Maple

Jens Risom Danish Gray Velvet Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in gray velvet with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Wood

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 Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 20 wide x 16 deep x 16.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches All pieces...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
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. While it...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Fabric

Early Jens Risom Model 108 Arm Chair for Risom Designs in Walnut, USA, c. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and elegant 1950's walnut armchair, Model 108, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs Inc. This collectable chair is found in it's original Naugahyd...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

Lounge Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale lounge chair on walnut base. Designed by Jens Risom. Fully restored and reupholstered.
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1950s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair This lounge chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century "Playboy" Lounge Chair This chair measures: 22.5 wide x 23 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance 26.5 inches All piece...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring audacious sculpted backs bent to the perfect angel for maximum support this now iconic set of "GP" chairs is the epitome of utilitarian design. Designed and crafted in the late 1960's by Jens Risom Designs, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a true American gem. Jens Risom is widely considered to be a pioneer in introducing Danish modern furniture to the United States through early work with the Knoll company and to a greater extent through his own company, which thrived in the 1950s and ’60s. Born in Denmark in 1916, Risom emigrated to the U.S. where he teamed up with Hans Knoll to start a decades-long collaboration between the two icons. Risom served in World War II under Gen. George Patton and upon his return to the civilian world he founded his own company, Jens Risom Design, in 1946. Jens Risom Design produced a long line of accomplished pieces that ended up in such places as the Oval Office and his "Risom Lounge Chair" is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Throughout his life, Risom stayed true to the fundamental Danish approach to modernism, with its emphasis on traditional values and the human necessity for warmth, beauty and simplicity. Perfect for office, studio or home settings alike this impressive GP chair set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, American Mid-Century Modern chair set...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for Knoll by Jens Risom in 1943. Basket-woven parachute straps.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Birch, Canvas

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

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

Set of 4 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of beautifully restored, model C-120 armchairs by Jens Risom feature sculptural, solid walnut frames with textured, steel blue tweed upholstery. A truly handsome pair of armchai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Mid Century Walnut Big Chair This lounge chair measures: 37.5 wide x 37.5 deep x 42 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance 21...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid century pair of yellow reupholstered arm chairs in excellent condition.. Beautiful set of legs, all are strong and sturdy.. Will l...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs
Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs
$2,480 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Set of 2 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with an off-white Shou-patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Single Mid-Century Modern Chair in Oak & Walnut by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a "General Purpose" arm chair designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring an audaciously...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Walnut

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom Lounge chairs, Model 654LC, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These are early examples, dating to C. 1946. The listed price includes the pair. Their c...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Birch

Set of 6 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Oak, Walnut

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing
By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s An elegant lounge chair with ottoman featuring ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Brass

Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom, set of six 'Playboy' armchairs, model 'C140’, walnut, faux leather, United States, design 1958, production 1960s The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom owe the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 26 wide x 24 deep x 35.75 high, with a seat heig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Vintage Upholstered Jens Risom Vostra Easy Chair for Knoll Associates, NYC
By Jens Risom
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1940s Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Inc. Vostra Easy chair upholstered in a cream, golden and blue damask fabric. Unconventional and memorable, it was the epitome of a new depart...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Steel

Pair of Jens Risom C-220 Lounge Chairs Circa 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of model C-220 slipper lounge chairs by Jens Risom, Circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of poised and elegant model 1103 armchairs, designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous company Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and America...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Cotton Velvet Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This gorgeous Jens Risom sofa is mid-century design at its finest – a masterpiece from the legendary Danish designer who helped define Scandinavian-American style. With its polished ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of Two '2' Jens Risom Armchairs / Accent Chairs on Walnut Frames, USA, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
This set of chairs is for the collector with exceptional taste, as it is one of the more profound designs by Jens Risom. Upholstered in original red knit fabric. Constructed on a sol...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

Daybed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A Jens Risom daybed with walnut frame and steel glides. Fully restored.
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1960s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century U-150 Loveseat with New Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Sacramento, CA
Model U-150 loveseat designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design. An iconic piece of minimalist mid-century design by the legendary Danish-American designer, this piece...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, 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

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

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Suede, Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut stool This stool is 16 wide x 19 deep x 37.25 inches high, with a seat height of 27 inches All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

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

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury walnut lounge chair. This chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, 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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Copper

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jens Risom armchairs with black lacquered wood frames.   
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1960s Set of Twelve Jens Risom Playboy Armchairs in Walnut, Model C-140
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 12 Playboy Armchairs (10 are shown in the image, but we have twelve that are sold as the set), Model C-140, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs in 1958. The lis...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Steel

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.

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