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Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair Designed In 1941 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
H 46 in W 27.5 in D 35 in
Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 safari chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
, drawing inspiration from the mastermind, Kaare Klint. A juxtaposition of simplicity and sophistication
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
Safari chair was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s. This safari chair is produced by Rud
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Mix Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Radmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Mix” lounge chair by Kaare Klint made in the Rud Rasmussen factory. Upholstered in a deep
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, BE
Mahogany Bergere designed by Kaare Klint. A mahogany bergere with rosewood inlays and “shoes
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare safari chair designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
This is the 1960s 'Safari' chair for Red Rasmussen by Danish designer Kaare Klint, which he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Kaare Klint "Safari" Reclining Armchair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic black leather Safari chair by Kaare Klint with matching ottoman/footstool. The chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ model 4700 easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier, with patinated ash
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool, Leather

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen in Ash and Canvas- a Pair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Safari chairs were designed by Danish designer Kaare Klint who is known as the father of
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Pair, Mid Century Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
Wonderful pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s by Rud Rasmussen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Ash

Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful Norrevold armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 for master cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Ash

A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design The iconic "The Red Chair" by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Leather Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint designed this safari chair for manufacturer Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Canvas Safari Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Belmont, MA
Canvas safari easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen with loose cushion.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Black Leather Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint designed this safari chair for manufacturer Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Bergere of Mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking wingback chair in patinated black leather, designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Safari chair was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s. This safari chair is produced by Rud
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Patinated Leather, Brass Nails and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An beautiful pair of Kaare
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 13 Kaare Klint Church Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kaare Klint Church Chairs, exclusively curated for Fritz Hansen in the vibrant decade of the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm and seat in natural leather. Kaare Klint. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Vienna, AT
Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kaare Klint, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Light Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
leather has no damages or cracks. Original cushions. Marked by maker. Kaare Klint’s Safari Chair is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of safari chairs in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. A set of 10 Kaare Klint Red
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Klint Kaare Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the klint kaare chair you’re looking for. A klint kaare chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 330 variations of the antique or vintage klint kaare chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect klint kaare chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right klint kaare chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made klint kaare chair over the years, but those crafted by Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Klint Kaare Chair?

Prices for a klint kaare chair start at $330 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $5,500.

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