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.

Creator: Jens Risom

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

$3,695

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

By Jens Risom, Gaylord Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Loveseat Sofa For Knoll

$6,800

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Loveseat Sofa For Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This early Jens Risom model 37 loveseat sofa for Knoll is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern design. The fully upholstered sofa features a high back with rounded edges and reces...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair

$16,000

Jens Risom Large Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

1950s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

$2,000 / set

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

By Design Within Reach, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

$3,650 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Wool

Swivel Chair by Jens Risom

$6,800

Swivel Chair by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An upholstered swiveling lounge chair in leather with a tilt mechanism on a metal disc base.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Steel

Cognac / Brown Leather Webbed Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom for Vostra

$4,597Sale Price / set|20% Off

Cognac / Brown Leather Webbed Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom for Vostra

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of leather webbed lounge chair and matching ottoman, designed by Jens Risom and manufactured by Vostra (Walter Knoll) in Germany. Made of black...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

$3,147

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, 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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's

$3,895

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair

$3,347

Jens Risom Mid Century Model U430 Walnut Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

$14,850

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

By Knoll, Jens Risom

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.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design

$3,800 / set

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs

$2,400 / set

Four Restored Jens Risom Dining Side Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Oak

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

$14,295 / set

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

$3,000 / set

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...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

$8,500

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

By Jens Risom

Located in Highland, IN

This spectacular eight foot long table or bench by Jens Risom is not only a beautiful design with it's architectural base with tapered legs and a top that appears to float, it is hig...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair

$3,900

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak 'Playboy' Armchair

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

$2,395

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

$8,995

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Raleigh, NC

Danish modern design at its finest. New leather to this floating sofa by Jens Risom. Dating to the 1960s with beautiful sculpted lines and walnut base....

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

$1,200

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed for Knoll by Jens Risom in 1943. Basket-woven parachute straps.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Birch, Canvas

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

$45,000

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

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

$8,500 / set

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

By Jens Risom

Located in North Miami, FL

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

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Suede, 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 ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll

$5,860 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Jens Risom scoop chairs for Hans Knoll A pair of very early Knoll post war design scoop chairs by Jens Risom. Each has been completely restored in a luxurious Sandra Jordan ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Alpaca

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

$5,800 / set

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

An exquisite pair of mid-century modern side hairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complement...

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

$9,800

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat cushion upholstered in light gray woven fabric with button tufted detail. (JENS RISOM).

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

$3,600

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll

$2,600

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...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Maple

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool

$1,875

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, 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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Desk Chair

$5,200

Jens Risom Desk Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

$3,500

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to any interior. Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by J...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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

$6,800 / set

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

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

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

$5,700

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

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

$9,800

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

$3,850

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

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

$7,500

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available

$1,400 / item

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....

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut armchair by Jens Risom with seat, back and arms, newly upholstered in a rich cognac leather.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

$4,200

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut based lounge chair designed by Jens Risom.

Category

1950s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

$5,950

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs

$3,920Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom

$5,400 / set

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...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Daybed by Jens Risom

$9,500

Daybed by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Dallas, TX

A Jens Risom daybed with walnut frame and steel glides. Fully restored.

Category

1960s Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Green Upholstery

$7,500

Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom with Green Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a green fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

$8,500

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely ref...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom

$1,440

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sofa by Jens Risom for Risom Manufacturing

$16,000

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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...

Category

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

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666

$8,900 / set

Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Baltimore, MD

Spectacular set of 10 beautifully, ebonized, dining room chairs model "666" of the "600" a model introduced by Knoll Associates in 1941, by iconic designer Jens Risom for Knoll manuf...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Wood

13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll

$950 / item

13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

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 ...

Category

1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Jens Risom Loveseats, a pair

$16,500 / set

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch

$6,000 / set

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch

By Knoll, Jens Risom

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...

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll

$2,250 / set

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Risom/Marble Corporation Walnut Armchair

$599

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.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Model U-150 Mid Century Walnut Bracket Back Sofa

$6,495

Jens Risom Model U-150 Mid Century Walnut Bracket Back Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Model U-150 Mid Century Walnut Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 30.5 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24 inches Fair Vint...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom General Purpose Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 4

$2,595 / set

Jens Risom General Purpose Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 4

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom General Purpose Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.25 inches ...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jens with Walnut Bases

$9,000 / set

Scandinavian Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jens with Walnut Bases

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

What makes this pair of chairs really stand out is how high backed they are. This is particularly special and unusual for Mid Century lounge chairs. If you are looking for a pair to ...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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.

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Questions About Jens Risom Seating

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.