1140 High-Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and New Upholstery by Jens Risom, c. 1960s

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1140 High-Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and New Upholstery by Jens Risom, c. 1960s

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Introducing a rare, fully restored Model 1140 high-back lounge chair designed by the influential Jens Risom. This iconic 1140 features new upholstery, redone in a fabulous vintage-styled heavy weight burnt orange tweed, which was meticulously sewn in the same pattern and scheme as the original and is in showroom condition. All set atop a gorgeous solid black walnut base with exceptional old-growth woodgrains. 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. This lovingly restored Model 1140 high-back lounger is a true collector's item, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of Mid-Century Modern furniture as a whole and the timeless works of Jens Risom himself. With its unique solid walnut frame, elegant design and striking new upholstery this chair is sure to make a BOLD statement in any living or office space. Make it yours today before it's gone forever. ---Dimensions--- Width: 26 in / 66.04 cm Depth: 28 in / 71.12 cm Height: 41 in / 104.14 cm Seat Height: 19 in / 48.26 cm Arm Height: 24 in / 60.96 cm Condition Details: This exquisite Model 1140 high-back lounge chair has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration process and we love the results. The solid black walnut frame has been hand-sanded and refinished bringing the variegated woodgrains back to their original luster and showing no scratches, gouges or stains whatsoever. The upholstery, redone in a fabulous vintage-styled heavy weight burnt orange tweed, has been meticulously sewed in the same pattern and scheme as the original and is in showroom condition. This gorgeous lounge chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to its recent restoration. Please view all photos for details on this loungers current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.

Creator:
Jens Risom (Manufacturer, Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
Seller Location:
Deland, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: AM019791stDibs: LU7413236961992

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Jens Risom

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.