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Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Danish, American, 1916-2016

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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Creator: Jens Risom
Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s

$5,800

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s. Dimensions: 16” H x 42” Diameter

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Model T-390 Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
Jens Risom Model T-390 Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

Jens Risom Model T-390 Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

$3,895

Jens Risom Model T-390 Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Model T-390 Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Rack This coffee table measures: 52 wide x 24 deep x 17 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Stain is Heavily F...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300
1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300

1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300

$3,500

1960s Jens Risom Floating Walnut & Cane Coffee Table, 39" Round, Model T300

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut and Cane Coffee Table, model T300, designed by Jens Risom for Risom designs in 1959. The piece is constructed entirely from Walnut, having a solid walnut frame with ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$4,800

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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

$5,500 / set

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee tables / benches with floating tops supported by a walnut stretcher base with four tapered legs. (JENS RISOM) (PRICED AS Pair) Damage to fi...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,987

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Tulsa, OK

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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$975

Mid-Century Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in San Francisco, CA

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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table
Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

$3,900

Modernist Jens Risom Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Coffee/ Cocktail Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen version! Diamond Top Walnut and Cane Mid Century Modernist Coffee / Cocktail table designed by Jens Risom. Retains original early Jens Risom Design label. Also retains ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Walnut

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table
Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

$1,500

Jens Risom Midcentury Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern square table with floating top. Simple, handsome design by Jens Risom, featuring a detached looking top. (Please confirm item lo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,220

Mid-Century Jen Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

40? Mid-century Jen Rison walnut coffee table. Jens Risom coffee table in walnut laminate. Round top with square sculptural base. Original Jens Risom D...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

$3,600

Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table
Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

$4,800

Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with a kidney-shaped table top with a beige marbled mica veneer resting on a walnut base with a cruciform stretcher and angled legs. (JENS ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$2,475

Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to share your zip code for efficient shipping quote. Jens Risom Coffee Table or Bench. Walnut construction.

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1950s Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

$6,900

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a structured stretcher base with four tapered legs and stretcher shelf with caned inset...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Square Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risom Square Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Square Walnut Coffee Table

$1,175

Jens Risom Square Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Stafford, TX

Jens Risom Design Inc. Square Walnut Laminate Coffee Table, USA, Circa 1970s–1980s Authentic Jens Risom Design Inc. square coffee table featuring a richly grained walnut laminate to...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Jens Risom T 390 Coffee Table with Magazine Holder
Jens Risom T 390 Coffee Table with Magazine Holder

Jens Risom T 390 Coffee Table with Magazine Holder

$2,800

Jens Risom T 390 Coffee Table with Magazine Holder

By Jens Risom

Located in Highland, IN

This uncommon model T 390 walnut coffee table by Jens Risom has a beautiful soft boat shape to the top which appears to float above the base and has an opening to accommodate books o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Model T-390 Coffee table with magazine rack, by Jens Risom
Model T-390 Coffee table with magazine rack, by Jens Risom

Model T-390 Coffee table with magazine rack, by Jens Risom

$4,800

Model T-390 Coffee table with magazine rack, by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Model T 390 walnut coffee table by Jens Risom in walnut made in 1955, has a beautiful soft boat shape to the top which appears to float above the base and has an opening to accommoda...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Studio Walnut Round Floating Coffee/Side/Cocktail Table Midcentury
Jens Risom Studio Walnut Round Floating Coffee/Side/Cocktail Table Midcentury

Jens Risom Studio Walnut Round Floating Coffee/Side/Cocktail Table Midcentury

$2,670

Jens Risom Studio Walnut Round Floating Coffee/Side/Cocktail Table Midcentury

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Design Studio walnut sculptural round coffee table with white floating top. Item features solid walnut sculptural base, walnut top with walnut t...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948
Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948

Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948

$3,250

Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Danish modern design is predominantly known for two features - sculptural design and quality construction meant to last and last. And this early Jens Risom table...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table
Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table

Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table

$1,150

Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Versatile square coffee or cocktail table by Jens Risom, with straight, turned walnut legs, squared stretchers and a floating white laminate top.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

$6,900

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a structured stretcher base with four tapered legs and stretcher shelf with caned inset...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom
Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom

Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom

$5,000

Square Slate Top Walnut Base Coffee Table by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern square slate top oiled walnut base coffee table by Jens Risom. Exceptional quality exceptional original condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

$2,595

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 31.75 wide x 31.75 deep x 20.25 inches high Fair Vi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom
Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

$1,495 / item

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair, (sold and priced individually) of walnut end / cocktail tables by Jens Risom. Tops appear to be floating, sculpted edges part of the Risom design staple. Tab...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Coffee Table

$3,295

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 18 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear on Top Surface and Legs...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack

$7,800

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a rectangular top with tapered edges and a rectangular cutout on one side resting on a stretcher base with built-in magazine rack and four...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top
Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top

Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top

$4,043

Early Jens Risom Coffee Table, Solid Cherry Top

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Risom for Risom Inc. Coffee table. Bow shaped ends with architectural splayed base.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table

$1,595

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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Black Vinyl Coffee Table
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Black Vinyl Coffee Table

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Black Vinyl Coffee Table

$6,900

Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Black Vinyl Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a structured stretcher base with four tapered legs and stretcher shelf made of stretched b...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Risom coffee and cocktail tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jens Risom coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Jens Risom were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by Design Institute America, Brown Saltman, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Jens Risom coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $675 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,963.

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Questions About Jens Risom Coffee and Cocktail Tables
  • Who is Jens Risom?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Jens Risom was a Danish designer. Many people credit him with bringing the modern style of Scandinavian design to the U.S. He is well-known for his chairs, which feature angled seat backs often upholstered with webbing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom furniture.
  • Was Jens Risom Danish?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Jens Risom was Danish. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 8, 1916, and attended Copenhagen School of Industrial Arts and Design. Following his graduation, Risom moved to the U.S., where he lived for the rest of his life. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jens Risom furniture.
  • Who sells Jens Risom rockers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Normally, vintage furniture dealers or auction and online platforms specializing in authentic vintage furniture sell Jens Risom rockers. From time to time, rocking chairs produced by the Danish designer may appear at thrift shops and secondhand stores or be available directly from individuals who own them. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Jens Risom chairs.

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