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Flip Top Console Dining Table by Jens Risom

Name: Flip Top Console Dining Table by Jens Risom
Brand: Jens Risom
Rating: 4.8 (242 reviews)

Price:$2,600

$4,200List Price

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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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H 28.75 in W 60 in D 21 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Flip Top Console Dining Table

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Walnut

Flip Top Dining or Console Table by Harvey Probber

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.5 in W 60 in D 34 in

Flip Top Dining or Console Table by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pasadena, TX

Flip top dining or console table by Harvey Probber Versatile Walnut with gatefold base that allows table to expand from console to dining table...

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Danish Mid-Century Console Table by Jens Risom with Leather Top

$4,800

H 26 in W 36 in D 19 in

Danish Mid-Century Console Table by Jens Risom with Leather Top

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

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Mid-Century Modern Dining Table attributed to Bengt Ruda

$3,250

H 29 in W 61 in D 35.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table attributed to Bengt Ruda

By Bengt Ruda

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Mid-Century Modern dining table made of Golden Oak. A modern table with clean lines and a natural finish, it's the perfect relaxed backdrop for your next meal. The dining tab...

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Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table, Italian Wood, 1960s

$1,118

H 28.55 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table, Italian Wood, 1960s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Tavolo da pranzo degli anni '60 di manifattura italiana, caratterizzato da un design elegante e funzionale. La struttura robusta è impreziosita da un'impiallacciatura in legno esotic...

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Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi

$11,129

H 27.76 in W 70.48 in D 27.17 in

Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Italian Designer, Flip-Top Console Table, Wood, Italy, 1950s

$4,800

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.65 in

Italian Designer, Flip-Top Console Table, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood flip-top console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Folds out to dining table. (Diameter: 47.5”) Overall Dimensions (inches):...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Mid Century Expandable Console Table

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 62 in D 42 in

Mid Century Expandable Console Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

Space saving burled wood top console expands to a dining or work table. Extended 62" W x 42" D x 30.5" H Folded: 62" W x 21" D x 30.5" H.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Jorge Zalszupin Dining table

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in

Jorge Zalszupin Dining table

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant and sophisticated vintage dining table by Brazilian modern master Jorge Zalszupin. Rich Brazilian wood with folded edges and sensual curves allows this table to exude a sensu...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mid Century Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

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Mid Century Dining Table after Risom c 1950/1960's

By Jens Risom, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century boat shaped dining table, design reminiscent of Jens Risom, Paul McCobb etc, unsigned. The table is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...

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Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. Specifically, an inconsequential veneer flaw at the corner, and light cosmetic wear - please see images. The table opens to accept a large ( 20 in W ) leaf ) extending the width from 72 to 92 inches. This listing is for the dining table only.

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Mid Century Calvin Dining Table designed by Paul McCobb Irwin Collection 1950's

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in New York, NY

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Mid Century Dining Table by Gimson and Slater

By Gimson and Slater Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Architectural, sophisticated midcentury dining table by noted English maker Gimson and Slater, retailed by Heals of London. This chic table is asymmetrical having a six sided top whi...

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By Baumritter

Located in New York, NY

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Flip Top Console Dining Table by Jens Risom

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