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Jens Risom Mid-Century Walnut Floating Bench

Creator: Jens Risom
Offered by: epoca

Description
signed 1960s bench with floating rectangular upholstered seat resting on a walnut base with square-form tapering legs connected by two stretchers; makers label to inner stretcher; Jens Risom (1916-2016) was a Danish American furniture designer. An exemplar of Mid-Century modern design, Rison was one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design in the United States. His designs are on display at the Museum of Modern Art, the Rhode Island School of Design and the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	wood and upholstery
Condition:	Good. professionally refinished and reupholstered
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	5515
Incollect Reference #:	792480

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories