1950s Early Swedish Cane & Beechwood Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for J.O. Carlsson - Set of 8

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A fantastic, rare, and fully restored set of eight cane back dining chairs by Jens Risom for J.O. Carlssons Mobelindustri, … more A fantastic, rare, and fully restored set of eight cane back dining chairs by Jens Risom for J.O. Carlssons Mobelindustri, made in Sweden in the 1950s. This chair presents as a refined version of the Model 666, which dates back to 1941. Relative to the 666 chair, Risom’s design for J.O. Carlsson has softer edges, sleeker tapers, and a cane back.

Differences aside, people familiar with both designs will recognize they came from the mind of the one and only Jens Risom.

This set has been in the same family since its original purchase in the 1950s. It was reupholstered and recaned in late 2019, and subsequently put into storage almost immediately. Based on the initial color, we assumed these chairs were made of European walnut. As we began the refinishing process, we discovered solid beechwood frames, and updated the fabric to match (Calais Sahara from Thibaut). The webbing, foam, and cane are in excellent condition, having hardly been used since replacement. less