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Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut 2-Pc Executive Desk

Name: Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut 2-Pc Executive Desk
Brand: Jens Risom
Rating: 4.8 (36 reviews)

$4,800List Priceper set

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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.

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Executive Desk By Jens Risom

$2,900

H 28.5 in W 62 in D 28 in

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Executive Desk By Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is stunning Jens Risom walnut executive desk. The piece is incredibly sturdy and features stunning grain patterns. This large desk provides ample storage and work space. Please...

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Materials

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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$5,595 / set

H 29 in W 72 in D 78 in

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: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches The depth including the return is 78 inches We take...

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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$3,995

H 28.5 in W 62 in D 28 in

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: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

$5,595 / set

H 28.5 in W 62 in D 66 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...

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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$4,595

H 27.25 in W 81.5 in D 36 in L 27.25 in

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: 81.5 wide x 36 deep x 27.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Areas of St...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 49.5 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elevate your workspace with this 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom. This desk showcases rich walnut grain, clean architectural lines, and a sleek floating to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz

$3,431

H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz

By Wilhelm Renz

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage walnut executive desk by Wilhelm Renz. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous and very practical desi...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen

$8,500

H 28.5 in W 69 in D 93 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen

By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare and refined mid-century Danish executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted in richly grained teak with refined, balanced ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

$7,791

H 28.35 in W 79.93 in D 35.83 in

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding executive rosewood desk designed by Jens Risom. Exceptionally beautiful large table to...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk

$4,595

H 28.75 in W 68.75 in D 32.25 in

Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk This desk measures: 68.75 wide x 32.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - D...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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