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Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table Phaidon BookJens Risom, a key figure in mid-century modern design, was one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design to the United States and his highly collectible original work is currently selling for large sums at sale. In 1942, Risom’s designs formed the majority of the inaugural collection of original furniture for the iconic Hans Knoll Furniture Company and many of his key pieces are still in production today, by leading manufacturers including Knoll, Design Within Reach, De Padova, Camira and Ralph Pucci. This, the first authoritative biography of Risom, spans his 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. With unique access to a plethora of never-before-seen sketches, photographs and ephemera, this book proves, as the immortal slogan in his iconic ad campaign shot by Richard Avedon tells us, ‘The answer is Risom.\' The author Vicky Lowry is a writer, editor, and 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. Hardcover, 11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in., 264 pages, 525 illustrations Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table Phaidon Book
Jens Risom, a key figure in mid-century modern design, was one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design to the United States and his highly collectible original work is currently selling for large sums at sale. In 1942, Risom’s designs formed the majority of the inaugural collection of original furniture for the iconic Hans Knoll Furniture Company and many of his key pieces are still in production today, by leading manufacturers including Knoll, Design Within Reach, De Padova, Camira and Ralph Pucci.
This, the first authoritative biography of Risom, spans his 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. With unique access to a plethora of never-before-seen sketches, photographs and ephemera, this book proves, as the immortal slogan in his iconic ad campaign shot by Richard Avedon tells us, ‘The answer is Risom.\'
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Vicky Lowry is a writer, editor, and 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.
Hardcover, 11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in., 264 pages, 525 illustrations
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