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Creator: John Risley
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee

$6,700

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mr and Mrs Settee Designed by John Risley C.1965 This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor. Original Black surface. S...

Category

1960s American Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$5,500

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...

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1970s American Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s

$3,900

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s

By John Risley

Located in High Point, NC

An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.4” H x 33.75” W x 41” D Seat Height: 12.75” 

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Iron

John Risley Rocker
John Risley Rocker

John Risley Rocker

$2,950

John Risley Rocker

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley Rocker John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S Always coming...

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1960s American Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

$3,210

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

A sculptural “People Chair” by American artist and designer John Risley, rendered in hand-welded steel rod and finished in its characteristic black. Created in the early 1960s, Risle...

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1960s American Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s
John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s

John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s

$8,800

John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Dallas, TX

Handmade John Risley Studio welded steel bench sculpture. Freshly restored in a stunning yellow-orange powder coat. Measures: Seat height is 17" Seat depth is 17".

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s
Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

$2,572

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Hastings, GB

Rare whimsical mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s. Great as a sculptural accent. Black steel in the form of a rather demure lady

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

John Risley Iron and Cane Lounge Chair
John Risley Iron and Cane Lounge Chair

John Risley Iron and Cane Lounge Chair

$3,245

John Risley Iron and Cane Lounge Chair

By John Risley

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A California modern design by John Risley known as the Duyan lounge. Hand woven and braided caned sling with an iron frame. An architecturally pleasing design to the eye. Profession...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Seating

Materials

Iron

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

$2,950

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

A sculptural “People Chair” by American artist and designer John Risley, rendered in hand-welded steel rod and finished in its characteristic black. Created in the early 1960s, Risle...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Risley Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair John Risley Metal Rocking Chairs with Mongolian Fur Cushion
Pair John Risley Metal Rocking Chairs with Mongolian Fur Cushion

Pair John Risley Metal Rocking Chairs with Mongolian Fur Cushion

$875 / set

Pair John Risley Metal Rocking Chairs with Mongolian Fur Cushion

By John Risley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great pair of metal rockers with a very architectural design and look. The pair are a compliment to many rooms and would work especially well in a child room or play area. The...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Risley Seating

Materials

Metal

John Risley Duyan Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
John Risley Duyan Chair for Craft Associates Furniture

John Risley Duyan Chair for Craft Associates Furniture

Price Upon Request

John Risley Duyan Chair for Craft Associates Furniture

By Craft Associates, John Risley

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

John Risley Duyan chair for Craft Associates Furniture. This John Risley Duyan chair for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted by artisan...

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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern John Risley Seating

Materials

Metal

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John Risley seating for sale on 1stDibs.

John Risley seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Risley seating, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 6 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by John Risley 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 Founders Furniture Company, Maurice Villency, and Ralph Rapson. Prices for John Risley seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,073.

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