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Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Low Coffee Table or Long Bench by Jens Risom

$4,200List Price

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.

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Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

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H 18 in W 70 in D 16 in

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

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Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have s...

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Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

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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!

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Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,320 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Maruni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench in richly toned walnut, offering the perfect combination of clean architectural lines and functional versatility. Craft...

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished

$3,200

H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Industrial Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table in Stainless Oak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple and gorgeous post modern industrial design. Studio made early 2000's. Heavy, well made & ready to use condition.

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Mid-Century Industrial Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table in Stainless Oak

$2,800

H 18 in W 60 in D 16 in

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...

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Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table

$1,595

H 16 in W 32 in D 32 in

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...

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