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Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Name: Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Brand: Jens Risom
Price: 1987 USD
Availability: InStock

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Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have small areas where the veneer has been sanded through. Additional information: Materials: walnut Vintage from the 1960s Dimensions: 72 W x 21 D x15 H in Jens Risom was a Danish-American furniture designer known for his significant contributions to mid-century modern design. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1916, Risom moved to the United States in 1939, where he became one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design principles to the American market. His work is celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and use of natural materials. ### Key Characteristics and Notable Pieces by Jens Risom: 1. **Functional and Minimalist Design**: Risom's designs are characterized by their clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and emphasis on functionality. He believed in creating furniture that was both beautiful and practical. 2. **Use of Natural Materials**: Risom frequently used high-quality, natural materials such as wood, leather, and woven webbing. His designs often highlight the beauty of these materials, with a focus on craftsmanship and durability. 3. **Innovative Use of Webbing**: One of Risom's signature design elements is the use of woven cotton or nylon webbing for seating and backrests. This approach provided comfort and flexibility while maintaining a sleek and modern appearance. ### Notable Pieces: 1. **Risom Lounge Chair (1941)**: One of Risom's most iconic designs, this lounge chair features a solid maple or walnut frame with a seat and backrest made from woven cotton webbing. The chair exemplifies Risom's ability to combine comfort with a minimalist aesthetic. 2. **Risom Side Chair**: Similar in design to the lounge chair, the side chair also utilizes a wooden frame and woven webbing, making it a versatile and stylish addition to any dining or office space. 3. **Risom Armchair**: This chair features the same woven webbing technique, combined with a slightly more substantial wooden frame, providing additional comfort and support. 4. **Risom Desk and Storage Units**: Risom designed a range of desks and storage solutions that reflect his commitment to functionality and clean design. These pieces often feature simple lines, ample storage, and high-quality wood construction. ### Career Highlights: - **Knoll Partnership**: Jens Risom was one of the original designers for Hans Knoll's fledgling furniture company in the early 1940s. His work for Knoll helped establish the company as a leader in modern furniture design. Many of his early designs for Knoll, including the Risom Lounge Chair and Side Chair, remain in production today. - **Jens Risom Design (JRD)**: In 1946, Risom founded his own company, Jens Risom Design. JRD became known for producing high-quality, modern furniture that was both stylish and accessible. Risom's designs for JRD were widely acclaimed and helped popularize Scandinavian design principles in the United States. ### Legacy and Impact: Jens Risom's contributions to mid-century modern design have had a lasting impact on the furniture industry. His work is celebrated for its timeless appeal, blending Scandinavian simplicity with American practicality. Risom's emphasis on natural materials, quality craftsmanship, and functional design continues to inspire contemporary designers. Today, Jens Risom's furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. His pieces are considered classics of mid-century modern design and are featured in museums and design collections worldwide. Risom's legacy endures through the continued production of his designs, which remain as relevant and stylish today as they were over half a century ago.

Creator:

Jens Risom (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Walnut

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have small areas where the veneer has been sanded through.

Seller Location:

Tulsa, OK

Reference Number:

Seller: 211S7001stDibs: LU8968236008922

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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.

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