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Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

Creator: Jens Risom
Offered by: Metro Retro Furniture

Description
Jens Risom emigrated from Europe to the U.S. when he was just 23 years of age. Like other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in modern design, combining old and new in highly original ways.

In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. Risom described the chair as "very basic, very simple, inexpensive, easy to make." The chair was constructed with a birch wood frame and, because of wartime materials constraints, cheap but strong army surplus webbing and has inspired countless imitations.

Risom continued to create simple, well-crafted modern furniture with Knoll and George Jensen, but established his own design studio, Jens Risom Design, in 1946. The studio was acquired by Dictaphone in 1970 and in 1973, Risom became chief executive of Design Control, a Connecticut based design consultancy.

A pair of Mid-Century modern lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom
1960s

These chairs are from the University of Texas library.
Walnut frames with orange Naugahyde cushions.

Age appropriate wear. Re-upholstery recommended.

Also available in turquoise Naugahyde.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Walnut
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	MR11446
Incollect Reference #:	584820

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;

Shipping Information:

Metro Retro ships from Texas to locations throughout the United States, Asia, Great Britain & Europe, and the Americas. Talk or Text Joe: 832-971-6796

Message from Seller:

Metro Retro started in 2000 as an online store providing designer furniture and accessories for thousands of customers through eBay. Demand from our customers led us to acquire a 30,000 sq. foot warehouse in Pasadena, Texas. We are the Houston representative for Modernica, Gordon International, Zographos and select Italian manufacturers of classic furniture. We feature vintage items from Herman Miller, Jens Risom, Knoll, and Dunbar. Talk or Text Joe: 832-971-6796

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