Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.
Color: Brown
Creator: Jens Risom
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Denton, TX
Giant Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk.
Knee hole height is 27.38.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern paldao wood file cabinet designed by Jens Risom, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom (Danish American,1916-2016) Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk. Features 2 drawers with beautiful walnut handles. Key include...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be floating on base. Nickeled hardware, finished back, Divided in centre with two adju...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Jens Risom Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous sideboard designed by one of the pioneers of mid-century furniture design, Jens Risom. Fine wood grain and bold lines come together in a sideboard t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Teak
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Bedside Table / Commodes
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century blond oak bedside tables / commodes with a single upper drawer above a cabinet compartment with angled wooden drawer pulls...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs. (JENS RISOM)
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in a blond oak case resting on tapered wooden legs....
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
Jens Risom Cabinet in Rosewood Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare small cabinet designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark. Large desk is also available.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut 8-drawer dresser with four narrow drawers on the left and four wider drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to crea...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 6-Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century dresser with 6 drawers with angled rectangular oak drawer pulls in a blond oak case resting on four tapered legs. (JENS RISOM)
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Wood
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut 8-drawer dresser with four narrow drawers on the left and four wider drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to crea...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century blond oak sideboard / server with three central drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls flanked on either side by two cabinets with an adjustable shelf in a blond ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 6-Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century dresser with 6 drawers with angled rectangular oak drawer pulls in a blond oak case resting on four tapered legs. (JENS RISOM...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut 8-drawer dresser with four narrow drawers on the left and four wider drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to crea...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut credenza
This credenza measures: 72 wide x 22 deep x 26 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Jens Risom designed this credenza as part of an executive office suite. The handsome walnut case sets a shallow divided drawer above a deep drawer on either side of two shelves conce...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs. (JENS RISOM).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Small One Double Door Compartment Credenza Cabinet Adjustable Shelves
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut double door credenza by Jens Risom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Chrome
Jens Risom Walnut Bookcase Shelving
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom walnut bookcase shelving
Bookcase measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 44 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc
By Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mahogany sideboard with aluminum hardware designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc, circa 1960s. Labled on interior of top drawer. Two cabinets with shelfs, the third with drawers.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Teak Credenza Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Post-War Design teak credenza form sideboard with 2 door centering 3 drawers (label: JENS RISOM)
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare and unique vintage Jens Risom credenza, this particular piece has y-shaped metal pulls, six regular drawers, one partitioned drawer, a filing drawer and a shelved cabinet. An ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
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 honour tradit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Two Modern Chests or Credenzas designed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Modern Chests or Credenzas designed by Jens Risom, American, circa 1960's. The price noted below is for each chest.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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Jens Risom case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Risom case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Calvin, Milo Baughman, and Glenn of California. Prices for Jens Risom case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $15,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,595.
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Questions About Jens Risom Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- Who is Jens Risom?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Jens 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Normally, 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.