Jens Risom, A Seat at the Table: A Seat at the Table

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

The first-ever monograph on the life and work of celebrated Danish-American mid-century furniture designer Jens Risom. The first authoritative biography on a key figure in mid-century modern design: Jens Risom, who was one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design to the United States. In 1942 Risom's designs formed the majority of the inaugural collection of original furniture for the iconic Hans Knoll Furniture Company. Organised chronologically, the book covers Risom's education in Denmark, early collaborations with Georg Jensen and Hans Knoll, the creation of his own company - Jen Risom Design - his celebrated prefab house on Block Island, RI, as well as his legacy and presence in the 21st century.

Reviews

'Richly illustrated.' - Booklist

'Risom's implicitly ecological bent toward inventively reusing and adapting available materials has lessons for the future.' - Bookforum

'Filled with its treasures, from the designer's meticulously composed drawings and fashionable advertisements to personal diaries, photographs, and mementos.' Galerie

'It's perfect for the design buff in your life.' - ELLE Decor

'Thorough, generously illustrated, and long overdue.' - Interior Design Magazine

'Author Vicky Lowry finally gives [Risom] his proper due.' - Azure

'Even to the previously uninitiated, his woven seating options and way with wood are bound to ring familiar.' - AD Pro

Author Bio

Vicky Lowry is a writer, editor, and the former special projects director at Architectural Digest and features director of Elle Decor, Veranda, and House Beautiful. She contributes to publications including Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Galerie.