Jens Risom
Danish, 1916 - 2016
Jens Risom was widely considered one of the first mid-century modern designers to introduce Scandinavian design to the United States. Born in Copenhagen in 1916, Risom attended the School for Arts and Crafts in Denmark, where he studied alongside Hans Wegner. Among Risom’s teachers were Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint. Risom emigrated to New York in 1939 and by 1942 had designed his first furniture collection in collaboration with Hans Knoll. Together, the duo launched the legendary Knoll furniture company. Risom established his own firm in 1946.
Risom was best known for his elegant yet functional designs. One of his most iconic works was his pared-down, sculptural lounge chair, made of cedar and surplus nylon straps. Risom began experimenting with straps, which became somewhat of a signature, as World War II led to material shortages in the United States. Risom lived to be 100 years old, and will always be remembered as a giant of mid-century Modernism. Jens Risom furniture chairs desks & designs remain popular worldwide.
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Rare Slipper Chairs by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. C. 1950s
H 30 in W 23 in D 27 in
$ 7,800
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Walnut Lounge Chairs in Gray Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
H 29 in W 26 in D 30 in
$ 8,800
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Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
H 34 in W 26 in D 21 in
$ 5,800
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Jens Risom Walnut Revolving Coffee Table on Splayed Walnut Legs Mid Century
H 16 in DIA 42 in
$ 4,540
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Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
H 33 in W 26 in D 22 in
$ 3,000
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Jens Risom Model 108 Accent Chair in Cinnamon Brown Alpaca With Walnut Frame
H 32 in W 22 in D 25 in
$ 2,750
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Jens Risom Floating Lounge Chair in Walnut Cradle Frame with Linen Upholstery
H 32 in W 27 in D 32 in
$ 6,000
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Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table
H 16 in W 30 in D 30 in
$ 1,150
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Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
H 17 in W 73 in D 18 in
$ 9,800
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