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Risom Lounge ChairBy Jens Risom

About the Design

Debuting in 1943, the Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll. It was the work of Jens Risom (1916–2016), who had only just moved from his native Denmark to the United States in 1939.

Risom was by then a graduate of business school and had studied under Danish architect and designer Kaare Klint at Copenhagen's School of Industrial Arts and Design (Hans Wegner, whose many iconic creations include the Wishbone chair, was among his classmates). In New York City, Risom found work as an interior designer before embarking on a freelance career as a furniture maker and textile designer when he met Hans Knoll, who was mere months into his venture and needed inventory. In the first Knoll catalogue, 15 of the 25 pieces listed were Risom designs, and the Risom lounge chair would follow a year later.

Owing to the rationing of materials during World War II, Risom turned to surplus parachute straps for use in the construction of his chair, binding the woven straps to a curving birchwood frame. The design was immediately popular for office interiors and is recognized as pivotal to the introduction of understated Danish modernism to the States.

Today, Knoll continues to manufacture the simple but strong Risom lounge chair, and it is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll

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Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll

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Vintage Mid Century "Model 654" Leather Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom
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Here is an early Model 654 chair with accompanying ottoman by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1941. This example in its original leather strapping is a patina lover's dream. The s...

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Early Model 652 Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, circa 1946
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Early Model 652 Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, circa 1946

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Early Model 652 Lounge Chair, circa 1946 by Jens Risom (1916-2016) for Knoll Associates maple, nylon Early Decal: Knoll Associates Inc., 601 Madison Ave, New York 22, N.Y. "This ...

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Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
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$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off

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RARE PAIR of Early woven leather lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll. Made in USA, circa 1950's. Stamped. See images. East Coast Delivery for a fee. Please message for pricing.

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The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as goo...

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Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s

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Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Armchairs, Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s

By Jens Risom

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Introducing a limited set of two restored Model C-108 armchairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from frames, legs and arms of solid black walnut replete wit...

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SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

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SOLD 03/20/26 Jens Risom A Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

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Jens Risom A-Chair Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches Ex...

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Debuting in 1943, the Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll. It was the work of Jens Risom (1916–2016), who had only just moved from his native Denmark to the United States in 1939.Risom was by then a graduate of business school and had studied under Danish architect and designer Kaare Klint at Copenhagen's School of Industrial Arts and Design (Hans Wegner, whose many iconic creations include the Wishbone chair, wa...
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