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Kaare Klint Red Chair

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

$5,665

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen

$5,665

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather

Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
Set of Four Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany

Set of Four Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Leather Desk Chair Denmark, 1950s
Leather Desk Chair Denmark, 1950s

Leather Desk Chair Denmark, 1950s

$4,081

H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in

Leather Desk Chair Denmark, 1950s

By Normina

Located in London, GB

academic refinement of Kaare Klint’s "Red" chair. The chair has retained its original Normina label and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen

$35,172 / set

H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758

$2,110

H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Vienna, AT

Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the 'Barcelona Chair.' Kaare Klint (1888-1954), born in 1988 in Frederiksburg, Denmark, was a Danish

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Knebel, DK

1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Red Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Elm and original patinated leather
Red Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Elm and original patinated leather

Red Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Elm and original patinated leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large armchair in elm and original patinated leather. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinet makes

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hans Wegner and Rud Rasmussen and the chairs do have some resemblance to Kaare Klint's famous "Red

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark

Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Odense, DK

Kaare Klint who's "red chair" obviously has been an inspiration for the young Mogensen when designing

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair chair, Edition Rud Rasmussen
Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair chair, Edition Rud Rasmussen

Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair chair, Edition Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in New York, NY

Kaare Klint "Red Chair" in a rich patinated brown leather fitted with brass nails on a painted oak

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair Edition Rud. Rasmussen
Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair Edition Rud. Rasmussen

Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair Edition Rud. Rasmussen

Located in New York, NY

Kaare Klint Red chair with profiled Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered in beautifully

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint "The Red" Side Chair
Kaare Klint "The Red" Side Chair

Kaare Klint "The Red" Side Chair

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H 35 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Kaare Klint "The Red" Side Chair

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kaare Klint "The Red" Side Chair. Produced By Rud Rasmussen. Has Label Underneath. NOTE: THERE

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Set of 12 'Red Chairs' Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery
Kaare Klint Set of 12 'Red Chairs' Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery

Kaare Klint Set of 12 'Red Chairs' Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in New York, NY

of Kaare Klint. Also available as a set of 10 or 8. History of the 'Red Chair' The 'Red Chair' was

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
Kaare Klint, The Red Chair

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair

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H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Singapore, SG

“The Red Chair”. Iconic armchair with Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair
Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair

Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair

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H 34.85 in W 22.84 in D 18.71 in L 34.85 in

Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The large version Kaare Klint 'Red' chair. Designed 1927 and executed by cabinetmaker Rud

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Red Chairs Scandinavian Modern
Kaare Klint Red Chairs Scandinavian Modern

Kaare Klint Red Chairs Scandinavian Modern

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H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Kaare Klint Red Chairs Scandinavian Modern

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

the icomic Kaare Klint 'Red Chairs' or 'Barcelona Chairs' Profiled legs of Cuban mahogany, seat and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Kaare Klint Red Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Set of Six Kaare Klint Red Chairs by Rud Rasmussen

Set of Six Kaare Klint Red Chairs by Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six Kaare Klint Red Chairs by Rud Rasmussen. Solid mahogany, brass nailheads, cognac

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

A set of six Kaare Klint Red chairs with horsehairs
A set of six Kaare Klint Red chairs with horsehairs

A set of six Kaare Klint Red chairs with horsehairs

By Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A set of six Kaare Klint Red chairs. Frame of Cuban mahogany with profiled legs, seat and back

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Kaare Klint Red Chairs Mahogany and Original Niger Leather
Set of Four Kaare Klint Red Chairs Mahogany and Original Niger Leather

Set of Four Kaare Klint Red Chairs Mahogany and Original Niger Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

leather that the Kaare Klint red chairs are so famous for. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather
Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

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H 33.47 in W 20.48 in L 33.47 in

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of Cuban mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather
Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

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H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Niger Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of Cuban mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany

Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 14 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
Set of 14 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany

Set of 14 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

fourteen Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 8 Exceptional Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Original Niger Leather
Set of 8 Exceptional Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Original Niger Leather

Set of 8 Exceptional Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Original Niger Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

different sizes. This model (model 3949) is known as the small red chair. Kaare Klint designed the small

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s
Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

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H 33.27 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Kaare Klint Cuban mahogany 'Red chairs' having profiled legs, seat and back upholstered

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen
Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen

Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen

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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of early Kaare Klint side chairs with frame of Cuban mahogany, seat and back upholstered

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen
Early Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen

Early Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Dallas, TX

An early and rare all original example in oak and patinated Nigerian leather. Designed by Kaare

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Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Kaare Klint ‘Red’ Chair, Model No. 4751 by Rud, Rasmussen, circa 1930
Kaare Klint ‘Red’ Chair, Model No. 4751 by Rud, Rasmussen, circa 1930

Kaare Klint ‘Red’ Chair, Model No. 4751 by Rud, Rasmussen, circa 1930

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

A fantastically well aged ‘Red’ chair designed by Kaare Klint for the Danish Museum of Art and

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Set of Six Red Chairs with Original Leather
Kaare Klint Set of Six Red Chairs with Original Leather

Kaare Klint Set of Six Red Chairs with Original Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A set of six Kaare Klint 'Red Chairs'. Profiled legs of Cuban mahogany, seat and back

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Armchairs after Kaare Klint
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Armchairs after Kaare Klint

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Armchairs after Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These Danish teak armchairs were inspired by Kaare Klint's 'Red Chair,' designed in 1927 for the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

The Red Chair by Kaare Klint
The Red Chair by Kaare Klint

The Red Chair by Kaare Klint

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H 33.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

The Red Chair by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in New York City, NY

The red chair by Kaare Klint - in excellent condition leather has an beautiful vintage patina.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs

Kaare Klint - The Red Chair
Kaare Klint - The Red Chair

Kaare Klint - The Red Chair

By Kaare Klint

Located in San Francisco, CA

"The Red Chair". Seat and back upholstered with patinated leather fitted with metal nails. Made by

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of ten Red Chair' dining chairs By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Set of ten Red Chair' dining chairs By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Set of ten Red Chair' dining chairs By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of Ten 'Red Chair' Dining Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1928 This set of

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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint, Early "Red" Chair
Kaare Klint, Early "Red" Chair

Kaare Klint, Early "Red" Chair

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H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Kaare Klint, Early "Red" Chair

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"The Red Chair" Model KK37580 Chair with profiled Cuban mahogany frame, seat and back

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Kaare Klint, Pair of 'Red Chairs'
Kaare Klint, Pair of 'Red Chairs'

Kaare Klint, Pair of 'Red Chairs'

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H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

Kaare Klint, Pair of 'Red Chairs'

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Kaare Klint cuban mahogany 'Red chairs' (Barcelona Chairs) having profiled legs, seat and

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark

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

‘the Red Chair’ Model 3758 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
‘the Red Chair’ Model 3758 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik

‘the Red Chair’ Model 3758 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

‘The Red Chair’ model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik, Denmark, 1927. Cuban

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint
Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint

Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint

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H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of eight 'Red' dining chairs, model no. 3758. Designed for the Danish Museum of Art and

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four "Red Chairs / Barcelona Chairs" by Kaare Klint, Model 3759
Set of Four "Red Chairs / Barcelona Chairs" by Kaare Klint, Model 3759

Set of Four "Red Chairs / Barcelona Chairs" by Kaare Klint, Model 3759

By Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

KK 3759 - set of four 'Red Chairs' / 'Barcelona' chairs in solid mahogany and patinated niger goat

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of ten 'Red Chair' dining chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1928
Set of ten 'Red Chair' dining chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1928

Set of ten 'Red Chair' dining chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1928

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany and patinated Niger leather. Originally designed in 1928, the ‘Red Chair’ is one of Kaare

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Chairs “the Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint
Set of Six Dining Chairs “the Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint

Set of Six Dining Chairs “the Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

. 14071 Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned pp. 82–84

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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud Rasmussen

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H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint pair of red chairs, mahogany, leather and brass. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen

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H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint pair of Red Chairs. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Stained Birch, Niger leather and Brass

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Kaare Klint 'The Red Chair' in Cuban Mahogany
Early Kaare Klint 'The Red Chair' in Cuban Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint 'The Red Chair' in Cuban Mahogany

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H 33.27 in W 18.9 in D 19.1 in

Early Kaare Klint 'The Red Chair' in Cuban Mahogany

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A Kaare Klint Cuban mahogany 'red chair' with profiled legs, upholstered with original niger

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Red Chair" Designed by Kaare Klint, Made in Denmark, 1950s
"Red Chair" Designed by Kaare Klint, Made in Denmark, 1950s

"Red Chair" Designed by Kaare Klint, Made in Denmark, 1950s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Lejre, DK

Arm chair in mahogany. Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1928. Original

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Red Patinated Leather
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Red Patinated Leather

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Red Patinated Leather

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari chairs in solid ash. Armrests in vegetable leather. Seat, back and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

1930s, Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
1930s, Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud, Rasmussen

1930s, Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud, Rasmussen

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H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in

1930s, Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud, Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Red, Rasmussen Denmark. This chair has a very

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s, a Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
1930s, a Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

1930s, a Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in

1930s, a Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Red, Rasmussen Denmark. This chair has a very

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of ten Niger leather 'Red Chairs' designed by Kaare Klint Denmark, 1928
Set of ten Niger leather 'Red Chairs' designed by Kaare Klint Denmark, 1928

Set of ten Niger leather 'Red Chairs' designed by Kaare Klint Denmark, 1928

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Originally designed in 1928, the ‘Red Chair’ is one of Kaare Klint’s most iconic creations

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Red Chair by Kaare Klint
Red Chair by Kaare Klint

Red Chair by Kaare Klint

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H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in

Red Chair by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large armchair in elm and patinated natural leather designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Armchairs 'The Red Chair' by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
Kaare Klint Armchairs 'The Red Chair' by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark

Kaare Klint Armchairs 'The Red Chair' by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark

By Kaare Klint

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of armchairs model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint
KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint

KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint

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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

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Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen

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1940s Kaare Klint “The Red Chair” Beech Armchair with original patinated leather

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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

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Kaare Klint Red Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1928

Kaare Klint Red Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1928

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Kaare Klint Red Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kaare klint red chair you’re looking for. A kaare klint red chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a kaare klint red chair, we have 76 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the kaare klint red chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A kaare klint red chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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Kaare Klint for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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