Mid-Century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950

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An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for design and durability. The right … Read more ABOUT

An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for design and durability. The right side of the desk has three drawers and a pull-out tray for additional surface workspace. The left side has a pull-out tray and two drawers, one of which is a file cabinet drawer. Each drawer has large, curved Walnut pulls and minimal pulls for the trays. Brass key holes. The desk is set on adjustable metal risers that can raise an additional inch higher. Original label.

CREATOR Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs, Denmark.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950.
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Solid Walnut, Brass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear on top. Scratch center front top. Very sturdy. Drawers function properly. Missing large center drawer. Professionally restored where center drawer is missing. New risers added. No keys. Minor damage to acrylic lining in some drawers.
DIMENSIONS H 29.5 in. W 81.5 in. D 36 in. Knee Height 28 in.


HISTORY

The first true Knoll designer, Jens Risom joined the young Hans Knoll Furniture Company in the early 1940s as the sole designer of interiors and furniture. See less