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JeffHoff
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17/10/2013 12:42 am  

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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17/10/2013 1:03 am  

Hi
That is a neat table. I've found that there are quite a number of Risom designs that are not well documented online or elsewhere.


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17/10/2013 1:30 am  

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 . . . ?


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JeffHoff
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26/02/2016 4:47 am  

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.


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wcharles4
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22/11/2016 3:51 am  

fantastic table......you mentioned that you were able to track down the 1948-49 Risom catalog(s) online.......if you don't mind, where did you find those? I have a couple pieces that I suspect to be Risom, and would love to confirm. Thanks!
Bo


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wcharles4
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22/11/2016 7:06 am  

nevermind......I found them!


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Amazake
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26/11/2016 11:24 pm  

Wcharles4. Please share the location of the catalog via link


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wcharles4
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26/11/2016 11:35 pm  

No problem Amazake, here it is..
http://www.jensrisom.org/design.html


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cdsilva
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26/11/2016 11:48 pm  

And on a side note, this table is not included in the 1955 "The Answer is Risom" catalog, so that at least sets a back end production date limit.


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wcharles4
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27/11/2016 12:00 am  

cdsilva,
Have you ever come across this design? I'm a fellow Risom enthusiast.......and I recently came upon this chair which, to me, looks like it could be early Knoll/Risom. What do you think? Thanks.



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cdsilva
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27/11/2016 12:08 am  

Doesn't look like Risom to me at all.
How many other documented Risom chairs can you find with either turned legs or decorative nail heads?


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wcharles4
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27/11/2016 12:24 am  

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.


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cdsilva
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27/11/2016 12:56 am  

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.


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wcharles4
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27/11/2016 1:33 am  

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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27/11/2016 1:54 am  

I don't think it looks like Risom designs I have seen either. But I prefer cdsilva's much better reasoned out explanation of why it is not a Risom.


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