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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Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very eleg...
Metal, Brass
$1,280Sale Price / set|53% Off
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen. KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Leather
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Black Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated black leather and dark stained solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Ras...
Leather, Ash
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, settees with ottomans, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933 These settees with ottomans are designed by Kaare Klint for ...
Leather, Mahogany
KK 4118 - Sofa in patinated Niger leather designed by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 4118 - 3-seater sofa in patinated Niger leather on a cross frame in Cuban mahogany. Designed in 1930 by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Model 4488 Bergere Chairs in Mahogany and Rosewood
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Kaare Klint - Model 4488 Bergere Chairs, 1931. A stunning pair of the iconic Bergere chairs by the father of the Danish Modern movement: Kaare Klint. The chairs were produced by mas...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
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 frame, seat, back, straps and loose cushion in leather, designed in 1933, produced 1...
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 ottoman. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Ash Frame & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Leather, Ash
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, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very elegant and w...
Metal, Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and w...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Leather, 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.
Cane, Teak
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 Cabinetmakers in Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Ru...
Leather, Ash
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.
Brass
$1,556Sale Price|33% Off
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Uppsala, SE
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud R...
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by ...
Leather, Ash
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Lounge Chairs for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish lounge chairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. This pair features an ash wood frame strapped together by camel-colored leather sling...
Brass
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - ‘Faaborg Chair’ in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Designed by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari Lounge Chairs, model KK47000 by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) for Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.,...
Brass
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 reclines well and supports weight. Original leather straps are in tact with a minimal amou...
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Black Ash & Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with vintage tain aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash black laquered ash. Model Safari chair...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Black Leather & Ash Frame, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash black laquered ash. Model Safari chair, m...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made b...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Black Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
A Model KK47000 Kaare Klint Safari chair produced in Denmark by Rasmussen.
Leather
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaare Klint Safari chair - Rasmussen Edition of canvas and leather. With later canvas.
Leather, Canvas
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 Cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Black Leather & Ash Frame, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash...
Leather, Ash
Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Leather, Ash
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 in Denmark.
Leather, Oak, Wool
Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs in Oak and Tan Leather by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original pair of 1950s Danish safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen. Known both as a furniture designer and a professor, Klint laid the foundation for Scandinavian moder...
Brass
Kaare Klint Model KK47000 Safari Lounge Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Astoria, NY
Kaare Klint (Danish, 1888-1954) Model KK47000, Safari Lounge Chair, ash wood frame with tan leather straps and canvas seat and back. 32" H x 22.5" W x 22.25" D; seat: 12.75" H. Pro...
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Oak and Leather, Denmark, Early 20th Century
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Safari Chair designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, early twentieth century. The design is based on traditional campaign furniture, assembled without fixed j...
Brass
2021 Carl Hansen KK47000 Safari Chair by Kaare Klint in Cognac Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Kaare Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK47000 Safari Lounge made with an oiled ash wood frame and cognac leather seat. The chair, designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to c...
Leather, Ash
Price Upon Request
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 cordovan leather with a mahogany frame. The top has a convex shape while the seat is conc...
Leather, Mahogany