Matched Pair of Original Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs – Authentic Labels – Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Armchairs

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Matched Pair of Original Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs – Authentic Labels – Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Armchairs

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Bring timeless Scandinavian design into your space with this matched pair of original mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom. These chairs retain their original manufacturer labels, an increasingly rare detail that confirms their authenticity and collectible value.

Crafted during the golden era of mid-century modern design, the chairs feature clean architectural lines, sculpted wooden frames, and beautifully proportioned arms, all hallmarks of Risom’s iconic aesthetic. The warm wood tones and minimalist form make them incredibly versatile—perfect for a living room, reading nook, office, or design-focused interior.

Each chair showcases the understated elegance that helped establish Risom as a key figure in American modernism and early furniture produced for Knoll.

Details:
Designer: Jens Risom
Type: Lounge Chairs / Armchairs
Quantity: Matched set of 2
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Danish Modern
Frame: Solid wood with sculpted arms
Authenticity: Original labels present
Era: Mid-20th century

Measurements:
26.5"W x 31"D x 29"H, Seat height is 17".

Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with decades of use. Woods frames have never been refinished. Crack on the front stretcher of one chair. Upholstery looks amazing. Chair frames are original they have some scratches, wear and paint transfer.

These chairs are both functional seating and collectible design pieces, ideal for collectors of authentic mid-century furniture or anyone looking to elevate their interior with genuine vintage design.

Why collectors love them:
Authentic labeled examples
Classic Risom minimalist design
A true matched pair (harder to find)
Perfect blend of comfort and architectural form

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Jens Risom
Jens Risom (1916–2016) was a Danish-American furniture designer widely recognized as a pioneer of mid-century modern design. His work helped define the functional, human-centered aesthetic that came to dominate postwar American interiors. Risom’s simple, elegant furniture combined Scandinavian craftsmanship with American materials and manufacturing methods.

Key facts:
Born: May 8, 1916, Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: December 9, 2016, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Notable works: Risom Lounge Chair, Risom Collection for Knoll
Education: School of Arts and Crafts, Copenhagen
Major collaboration: Knoll (early 1940s)

Early life and education
Risom was trained at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, studying under influential designers such as Kaare Klint. Immersed in the Danish modern tradition, he absorbed principles of simplicity, utility, and honesty in materials—foundations that guided his later work.

Career and Knoll collaboration
After moving to the United States in 1939, Risom co-founded Knoll with Hans Knoll in 1941. His first furniture line for Knoll used surplus wartime materials such as webbed parachute straps, producing the iconic Risom Lounge Chair. The collection’s restrained geometry became emblematic of modern American design.

Design philosophy and impact
Risom championed furniture that was both functional and warm, favoring clean lines, tactile materials, and human scale. He bridged the gap between European modernism and American practicality, influencing subsequent generations of designers and the evolution of modern office and residential furniture.

Later work and legacy
In 1946, Risom founded his own firm, Jens Risom Design Inc., producing high-quality residential and contract pieces. His designs were later reissued by several brands and remain in production. Museums such as the Museum of Modern Art hold his work in their collections, affirming his lasting contribution to twentieth-century design. See less