Jens Risom Tables
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
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further. And if you are wanting a beautiful and functional desk for your home or office, lo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Jens Risom Side Tables - Midcentury Modern - Pair Walnut Formica Floating Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of mid century modern side or end tables by Jens Risom for his company, Jens Risom Design. Classic floating silouhette. Frames are a medium tone solid American walnut. Tops are ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Formica, Walnut
Large Executive Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chesham, GB
A walnut executive Danish designed desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the U.S.A by by Jens Risom Design.
Designer - Jens Risom
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut side table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique walnut and white laminate side table designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs. Solid walnut base with white laminate top makes it perfect to not worry about water rings ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Laminate, Walnut
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Round Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original round walnut coffee table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. in the early 1960s. This timeless piece features classic Risom lines, and...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Aluminum
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original walnut and white laminate side / end table, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc circa 1960s. This is a classic example of Riso...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut, Laminate
Midcentury Jens Risom Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage midcentury 1960s modern walnut coffee table, long bench by Jens Risom. This beautiful Jens Risom table features walnut top gracefully suspended above tapered and flared legs....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Jens Risom design 6’ long walnut floating coffee table bench. Beautiful design and shape. Has floating top design coffee table top. Labeled Jens Risom Design. Great refini...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table.
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Wood
Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern square table with floating top. Simple, handsome design by Jens Risom, featuring a detached looking top.
(Please confirm item lo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table; model 4010 designed 1961 revolving top with locking mechanism, solid walnut tapered legs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak wood with an under right side connected extension.
Customized by French artist Fabie...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Large Jens Risom Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Jens Risom solid walnut desk. Has a single pull-out drawer. Desk has a glass top. Great for an office or home.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Jens Risom Lounge Table with "Floating" Top in Rosewood, 1960s, Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jens Risom lounge table with floating top of rosewood. Frame of solid rosewood.
Made by Gutenberghus in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Rosewood
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Metal, Steel
End Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive end table in rich walnut having raised and curved tapered side rails connected directly to the legs that support a floating top.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Walnut
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s.
This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk has a well sized desktop, two drawer units with drawers and a pull-out leaf with glass top on each side. An internal lock allows you to lock the drawers with a key. The black steel drawer handles are mounted onto chrome rings and have a minimal design. The desk has cylindrical legs and refined adjustable feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what otherwise would have been a quite solid / closed desk. The wood of the desk has a wonderful grain, that has come out beautifully over the years. It was manufactured by Risom Designi in the 1960s.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches. One key is enclosed. Some drawers don’t come out totally fluid. Manufactured by Risom Design.
Dimensions:
66.93 in. W x 35.44 in. D x 28.75 in. H
170 cm W x 90 cm D x 73 cm H
Shipping:
This solid wood desk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Tables
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Wood
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Jens Risom tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Risom tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 81 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles and Ray Eames, Brown Saltman, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Jens Risom tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $9,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.
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Questions About Jens Risom Tables
- 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.