Jens Risom Side Chair
Structure in solid oak.
Jens risom side chair. Early woven leather side chairs model no. 666 by jens risom for knoll 1940s. The side and lounge chairs are made of woven cotton webbing and wood materials not subject to wartime restrictions have now been updated with new fabric options and a variety of colors. Jens risom for knoll webbed wood side chairs set of 4 2 400.
The risom side chair 1943 is testament to the simplicity and ingenuity that is so often found in timeless modern furniture. Choose from 12 authentic jens risom side chairs for sale on 1stdibs. One of the first chairs ever commissioned by knoll this side chair has a look that is widely known and celebrated. Backrests and seating s in leather brown braids.
From design within reach jens risom risom side chair designed 1941 maple or walnut hardwood with clear lacquer finish. Originally risom used parachute strips due to war time restrictions on materials. Risom side chairs by knoll designed by jens risom. Their brightly colored webbing and simple design make these scaled down versions ideal for a kid s craft station or miniature modern.
Early woven leather side chairs model no. In good original condit. Jens risom s designs described at their introduction as good honest furniture were the first pieces ever designed for and manufactured by knoll. The risom side chair has an understated look that incorporates elements of scandinavian design.
One of the first pieces commissioned by knoll it brought the natural materials and understated form of scandinavian design to large scale u s. Danish born jens risom received his education in denmark. By jens risom knoll. 17 5ʺw 21ʺd 20ʺh bronxville ny accent chairs side chairs jens risom walnut leather armchairs a pair 3 800.
666 by jens risom for knoll from the 1940s. Risom side chair item share this jens risom 1943. Due to wartime material restrictions the side chair was originally constructed of simple maple frames and discarded parachute webbing. The risom side chair is a stylish wood fame angled attractively wrapped and woven in strips of fabric.
100 natural cotton webbing 30. This side chair is a high quality reproduction of the original designed by jens risom in 1941. Risom child s side chair item share this jens risom 1943. Jens risom s designs were the first pieces conceived for and manufactured by knoll.