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Renowned designer and architect Jens Risom sourced parts from a catalog for his customized A-frame and had them delivered in pieces to his remote island site off Rhode Island, helped to raise the aesthetic profile of modular construction.
Renowned designer and architect Jens Risom sourced parts from a catalog for his customized A-frame and had them delivered in pieces to his remote island site off Rhode Island, helped to raise the aesthetic profile of modular construction.
The designer in his iconic Risom lounge chair.
The designer in his iconic Risom lounge chair.
At age 99, last year Risom collaborated with Chris Hardy on a collection with Design Within Reach, which showed at WantedDesign. The midcentury-inspired Vens (Danish for
At age 99, last year Risom collaborated with Chris Hardy on a collection with Design Within Reach, which showed at WantedDesign. The midcentury-inspired Vens (Danish for
Jens Risom's early designs for Knoll, c. 1940s.
Jens Risom's early designs for Knoll, c. 1940s.
Midcentury designer Jens Risom's A-frame, prefab family retreat, located on the northern portion of Block island.
Midcentury designer Jens Risom's A-frame, prefab family retreat, located on the northern portion of Block island.
Two Jens Risom Lounge Chairs furnish the balcony, which Revollo expanded. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors allow natural light to fill the interior.
Two Jens Risom Lounge Chairs furnish the balcony, which Revollo expanded. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors allow natural light to fill the interior.
Jens RisomJens Risom’s spot in the canon of mid-century American design is one marked by displacement. Some of the accolades heaped upon the great designers should rightly have gone to Risom, who, with Hans Knoll, began priming the market for modern design as early as 1941 with the Risom-designed 600 line for Knoll. It included the first Knoll chair ever. View his prefab house in Rhode Island here.
Jens RisomJens Risom’s spot in the canon of mid-century American design is one marked by displacement. Some of the accolades heaped upon the great designers should rightly have gone to Risom, who, with Hans Knoll, began priming the market for modern design as early as 1941 with the Risom-designed 600 line for Knoll. It included the first Knoll chair ever. View his prefab house in Rhode Island here.
Richardson centered the renovation on a space-efficient "service cube," an eco-wood box that houses a marble kitchen and a bathroom. The dining chairs are by Jens Risom.
Richardson centered the renovation on a space-efficient "service cube," an eco-wood box that houses a marble kitchen and a bathroom. The dining chairs are by Jens Risom.
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1947
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1947
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, where he's been readying it for his family's next generation. The A-framed structure, shown here, is bordered by a low stone wall, and aesthetic element that appears throughout the land.
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, where he's been readying it for his family's next generation. The A-framed structure, shown here, is bordered by a low stone wall, and aesthetic element that appears throughout the land.
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, where he's been readying it for his family's next generation. The A-framed structure, shown here, is bordered by a low stone wall, an aesthetic element that appears throughout the land.
In 2009, Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron joined Jens Risom on his return to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, where he's been readying it for his family's next generation. The A-framed structure, shown here, is bordered by a low stone wall, an aesthetic element that appears throughout the land.
Jens Risom, 650 Line Lounge Chair, circa 1942. Image from the Knoll Archive.
Jens Risom, 650 Line Lounge Chair, circa 1942. Image from the Knoll Archive.
Original Hans G. Knoll Associates advertisement with the 650 Line Lounge Chair designed by Jens Risom. Image from the Knoll Archive.
Original Hans G. Knoll Associates advertisement with the 650 Line Lounge Chair designed by Jens Risom. Image from the Knoll Archive.
Risom Side Chairs. Photography by Ilan Rubin.
Risom Side Chairs. Photography by Ilan Rubin.
Risom Side Chairs. Photography by Ilan Rubin.
Risom Side Chairs. Photography by Ilan Rubin.

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