Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
1960s Mid Century Square Walnut Wood Coffee Table by Jens Risom
$1,475List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Jens Risom (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Depth: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Some minor color variance to tabletop with very subtle darker patching and very light rings to tabletop surface (see photos).
- Seller Location:Detroit, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8074235176282
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.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2022
1stDibs seller since 2023
93 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.You May Also Like
Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s.
Dimensions: 16” H x 42” Diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Mid-century Jen Rison walnut coffee table.
Jens Risom coffee table in walnut laminate. Round top with square sculptural base. Original Jens Risom D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee a...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic mid-century coffee table by Danish-born designer Jens Risom.
Composed of solid walnut wood, 32" W x 32" D x 20" H
Perfect for home or office!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table.
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table; model 4010 designed 1961 revolving top with locking mechanism, solid walnut tapered legs.
42" Diameter
16" Height
C...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Styled Mid Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut coffee cocktail table with rectangle top sitting on an architecturally designed base with boxed legs. Manufactured in the manner of Danish designer Jens Risom bringing ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square slate top oiled walnut base coffee table by Jens Risom. Exceptional quality exceptional original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Square Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Square table designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. This example shows cosmetic wear to the finish, as shown. No structural damage, chips, cracks etc.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a structured stretcher base with four tapered legs and stretcher shelf with caned inset...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
More From This Seller
View AllMid Century Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection designed by Jens Risom circa 1960 has classic Danish modern styling wi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$4,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Square White Marble Side or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern square white marble side table or coffee table designed by Florence Knoll is circa 1960. The table is well-constructed of high-quality materials featu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Glass
Chrome Coffee Table by Katavalos for Laverne Originals
By Douglas Kelly, Laverne International, William Katavolos
Located in Detroit, MI
This glass coffee or cocktail table was designed by architects William Katavalos, Ross Littell, Douglas Kelley for Laverne Originals in 1958. This unique, impeccably-made table consi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Walnut Wood Bookcase
Pull-Out Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall walnut wood bookcase and secretary desk is circa 1960. It features a unique format with a lower drawer section that pulls out as a full un...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,780 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Art Deco Folding Wood Coffee Table by Francisque Chaleyssin Attr.
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional and rare antique French Art Deco foldable elevated coffee table attributed to Francisque Chaleyssin is circa 1930. The table is expertly handcrafted from rosewood an...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Walnut Table By Jens Risom
Jens Risom Square Table
Marble Risom
John Widdicomb Brass Coffee Table
Lattice Coffee Table
Live Edge Redwood
Live Edge Stone Coffee Table
Low Stone Coffee Table
Maitland Smith Coffee Table Leather
Marble Slab Table
Marcel Breuer Laccio
Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville Table
Mexican Onyx Coffee Table
Mid Century Bassett Table
Mid Century Italian Mosaic Tiled Table
Midcentury Ball And Claw Coffee Tables
Mosaic Rectangular Table
Noguchi Glass Coffee Table