Vendor: Relics of Retro

SOLD Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM

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Pair Of Jens Risom 'Playboy' C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM

The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom which owe their name to their feature in Playboy magazine.

A July 1961 Playboy article on influential Mid century furniture designers featured Jens Risom standing next to the C140 the chair was coined ’The Playboy’ chair. Other designers in the story included Charles Eames, George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Edward Wormley and Harry Bertoia.

These chairs are distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and striking design. Characterized by a sculptural, dynamic frame with angled contours and sleek lines, they exude a sense of grandeur due to their elegant forms and substantial size. The walnut wood used in the chairs has a warm tone and vivid grain, enhancing their natural allure. The Danish influence is evident in the clean proportions, lack of unnecessary ornamentation, and ergonomic quality of the design. This is emphasised by the beautiful tactile rattan canvas back rest.

Can be used as carvers dining chairs or relaxing lounge chairs.

Both have been refinished, restored and newly reupholstered.

Jens Risom (1916–2016) was a Danish-born designer who brought Danish modern design to the United States. After moving to New York, Risom met Hans Knoll, marking the start of an extraordinary collaboration. Together, they introduced a fresh style to North American office and home interiors. Risom was Knoll's first designer, joining the company as it launched during World War II. Faced with the challenge of finding non-war production facilities, Risom innovatively used rejected parachute straps in his iconic 650 line. Following his military service as a translator, Risom returned to a transformed Knoll, now heavily influenced by Florence Knoll. Recognizing it was time for a new direction, Risom left to establish his own practice, Jens Risom Design.

Dimensions
Height - 82cm
Width - 57cm
Depth - 55cm
Seat Height - 41cm

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Collection in person is welcome. We are West of Cambridge in Bourn CB23.

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Please note that vintage furniture may have some slight imperfections, which is to be expected in keeping with its age, as we do not offer returns on items sold.