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Jens Risom Chairs

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
Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs
Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs

Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs

$3,360Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Handsome Jens Risom Leather and Walnut Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Minneapolis, MN

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

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Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

$5,800 / set

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs
Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

$2,650 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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1950s American Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

$9,800 / set

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

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Hide, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom
Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

$7,500 / set

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

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

$3,000Sale Price / set|21% Off

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 Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Wool

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

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

$1,800

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this handsome 1950's model C-120 Jens Risom armchair in exceptional all-original condition. The chair features an exposed, solid walnut frame with an elegan...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.
Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.

Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.

$4,981 / set

Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.

By Jean Prouvé, Marcel Gascoin, Florence Knoll, 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 Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom Dining Chairs
Jens Risom Dining Chairs

Jens Risom Dining Chairs

$6,500 / set

Jens Risom Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of 6 Jens Risom Dining Chairs Walnut Frames Original golden color Naugahyde Oversized and comfortable

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1950s American Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene
Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene

$4,092

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene

By Jens Risom, De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

This early edition of the 666 chair was produced by De Coene. Since 1954 De Coene became the Benelux producer of the expensive Knoll furniture. This rare old set of chairs are in all...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

$7,200 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Jens Risom armchairs with black lacquered wood frames.   

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

$7,500

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing

$650

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...

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2010s American Modern Jens Risom Chairs

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Ash

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$2,200

H 30 in W 26 in D 29 in

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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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Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll
Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll

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H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in Pasadena, TX

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H 27.75 in W 32.25 in D 26.5 in

Jens Risom Chairs for Marble c. 1960s, a pair

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Jens Risom chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 23 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Jens Risom were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, and Baker Furniture Company. Prices for Jens Risom chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $28,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,498.

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Questions About Jens Risom Chairs
  • 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?
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    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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