Jens Risom: A Seat At The Table

Jens Risom, a key figure in mid-century modern design, 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 Knoll 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 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, as well as his legacy and presence in the 21st century.