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Jens Risom Credenzas

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
960s Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut wo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Credenzas

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Chrome

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20.25 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid Brass curved pull handles. High end Construction with Metal Drawer slide...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Brass

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 Credenzas

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Walnut

George Ciancimino Walnut & Quadrilobed Aluminum Executive Credenza, C. 1970
By George Ciancimino, Jens Risom
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Georges Ciancimino for Jens Risom Walnut & Aluminum Quarefoil Credenza. Featuring a rectangular framework, Walnut veneered surface, strong Aluminum surround detailed with quadrilobed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Credenzas

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Chrome

1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting credenza, with uncommon combinations. Jens Risom label affixed, inside upper left. Stout dimensions with wonderful half moon pulls. Bronze keyhole on right door, however,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Credenza for IBM
By Jens Risom, IBM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the Transatlantic elegance of genuine mid-century modern vintage design with this luxurious credenza designed by legendary Danish industrial designer Jens Risom for his na...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Credenzas

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Metal, Chrome

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 Credenzas

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Metal

Jens Risom Credenza in Oiled Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom credenza in oiled walnut, features four drawers and one file drawer, two doors with adjustable shelves, finished on the backside, and Stainless...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Stainless Steel

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 Credenzas

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and enhance your workspace with the sophisticated elegance of this Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza, designed by the legendary Danish-American desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Walnut

Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jens Risom, USA, c.1960s. This Walnut credenza features two compartments with door fonts and interior adjustable shelves. At the center of the credenza are five drawers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Credenzas

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Walnut

Jens RISOM Mid Century Modern CREDENZA / Media Stand / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Gorgeous Jens Risom Mid Century Modern Credenza / Media Stand, c. 1960's. This rare sideboard by Jens Risom offers a wealth of storage space among two shelving areas with adjustable ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Wood

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 Credenzas

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Bookcase With Y Pulls By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut credenza bookcase is designed by Danish American designer Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs. It features drawers with his signature steel Y shaped pulls and open shelves ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Credenzas

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut W Aluminum Inlay Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern credenza by Jen's Risom. 3 drawers beside a cabinet door with 1 shelf. Solid Walnut with a finished back. Aluminum hardware with inlay in the legs. Oak secondary woods for the drawers interior. Ebonized sculpted metal pulls. This piece was taken care of, original finish which was just oiled. In excellent vintage condition. Table with 8 chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Aluminum

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20.25 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Brass

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 Credenzas

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Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Designs Large 3-Drawer Cabinet / Credenza American Black Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a walnut credenza, designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company, Jens Risom Designs. It was handcrafted in the USA in the 1960s. It has a beautifully grained walnut cas...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Credenzas

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Walnut

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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza
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Jens Risom Mid-Century Walnut Executive Credenza Circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
A credenza in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. Features filing cabinet drawers along the bottom and a compartment with a singular shelf on the left.
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Mid-Century Jens Risom Credenza
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Located in Kalamazoo, MI
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Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Credenza Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Edges and pulls have some ...
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Jens Risom Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Jens Risom Credenza. Three doors. Two Shelves. Walnut construction. Four adjustable feet.
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Jens Risom Walnut Credenza
H 29 in W 58.5 in D 20 in
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Located in Kalamazoo, MI
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Jens Risom credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Ello, Lane Furniture, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Jens Risom credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $6,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,595.
Questions About Jens Risom Credenzas
  • 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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