That changed in 1940, when his design for a model house in New York's Rockefeller Center attracted widespread attention, generating both publicity and commissions, among them the distinction of being the first person invited to design furniture for Hans Knoll.
One of Risom's most recognizable designs is the birchwood chair (1941), which was made of molded birch and army surplus webbing. It is still in production today in a variety of colors. He is also known for his sculptural tables, chairs and sofas which had a lip that edged over an open base, giving the piece the illusion of floating.
After the Second World War, Risom founded his own furniture business, Jens Risom Design. He served as chief designer until 1973, when he sold his company to Dictaphone. He then moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where he founded a consultancy studio called Design Control. It is still active.
From lostcityarts.com
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OOoo ahhh I'll take that loveseat, please!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know...isn't that love seat scrumptious? I also love the lounge chair and ottoman that look like they could be from the same collection. The bench is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteAku seneng karo biasane arek lanang. Jinis iki
ReplyDeletekarya lan pajanan sing cerdas! Terusake para pria sing apik tenan