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Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

Name: Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Brand: Jens Risom
Rating: 5 (103 reviews)

$8,500

£6,379.90

€7,374.49

CA$11,868.28

A$11,993.19

CHF 6,754.33

MX$149,299.03

NOK 79,859.09

SEK 80,279.15

DKK 55,111.35

About the Item

Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely refinished and reupholstered classic design piece. The combination of rich walnut, plush chenille fabric, leather piping, and buttons creates an aura of luxury that is both visible and tangible. The intricate detailing on the walnut base at the back emphasizes the commitment to perfection that sets this piece apart. The angular armrests add a touch of modern flair, which not only enhances the style but also provides support. This sofa, in a larger version, is a guarantee of comfort. Make a statement with this centerpiece that will be the heartbeat of your home. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Modern NoHo, you're not just acquiring a unique piece; you're also gaining access to our expert restoration services. Each item we sell comes with the peace of mind that it has been meticulously restored by our skilled team, leveraging over a decade of experience in vintage furniture renovation. We take the hassle out of the restoration process for you. From expertly sanding the old finish to highlight the natural grain of the wood to reupholstering sofas with new foam and fabric while maintaining their original charm—every detail is thoughtfully addressed. This means you can enjoy your newly acquired vintage piece without worrying about any of the labor-intensive work that typically comes with restoration. With us, you’re making an investment in both style and peace of mind as we handle all the hard work so you can simply enjoy your unique find.

Creator:
Jens Risom (Designer, Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Width: 92 in (233.68 cm)Depth: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Leather,Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Refinished. Reupholstered. Professionally Refinished & Reupholstered. The sofa comes with new high-quality fabric and HD foam.
Seller Location:
North Hollywood, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1270236337972

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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.

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