Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet With Maple Base For Sale

With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement, his original body of...

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Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet With Maple Base

Name: Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet With Maple Base
Brand: Knoll
Price: 8500 USD
Availability: InStock

$8,500

Object Refinery

Stamford, CT

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With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement, his original body of work … more With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement, his original body of work is not only still with us today but much of it is still in production. Hailing from Denmark, Risom’s talent quickly resonated with the great Hans Knoll after emigrating to the United States. It is without surprise that the duo quickly took to collaboration, together they launched the Hans Knoll Furniture Company in 1942 with 15-20 pieces of Risom design.

This “Model 23” Armless Sofa is an example from this very early Risom Knoll collection and dates circa late 1940’s. In this sofa the Danish aesthetic is quite present, while modernized with a bit of American influence. The use of button tufts, dramatic pitch, and the almost “humanist” rounded form are all examples of Risom’s Danish background showing through. This early work is a delightful look at the marriage of Danish sensibility with the then-American pursuit of simplicity at home.

The Object Refinery team has completely restored this Jens Risom Sofa resulting in an excellent preservation of an early Knoll design. We’ve imported a gorgeous plush Italian Velvet in the color Espresso for use in this restoration which accentuates the subtle curves in this design wonderfully. We lovingly refer to this material as “Teddy Bear Velvet” as it is unbelievably soft to the touch, best experienced in person. The Maple base has also been refinished in a handsome dark brown which perfectly complements the upholstery. There is a pair of “Model 21” Jens Risom for Knoll Slipper Chairs available as well which have been restored to match this sofa, please find our separate listing. less

Dimensions: 73ʺW × 32ʺD × 31ʺH

Styles: Mid-Century Modern

Seat Height: 16.0 in

Number of Seats: 3

Brand: Knoll

Designer: Jens Risom

Period: 1940s

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Fabric; Maple; Mohair; Upholstery; Velvet

Condition: Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: New restoration by Object Refinery. Minor wear may still exist consistent with age and history. New restoration by Object Refinery. Minor wear may still exist consistent with age and history. less

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