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Jens Risom '1916-2016' Floating Bench in Silk & Walnut for Jens Risom Design Inc

About the Item

Floating bench with silk upholstery and walnut frame, designed by Danish American designer Jens Risom (1916-2016) for his company Jens Risom Design Inc. The bench is designed to create the effect of it floating, along with a slight curve along the both edges giving a upward appearance, the upholstery is an off white textural silk, an older restoration with a sculptural solid walnut frame with squared tapered legs. Jen Risom was one of the early designers for Knoll when they started in 1942, he did 15 of the 20 designs in their 1942 catalog.
  • Creator:
    Jens Risom (Designer, Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 48.75 in (123.83 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Seat Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered during the last 4 years, both upholstery and frame are in great vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7361233554162
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