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Jens Risom Furniture

Danish, American, 1916-2016

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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Creator: Jens Risom
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 34 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches The return measures: 41 inches deep The combined de...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$5,595
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs. (JENS RISOM).
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode

$4,850
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Post-War Design teak dining table with a bowed design top and resting on square legs connected by a stretcher on either side. (label: JENS RISOM)
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table
Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table

Jens Risom Danish Post-War Design Teak Dining Table

$7,250
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair Each sofa measures: 78.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 27.25 inches high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height of 24 inches Good Vintage Condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair

$10,395
Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Set of stools by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, fully restored by Stamford Modern. The solid wood frames have been expertly refinished in a rich espresso tone, highlighting the...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s

Set of Stools by Jens Risom in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s

$4,800 / set
Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These exceptional Jens Risom Model 2137 lounge chairs supported by sculptural walnut bases are scarce examples of the 1961 design. They are relatively small in scale, though the sea...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet
Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet

Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet

$14,000 / set
Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Classic Jens Risom lounge chairs in navy blue wool upholstery. Gorgeous oiled walnut frames.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs
Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs

Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs

$9,500
Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and enhance your workspace with the sophisticated elegance of this Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza, designed by the legendary Danish-American desi...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s
Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s

Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s

$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century lounge armchair with a shaped teak frame with two wooden armrests, and seat and back cushions upholstered in a blue, gold, red, and beige striped fabric, resting o...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair
Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair

Jens Risom Shaped Teak and Striped Upholstered Lounge Armchair

$8,500
1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting credenza, with uncommon combinations. Jens Risom label affixed, inside upper left. Stout dimensions with wonderful half moon pulls. Bronze keyhole on right door, however,...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern
1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern

1960s Old Growth Dark Walnut Cabinet Credenza Jens Risom Architectural Modern

$3,000
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair This chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Min...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair

$2,395
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$5,995
Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our fully restored walnut lounge chairs from the 1950s, a timeless creation by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. Meticulously refu...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s

Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s

$8,800
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Birch and Light Gray Laminate Serving Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving table with a birch frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces, and a removable tray top. (JENS RISOM) Missing casters.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Birch and Light Gray Laminate Serving Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Birch and Light Gray Laminate Serving Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Birch and Light Gray Laminate Serving Table

$3,950
New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent set by Jens Risom in fully restored condition. The fabric is an orange yellow Missoni fabric with new foam and restored walnut frame.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric
New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric

New Upholstered Orange Jens Risom Sofa Set with Missoni Fabric

$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960 s
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve side chairs in oak and upholstery by Jens Risom.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960 s
Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960 s

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960 s

$45,000
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern iconic lounge chair, model U430, and matching ottoman, model 730, were both designed by the internationally popular Danish designer Jens Risom for Jens Risom ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Chenille, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U430 Walnut Lounge Chair With Ottoman

$6,200 / set
Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head Footboards with Vinyl Cushions
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
4 SETS of Mid-Century Danish single / twin size teak rectangular bed headboards and footboards with mustard yellow vinyl cushions (JENS RISOM)(PRICED PER SET)(Similar headboards: DUF...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head Footboards with Vinyl Cushions
Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head Footboards with Vinyl Cushions

Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head Footboards with Vinyl Cushions

$14,400 / set
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern side hairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complement...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

$5,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in the 1960s by famed designer Jens Risom, this vintage dresser features graduated drawers with unique sculpted handles and a pull-out (hidden) writing desk. Silver metal tr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

$3,695
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Console Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century console tables with walnut frames and rectangular table tops with a single drawer beneath. (JENS RISOM) (PRICED AS Pair) Finish is damaged.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Console Tables
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Console Tables

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Console Tables

$5,800 / set
Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom, set of six 'Playboy' armchairs, model 'C140’, walnut, faux leather, United States, design 1958, production 1960s The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom owe the...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut
Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut

Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut

$10,500 / set
Jens Risom Teak, Caning, and Orange Upholstery Conference Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Danish mid-century dining/conference armchairs with teak wood frames, caned seat backs, and faintly striped orange fabric upholstered seats. (JENS RISOM)(PRICED AS SET)  
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Jens Risom Teak, Caning, and Orange Upholstery Conference Armchairs
Jens Risom Teak, Caning, and Orange Upholstery Conference Armchairs

Jens Risom Teak, Caning, and Orange Upholstery Conference Armchairs

$8,550 / set
Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jens Risom Model 6500 magazine table is designed in 1949, the magazine table reflects Risom’s idea that key to good design is comfort, the warmth of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table

Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table

$762 / item
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960 s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the influential Jens Risom. The "Playboy" derivation was coined after a July 1961 Playboy article o...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960 s
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960 s

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960 s

$3,895
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for Knoll by Jens Risom in 1943. Basket-woven parachute straps.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Birch, Canvas

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll
Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

Early Jens Risom Side Chair for Knoll

$1,200
Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular side table by Jens Risom has a walnut base and a white laminate surface. The legs are cleverly inset, giving the top a floating quality and an overall jauntiness to ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top
Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top

Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top

$600
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut stool This stool is 16 wide x 19 deep x 37.25 inches high, with a seat height of 27 inches All pieces of furnit...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Stool

$1,875
Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an original pair of Jen Risom Design oiled walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The chairs have upholstered oval backs on a sculptural walnut base, c.1965. A re-edition of the chair is currently being retailed at John Roselli for $3600 per chair. This pair is in good original condition and has the Jens Risom label...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

$3,000 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base

$6,800
C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 1946. The stools design is comprised of a m...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Maple

C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label

C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label

$2,200
Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complemente...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s

$6,800 / set
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut draw leaf dining table with a square top that pulls open from two sides to expand the table top surface, resting on four tapered dowel legs. (JENS RISOM) D...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table

$8,500
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modern...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

$6,800
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

$5,195
Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to any interior. Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by J...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

$5,880
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers

$2,847
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches Good Vintage Conditi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair

$3,895
Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of beautifully restored, model C-120 armchairs by Jens Risom feature sculptural, solid walnut frames with textured, steel blue tweed upholstery. A truly handsome pair of armchai...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom
Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom

Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs by Jens Risom

$5,400 / set
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Wooden Cutout Circular Lazy Susan End / Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century lazy susan end / side table with a rotating circular top with an off-center circular cutout supported by four tapered square wooden legs. (JENS RISOM) Minor wear ...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Wooden Cutout Circular Lazy Susan End / Side Table
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Wooden Cutout Circular Lazy Susan End / Side Table

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Wooden Cutout Circular Lazy Susan End / Side Table

$5,900
Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Raleigh, NC
Danish modern design at its finest. New leather to this floating sofa by Jens Risom. Dating to the 1960s with beautiful sculpted lines and walnut base....
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s
Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s

$8,995
Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Risom for Risom Inc. Coffee table. Bow shaped ends with architectural splayed base.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top
Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top

Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top

$4,043
Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Jens Risom Knoll Risom Lounge Chair WIth Flax Webbing and Clear Maple Finished The Risom Lounge Chair by Knoll was designed by Jens Risom in 1941. This classic design remains a str...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing
Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing

Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing

$1,784
1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building
By Jens Risom, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extraordinarily special cabinet by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, which came from The Seagram Building, arguably one of the most important works of architecture in the ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Steel

1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building
1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building

1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building

$35,000
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Off-White Vinyl and Teak Dining Side Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century dining side chair with a teak wood frame and off-white vinyl upholstered seat and chair back. (JENS RISOM) Discoloration and small tears in upholstery.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Off-White Vinyl and Teak Dining Side Chair
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Off-White Vinyl and Teak Dining Side Chair

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Off-White Vinyl and Teak Dining Side Chair

$3,200
Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern bench by Jens Risom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom
Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom

Mid-Century Modern Black Vinyl Upholstered Oiled Walnut Bench by Risom

$1,440
Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century 'Playboy' armchair with and angular teak wood frame and gray woven fabric upholstered seat and back with button tufting. (JENS RISOM) Upholstery is stained and ha...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchair
Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchair

Jens Risom Danish Gray Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchair

$3,900
Jens Risom Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable seat, tilts and swivels Measures: H: 31.5" - ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jens Risom Desk Chair
Jens Risom Desk Chair

Jens Risom Desk Chair

$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century circular walnut dining table with a rotating lazy susan top resting on an X-shaped walnut base with tapered square legs. (JENS RISOM)(Similar tables: DUF0276, DUF0...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Dining Table
Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Dining Table

Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Dining Table

$8,500
Set of 8 Jens Risom Danish Black Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Danish Mid-Century "Playboy" armchairs with angular teak wood frames and black woven fabric upholstered seats and backs with button tufting. (JENS RISOM)(PRICED AS Set) Uph...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Set of 8 Jens Risom Danish Black Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchairs
Set of 8 Jens Risom Danish Black Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchairs

Set of 8 Jens Risom Danish Black Fabric Upholstered Teak Playboy Armchairs

$35,000 / set
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM F...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

$8,500
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

$3,850
Mid Century Cream Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern lounge chairs were designed by Jens Risom circa 1960. The classic Danish modern design has clean, minimalist lines and a striking sculptural p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Cream Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, 1960s
Mid Century Cream Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, 1960s

Mid Century Cream Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, 1960s

$5,600 / set
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century sofa with angled arms, curved back, and faintly striped red and orange upholstery with button tufted detail, resting on a walnut base with four tapered square legs...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa

$14,800
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white fabric. Like new and ready to ship.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

$7,850
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

$8,976
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a textured rose pink upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame. (JENS RISOM).  
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Rose Pink Upholstery and Walnut Floating Bench

$7,500
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of poised and elegant model 1103 armchairs, designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous company Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and America...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs

$7,500
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut 8-drawer dresser with four narrow drawers on the left and four wider drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to crea...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

$7,800

Jens Risom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jens Risom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 323 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jens Risom were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fredericia, Florence Knoll, and Craft Associates. Prices for Jens Risom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,213.

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Questions About Jens Risom Furniture
  • What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023

    There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. 


    Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design. 


    Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. 


    Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.


    For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.

  • Who is Jens Risom?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Jens Risom was a Danish designer. Many people credit him with bringing the modern style of Scandinavian design to the U.S. He is well-known for his chairs, which feature angled seat backs often upholstered with webbing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom furniture.
  • Was Jens Risom Danish?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Jens Risom was Danish. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 8, 1916, and attended Copenhagen School of Industrial Arts and Design. Following his graduation, Risom moved to the U.S., where he lived for the rest of his life. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jens Risom furniture.
  • Who sells Jens Risom rockers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Normally, vintage furniture dealers or auction and online platforms specializing in authentic vintage furniture sell Jens Risom rockers. From time to time, rocking chairs produced by the Danish designer may appear at thrift shops and secondhand stores or be available directly from individuals who own them. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom chairs.

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