Hi Everyone, I just bought this sofa as part of a Dux mid century living room set. This one isn't marked Dux though and it sure looks like a Risom sofa. But, I haven't seen this kind of joinery (see photo of back) on a Risom sofa. Can anyone help with the identification? I'm trying to decide if it's worth sinking money into to re-do it. Thanks!
I've seen similar sofas...
I've seen similar sofas attributed to Risom, either via Risom Design or Knoll, but do not know Risom sofas well enough on my own to positively ID from your photos. I'll check with my (newly-acquired) Risom catalog at home, but that would only cover items available for sale from Rison Design in 1955.
Here are some images from...
Here are some images from the catalog. Your sofa appears to be very similar to the 1955 U-150 model. Not sure if this model was refined in subsequent years. Unfortunately, there is no rear photo provided of the U-150, so I included one of the armless U-250. The differences I see are:
1) different profiles for rear wood members.
2) exposed wood fasteners in your sofa
3) the seating upholstery (although yours may not be original)
Dimensions are provided in the drawing, so you could always check against that.
Thanks for posting the...
Thanks for posting the catalog cdsilva... I actually have a Risom U150 Sofa (it's fantastic!). This new one I acquired is so similar in design and came from a collection that was high end stuff so I thought it might also be Risom rather than a copy or knock-off. The quality is very good, and I've seen one other photo attributing this design (with the same joinery on the legs/back) to Risom. Was just hoping to find a little more concrete evidence... Thanks so much for the help!
Anyone else seen this version? Looks like there was one that used to be posted at bondandbowery.com, but that site doesn't seem to work any longer.
Kasparian Originals........
They were a southern california company, mostly outfitting industrial office settings.
I dont believe valuations are viewed well on this forum, but it compares to a moderate Wormley sofa. Your sofa is great looking and fairly rare. I sold mine to a Chicago dealer who found documentation and power priced it.
I thought it wasn't for sale...
I thought it wasn't for sale . . .
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cdsilva..........
Thank you for pointing that out CD.
At the time it wasnt for sale and my well fed frame enjoyed it for some time but i relented to the girlfriends need for comfort and moved it along.
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