Kaare Klint Furniture
Danish, 1888-1954
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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Creator: Kaare Klint
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition as webbing been repla...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Rare Set of Four Kaare Klint Armchairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1920’s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and highly collectible set of four Kaare Klint armchairs, crafted from solid mahogany and upholstered in Niger leather. These chairs are a unique variation of the original des...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint pair of Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Kaare Klint pair of Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Ten Dining and Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of ten dining and armchairs, model '4751' and '3758A', Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927 and 1933, made 1939-1940 ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
1940s Kaare Klint “The Red Chair” Beech Armchair with original patinated leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint “The Red Chair” Armchair of beech. Seat and back upholstered with original patinated red/brown niger leather. Manufactured and marked by Rud Rasmussen. W:61 D:56 H:...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Beech
Kaare Klint Table Sofa 6092
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa in green wool with white stripes.
Legs of mahogany.
Made by Rud Rasmussen, model 6092.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Wool, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s
These dining chairs were des...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Wool
Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The grand father of Danish design Kaare Klint designed this beautiful brass lamp in 1945 and added a functionality to the lamp that hasn't been seen before at that time: The lamp cou...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
Kaare Klint Games Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Games table of mahogany with folding top and adjustable frame. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and ar...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Table Lamps, Brass, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rubber table or wall lights designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.4”H x 4.7” W x 7” D
D...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Ash
Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails.
Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen.
Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
An iconic piece of design and a collector's items.
ABOUT
Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards.
Kaare Klint’s mix...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Sofa in Wool by Kaare Klint For Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stylish sofa upholstered in wool designed by MAA Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1940. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Wool, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Lounge Char, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in High Point, NC
A light pink fabric and mahogany lounge chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1941 and produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 45.7” H x 28” W x 37” D
Seat Height: 19.7”
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - ‘Faaborg Chair’ in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Designed by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Mogens Koch Solid Oak Shelving System with Cabinets and Bookcases
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A shelving system designed by Mogens Koch, crafted in solid oak, consisting of three cabinets, three bookcases, and three base units.
It remains in original, excellent condition and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
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 embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsma...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Canvas, Oak
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Ash
Kaare Klint, Adjustable Modernist Table Lamps, Brass, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage table lamp by Kaare Klint for Le Klint. Designed in the 1940s. This example produced, circa 1950s-1960s.
Sold without lampshades. Stated dimensions exclude lampshades.
O...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
Cuban Mahognay Cabinet by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Mahognay Cabinet by Kaare Klint
Dimensions: 47"w x 23"d x 61"h
Manufacture: Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
Material: Cuban Mahogany
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany
Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design.
An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
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 leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Le Klint Table Lamp in Brass & Paper by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare early partially black model 306 table lamp with a base featuring solid brass accents, bakelite socket with on/of switch and a fluted of-white Le Klint paper shade. Designed by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Metal, Brass
‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This chair embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. I...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany Cabinet Made Early 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Cabinet of Cuban mahogany. Front with two doors and two pull-out leaves with handles of black ebony, interior with trays. Two smaller and one large drawer with brass handles, brass f...
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1930s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp".
This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark. First produced in the 1940s t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
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 markers in Copenhagen.
KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather
Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany Sideboard Made Early 1930s with Wheel Runners
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Cuban mahogany sideboard. Front with two sliding doors and two pull-out leaves with handles of black ebony. Interior with trays, sides with la...
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1930s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany
Propeller stool in patinated ash by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Propeller stool in patinated ash with red leather seating and a removable tray top. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011 designed by Kaare Klint and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany, Leather
Rare Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Model 5313, Niger Leather, Scandinavan Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A pair of early and rare Kaare Klint easy chairs, model 5313, mahogany legs and Nigerian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Danish Table or Wall Lamp Model 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint, 1960s.
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Table or Wall Lamp Model 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint, 1960s.
Iconic and stylish Danish Mid-Century modern original adjustable wall and table lighting designed by ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Brass
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. New straps of butt hide leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made by ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Ash
Round coffee table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round coffee table in lacquered mahogany with shelf and scalloped edge (model KK6687). Manufacturer's label by Rud Rasmussen, designed by Kaare Klint.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany
Kaare Klint Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated original cognac brown leather.
Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 maintained in the original patinated lea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Propellar Stool
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Propellar stool. With tray. Original black leather.
Frame in solid stained ash.
Model Propellar 8783, made by Rud Rasmussen.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Four c...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Naugahyde, Oak
1940s Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new reupholstery
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier.
A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
KK 5313 - Lounge chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint model KK 5313 lounge chair with mahogany legs and newly upholstered textile with a leather piping.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
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 Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Papercord, Beech
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design
The iconic "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, model KK 3758A. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmus...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Furniture
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Mahogany, Leather
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, “Model 4488”. Made from mahogany with elegant rosewood inlays and feet. Rattan seats, backs and sides, loose cushions with original cog...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Rattan, Mahogany, Leather
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1981
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 411...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
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 safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Mahogany and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Early Le Klint table lamp Model 301 in beautifully patinated solid mahogany wood with hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is associated ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of four dining chairs, fabric, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1928, made 1950s
These dining chairs were designed in 1928 and made ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Furniture
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Brass
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Kaare Klint furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kaare Klint furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 198 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kaare Klint were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Rud Rasmussen, Peter Hvidt, and Henning Kjærnulf. Prices for Kaare Klint furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $765 and can go as high as $148,124, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,400.
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- What is a safari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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