Description: Jens Risom Mid Century Dining Room Chairs Set of 4 These are iconic chairs from Jens Risom who is credited with bringing Scandinavian to the US. These chairs have the original tags from the Jens Risom Design Inc. Jens Risom was born in Copenhagen in 1916. From 1935 to 1938 he attended the School for Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen where he trained under the furniture maker Kaare Klint and his fellow students included Hans Wegner. In 1939, Risom emigrated from Denmark to the USA, where in 1941 he designed the first range of furniture manufactured by Hans Knoll. He established Jens Risom Design Inc in 1946 which grew to become the third largest furniture company in America. Risom’s furniture is in numerous collections including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; and The RISD Museum, Providence, Rhode Island. In 1970 Risom was appointed a trustee of The Rhode Island School of Design where in 2004 he received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts. In 1996 Risom received the Danish Knight’s Cross. Height 32 inches Deep 20.5 20.5 wide https://archive.curbed.com/2016/12/13/13940440/jens-risom-scandinavian-midcentury-modern-design-dead-at-100 Features: • Mid Century Modern Size: Height 32 inches, Deep 20.5, 20.5 wide Condition: Pre-Owned Good
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
End Time: 2024-08-31T13:59:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Jens Risom
Antique: Yes
Type: Chair Set
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Color: Brown
Item Height: 32 in
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Item Length: 20.5
Room: Dining Room
Item Width: 20.5
