Knoll Studios Jens Risom Side Chairs (Pair) – Red Wool Seats, Mid-Century Icons

This matched pair of Knoll Studios side chairs revives Jens Risom’s 1941 design in warm cherry finish and punchy red wool upholstery. The gently tapering legs, floating seat frame, and sculpted “smile” crest rail capture the Scandinavian-modern spirit that launched Knoll’s first furniture line. Equally at home flanking a Saarinen pedestal table or adding pop to a home office, these chairs combine collectible provenance with fresh, ready-to-use comfort.

Details & Features

• Designer / Maker: Jens Risom (des.) for Knoll Studios – post-1998 licensed reissue
• Materials: Solid cherry hardwood frame; Knoll red wool upholstery; nylon web seat support
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian minimalist
• Color palette: Warm honey-cherry, lipstick red, black nylon dust cover
• Marks: “Knoll Studio / Jens Risom” metal medallions under seat rails
• Era: Contemporary reissue of the 1941 model (c. early-2000s production)

Measurements

• Overall: 31.75″ H × 20″ W × 20.5″ D
• Seat height: 18.75″
• Seat (usable): 17.75” W × 17.5” D

Condition

Very good vintage-used condition. Frames are tight and level; finish shows minor rubs at back rails and foot stretchers. Upholstery presents clean with no stains or pulls.

Styling Notes

• Dining splash: Pair with a round white laminate table for an instant pop of Bauhaus-meets-Nordic color.
• Desk duo: Use as guest seating in a modern office—the red wool energizes neutral workspaces.
• Gallery perch: Stage under bold abstract art; the chairs’ sculptural backs echo organic brushstrokes.