Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool
Wool, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool
Wool, Mahogany
$35,506 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 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
Leather, Oak, Wool
$41,351 / set
H 31.89 in W 27.56 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
Leather, Mahogany
$8,876 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.64 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Ash, Brass and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1950's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Ash, Brass and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1950's Additional Information
Brass
$23,671 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Pair of 1940s danish cabinetmaker easy chairs reupholstered in Pierre Frey linen
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen, Fritz Heningsen
Located in København K, 84
This pair of 1940s Danish cabinetmaker easy chairs, arm chairs exemplifies the exceptional quality
Linen, Hardwood
EASY CHAIR BY KAARE KLINT
By Kaare Klint
Located in Chicago, IL
KAARE KLINT EASY CHAIR #5313
Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Bergere Armchair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Singapore, SG
Really beautiful and elegant Kaare Klint easy chair designed in 1932 and produced by Rud
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.
Canvas, Wood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Early "Mix" Easy Chair in Original Niger Upholstery and Mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Early "Mix" Easy Chair in Original Niger Upholstery and Mahogany by Kaare Klint. Executed by master
Goatskin, Leather, Mahogany
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H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers 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
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the world of timeless Scandinavian design with our elegant pair of Oak Easy Chairs
Oak
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Kaare Klint Bergère / Model 4488 Easy Chairs by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bergère / model 4488 easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Leather, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Lovely ‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950’s. This chair features a
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Klint, Circa 1932 Kaare Klint designed the easy chair with canework, also called " the English Chair
Sold
H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 27.56 in
Kaare Klint Addition Sofa / Easy Chair Model No 4698 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Addition sofa / easy chair model no 4698 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This chair embody the
Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of ‘Safari’ easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, during
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. These chairs
Canvas, Oak
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair of mahogany and fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Easy Chairs in Niger Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen A rare pair of Kaare Klint chairs Model KK5313, manufactured by Rud
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
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
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This set features
Canvas, Oak
Pair of Kaare Klint Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1940
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Kaare Klint easy chairs in ox blood red leather with Cuban mahogany frames. Produced by
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Safari Easy Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint safari easy chairs. Nice patina. Wear on arms still usable though. Rud
Kaare Klint & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Easy Chairs circa 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of easy chair's produced by rud rasmussen and a collaborative design between kaare klint and
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with black horsehair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Rustic Round Dining Table, Walnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
A round dining table finished in a warm walnut color with a rustic finish showing exposed saw marks and set on a bracketed country kitchen base, the table also has a built-in self-st...
Wood
$16,806 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
$3,100 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
IDE BISTRO TABLE - 30" Travertine Beige Stone Round Entryway Table, Hall Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 30 inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 30 inches in diameter and standing 30...
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$6,983 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four French art deco chairs crafted from radiant mahogany after Jules Leleu. The chairs feature a large flared back with a contoured rest that is upholstered wit...
Brass
$708Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Architect, teacher and furniture designer Kaare Klint is among the most important figures in Scandinavian modernism. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint sought to pay homage to historical furniture styles and prized functionality as essential to designing for modern living. He established the design school at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his students became mid-century legends of cabinetry and furniture-making.
Klint prioritized functionalism and drew on an array of influences in his own work. Furniture experts will observe the influence of 18th-century English seating in his Red chair, while Klint’s iconic Safari chair had roots in campaign furniture. The other exemplary chairs, sofas and tables for which he is known bear the mark of Thomas Chippendale and Biedermeier furniture as well as Greek and Roman forms.
Klint's father was Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, a formidable architect of his day. The younger Klint initially followed in his father’s footsteps, studying under him as well as distinguished architect Carl Petersen. Alongside Danish architect Ivar Bentsen, he headed the renovation of the Designmuseum Denmark in Copenhagen from 1920–26 (Klint also furnished the institution as part of the project). Around the same time, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the Royal Danish Academy. The impact of his role as an instructor there cannot be overstated — he mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher.
A prominent advocate of ergonomics, Klint valued comfort and functionality over style. Painstaking research went into each piece of sophisticated yet wholly unadorned furniture he designed, as he endeavored to build structures that took into consideration human proportions and scale. And like the Shakers, Klint believed that quality craftsmanship and good materials were integral to the design of durable furniture that was free of embellishment.
The humble grace of Klint’s style characterizes legendary seating designs that continue to charm today’s legions of mid-century modern enthusiasts. His Safari chair, Faaborg chair, Ravenna armchair and Propeller stool — as well as most of the seating created by Danish modernists generally — have warmed interiors and influenced furniture designers all over the world.
Find vintage Kaare Klint furniture and other Scandinavian modern furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.