Risom Lounge Chair

Risom Lounge Chair

Side elevation illustration of the Risom Lounge Chair with an elderly man sitting for scale
Description
Description

The Risom Lounge Chair was originally created during WWII and was woven from surplus parachute straps as an effort to utilize any available material; today, the chair is made from heavy duty cotton straps tightly woven on their hardwood frame. The Risom Lounge Chair was designed by Jens Risom.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Risom Lounge Chair has an overall height of 30.25” (77 cm), width of 20" (51 cm), and depth of 27.5” (70 cm). The seat height of the Risom Lounge Chair is set at 16.0” (41 cm).

Plan and elevation drawings of the Risom Lounge Chair measuring width, depth, and heights
Plan and elevation drawings of the Risom Lounge Chair measuring width, depth, and heights
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
30.25” | 77 cm
Width:
20” | 51 cm
Depth:
27.5” | 70 cm
Length:
Seat Height:
16” | 41 cm
Arm Height:
Weight:
Area:
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Materials:
Maple or walnut hardwood; cotton webbing
Designer:
Jens Risom
Year:
1943

Drawings include:
Risom Lounge Chair side elevation, side (person sitting), front, back, plan

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