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Jens Risom Furniture

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
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for Knoll by Jens Risom in 1943. Basket-woven parachute straps.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch, Canvas

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Mid-century Jen Rison walnut coffee table. Jens Risom coffee table in walnut laminate. Round top with square sculptural base. Original Jens Risom D...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Set of 4 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
Set of 4 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s

Set of 4 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s

Daybed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A Jens Risom daybed with walnut frame and steel glides. Fully restored.
Category

1960s Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Daybed by Jens Risom
Daybed by Jens Risom

Daybed by Jens Risom

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A large desk made of walnut wood from the 1960s, designed by Jens Risom for the American manufactory Jens Risom Design. Desk with two drawer modules. There are two drawers in the lef...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM F...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair This lounge chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat h...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century "Playboy" Lounge Chair This chair measures: 22.5 wide x 23 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance 26.5 inches All piece...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair

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, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom
Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom

Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom

Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid century pair of yellow reupholstered arm chairs in excellent condition.. Beautiful set of legs, all are strong and sturdy.. Will l...
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs
Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs

Jens Risom Pair of Yellow Arm Chairs

Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined lounge chairs, designed by Jens Risom, American, circa 1960s. Risom's designs always give a nod to Danish modern design, and these chairs are no exception. They have clea...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut armchair by Jens Risom with seat, back and arms, newly upholstered in a rich cognac leather.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom
Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom

Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Armchair By Jens Risom

Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with an oak frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces, and a removable tray top, resting on four casters. (JENS RISOM)
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Laminate, Oak

Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley

Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern bench by Jens Risom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of beautifully restored, model C-120 armchairs by Jens Risom feature sculptural, solid walnut frames with textured, steel blue tweed upholstery. A truly handsome pair of armchai...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom
Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom

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...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Round Walnut Coffee Table
1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Round Walnut Coffee Table

1960s Jens Risom Design Inc. Round Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with an off-white Shou-patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).  
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Jens Risom Designed Armchairs - 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern armchairs by Jens Risom. Teak frames with floating seat. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jens Risom Designed Armchairs - 1960
Jens Risom Designed Armchairs - 1960

Jens Risom Designed Armchairs - 1960

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 20 wide x 16 deep x 16.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches All pieces...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stools - Pair

2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Lounge chair, Model 654LC, initially designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This particular example dates to the 2000s. The classic design features a sculpted lacq...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Walnut, Rubber

2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing
2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing

2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom lounge chair. Newly upholstered in a linen-blend fabric with a black lacquered base.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Side Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut Side Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Side Coffee Table
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Side Coffee Table

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut Side Coffee Table

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.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

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...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table

Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring audacious sculpted backs bent to the perfect angel for maximum support this now iconic set of "GP" chairs is the epitome of utilitarian design. Designed and crafted in the late 1960's by Jens Risom Designs, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a true American gem. Jens Risom is widely considered to be a pioneer in introducing Danish modern furniture to the United States through early work with the Knoll company and to a greater extent through his own company, which thrived in the 1950s and ’60s. Born in Denmark in 1916, Risom emigrated to the U.S. where he teamed up with Hans Knoll to start a decades-long collaboration between the two icons. Risom served in World War II under Gen. George Patton and upon his return to the civilian world he founded his own company, Jens Risom Design, in 1946. Jens Risom Design produced a long line of accomplished pieces that ended up in such places as the Oval Office and his "Risom Lounge Chair" is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Throughout his life, Risom stayed true to the fundamental Danish approach to modernism, with its emphasis on traditional values and the human necessity for warmth, beauty and simplicity. Perfect for office, studio or home settings alike this impressive GP chair set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, American Mid-Century Modern chair set...
Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960

Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960

1950s Pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc walnut & tan laminate end/side tables. These tables are marked and original examples. They were designed by Jens Risom and pr...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s Pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
1950s Pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table

1950s Pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s An elegant lounge chair with ottoman featuring ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing
Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of poised and elegant model 1103 armchairs, designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous company Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and America...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

Set of 3 Mid century Modern black white triangle end tables Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3 Mid century modern walnut black and white laminate top triangle end tables by Jens Risom. Solid walnut with black & white Formica tops. Be...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Set of 3 Mid century Modern black white triangle end tables Jens Risom
Set of 3 Mid century Modern black white triangle end tables Jens Risom

Set of 3 Mid century Modern black white triangle end tables Jens Risom

Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century 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 refin...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench

Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom

Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom

MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket
By Jens Risom
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket no label present walnut plywood with aluminum cover inside 13.5 h diameter 12 bottom 10 diameter top Nicks are present, but hard to se...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket
MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket

MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket

Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed in 1949, the Magazine Table is a great example of Danish-American designer Jens Risom’s stylish and innovative approach to modern design. The dynamic side table with its ic...
Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak

Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia
Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia

Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jens Risom armchairs with black lacquered wood frames.   
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

Pair of Jens Risom Armchairs

Jens Risom Side Tables for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Risom design pair of black lacquered side tables with black laminate tops for Knoll. In good used condition with one small repai...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Maple

Jens Risom Side Tables for Knoll
Jens Risom Side Tables for Knoll

Jens Risom Side Tables for Knoll

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jens RISOM Mid Century Modern CREDENZA / Media Stand / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's
Jens RISOM Mid Century Modern CREDENZA / Media Stand / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's

Jens RISOM Mid Century Modern CREDENZA / Media Stand / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's

Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement. Hailing from Denmark, Risom’s talent quickly resonated with the great Hans Knoll aft...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame
Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame

Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) C-106 chair, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. in the late 1950s....
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available

1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by Knoll Associates. The model number is 666 WSP, a model introduced by Knoll Associa...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six

1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom Lounge chairs, Model 654LC, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These are early examples, dating to C. 1946. The listed price includes the pair. Their c...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Risom design "Big Chair" and ottoman reissue by Ralph Pucci International. Large and impressive lounge chair with an equally oversized ottoman...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci
Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman by Ralph Pucci

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee This settee measures: 52 wide x 30 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee

Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA 1950s Upholstered in new Kvadrat Fabric.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s
Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s

Jens Risom Lounge Chair U-430 for Risom Inc., USA, 1950s

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.      
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc
Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc

Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom letter tray, model 8-33 by Jens Risom Design Inc. USA, c. 1960 Walnut. Metal manufacturer's label to underside; 'Jens Risom Design.’ L...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray

Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular eight foot long table or bench by Jens Risom is not only a beautiful design with it's architectural base with tapered legs and a top that appears to float, it is hig...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench
Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

Jens Risom Custom Eight Foot Walnut Table/ Bench

Jens Risom Painted Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Jens Risom painted cabinet was repainted by The Somerset House in a rich brown and white stripe highlighting the bold design of this one of a kind cabinet. This piece can be use...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Painted Cabinet
Jens Risom Painted Cabinet

Jens Risom Painted Cabinet

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 Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Teak

Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom

Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an original pair of Jen Risom Design oiled walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The chairs have upholstered oval backs on a sculptural walnut base, c.1965. A re-edition of the chair is currently being retailed at John Roselli for $3600 per chair. This pair is in good original condition and has the Jens Risom label...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 19 an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29 wide x 31 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance 21.5 inche...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair

Walnut 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 Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut End Table by Jens Risom
Walnut End Table by Jens Risom

Walnut End Table by Jens Risom

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric. Mid Century Dining chairs. This early condition is made from the 50ties. Beautiful patina on the wood. Set of 4
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern side hairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complement...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

Architectural Mid Century Jens Risom Bench with Walnut Legs and Leather Top
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
This is the hard to find longest size, it has the original leather top (minor wear and missing two tufting buttons). Tapered wood legs support "floating" curved top. Mid-Century Mode...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Architectural Mid Century Jens Risom Bench with Walnut Legs and Leather Top
Architectural Mid Century Jens Risom Bench with Walnut Legs and Leather Top

Architectural Mid Century Jens Risom Bench with Walnut Legs and Leather Top

Jens Risom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 323 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Fredericia, Florence Knoll, and Craft Associates. Prices for Jens Risom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,213.

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Questions About Jens Risom Furniture
  • What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023

    There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. 


    Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design. 


    Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. 


    Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.


    For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.

  • Who is Jens Risom?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Was Jens Risom Danish?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who sells Jens Risom rockers?
    1 Answer
    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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