Jens Risom film by Design Within Reach

DWR Presents: Jens Risom from Design Within Reach on Vimeo.

It's "Something cool for Friday arvo" again. Jens Risom is a Danish American furniture designer, at 94 years old, his works are exemplar of mid-century modern design. His most iconic chair is the the Risom Lounge Chair, which is still in production by Knoll Studio. If you are really interested of more of his latest desgins, you can check out his official site here as well.

Desgin Within Reach has caught up with him last week, and filmed this short documentary of the wit and wisdom of the modern master, as he speaks about history, parachute straps, and, of course, chairs!

There is only one word to describe the man, LENGEN-wait-for-it-DARY smile

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