I recently acquired this table at a thrift store and, after much investigation, determined the label underneath to be a Risom label. Unfortunately, I cannot find an example online that comes close to this table's most-unique features. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -Jeff
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Pretty neat.
It's great to have the original glass -- who could dream up that shape if it was necessary to replace it, sight unseen ?
I expect the frame is shown upside down. Risom's work (and that of so many others) would dictate that the horizontals terminate with the canted ends sloping the other way -- as well as the fact that the larger horizontal OA dimension would be greater at the floor. In addition, I think I see kick-damage to one of the end posts that would make it seem that the frame is inverted . . . ?
It took me 2 1/2 years to solve the mystery, but I finally found the answer. I have endlessly researched online and could find nothing that even closely resembled my table. I had been on the actual Risom website before but did not think I would find anything. It was then I found pictures of the 1948 and 1949 furniture catalogs. Under the 1949 catalog, I found my table, and I actually had it oriented pretty close to spot on. It is a T.362 Freeshape Table. Unfortunately, it no longer fits in my living space, so I guess it's time for me to find an appraiser. I'm just glad the mystery is solved.
I have seen some chairs attributed to Risom with nailheads.......whether they can be documented or not, I couldn't be certain. I do believe that there are quite a few Risom pieces/designs out there that are legit, but aren't documented. I'm not saying you're wrong on this one, but I still believe it a question worth asking.
There are a small number Risom designs that have turned legs. In fact, I have one; the T 720 round end table. And you may find a legit Risom somewhere that has original nailheads.
However, my point was that neither one is typical Risom. And the combination of the two, as well as the uncommon half-upholstered arm detail, led to my comment that it doesn't look like Risom to me.
Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate it. Your line of thinking on the chair makes sense.......I've been trying to make a circumstantial case (to myself, mostly) for the chair to be Risom, but I'm probably reaching. I acquired it as part of a group of items from a local office that included several Knoll pieces, as well as a couple signed Risom desks. It's been a real struggle trying to ID it........but I enjoy the challenge.
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