Image source: Knoll — Risom Amoeba Coffee Table
© Knoll and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Risom Amoeba Coffee Table
Jens Risom's amoeba-shaped coffee table, with a flowing veneered top and beveled edges
1067 × 406 × 813 mm
1943
Approx. $2,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Risom Amoeba Coffee Table (model 643TA) is Jens Risom's low table for Knoll, named for its flowing top. It stands 16 in high on a top 42 in long and 32 in deep.
Construction
- Maple or walnut veneer over a hardwood top with beveled edges
- Solid maple or walnut apron and legs, with nylon floor glides
- Lacquer finish in Clear Maple, Ebonized or Light Walnut
Specifications
- W 42 × D 32 × H 16 in (1067 × 813 × 406 mm)
Story
Named for its flowing top
Knoll's shop names the Risom Amoeba Table (1943) for its flowing top. The design-plan page ties the table's curves and angles to Risom's Scandinavian design sensibilities, and the shop's feature list adds an organically shaped top with beveled edges.
Image source: Knoll — Risom Amoeba Coffee Table · © Knoll and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
A table among the Risom tables
On the design-plan page the amoeba table appears in photographs captioned Risom Tables and Risom Side Table Collection, next to the round and square side tables.
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