Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
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
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
2021 Carl Hansen KK47000 Safari Chair by Kaare Klint in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
2020 KK47000 Safari Lounge Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Tan Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK47000 Safari Lounge Chair designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a ebonized ash wood frame and Thor leather upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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.,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 originally designed in the 1930s. The chair is entirely foldable, making it a lightweight ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Kaare Klinkt Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Safari” lounge chair designed by Kaare Klint, manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark around 1950.
This eye-catching chair has a wonderful oak wooden frame in a nice...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Safari chair was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s. This safari chair is produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark. This is the first design where no tools are needed to assemble and d...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 l...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Light Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in patinated light oxhide and solid stained ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. These chairs are from the 1950s and is still in their original condition and has never been refinished. The leather has no damages or cracks. Original cushions. Marked by maker.
Kaare Klint’s Safari Chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed them in the couple’s photos...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool, 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
Safari chair was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s. This safari chair is produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark. This is the first design where no tools are needed to assemble and d...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
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 black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather.
Frame in solid ash...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather.
Frame in solid ash...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
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 black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather.
Frame in solid ash black laquered ash.
Model Safari chair, m...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Tufted Danish Lounge Chairs Attributed to Kaare Klint Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful tufted lounge chairs, made in Denmark. Both chairs are covered with black patinated leather and come in a good used condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair Designed In 1941 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark. Designed in 1933, prod. 1960s. Made in solid oak or ash. With original leather armrests, green linen fabric and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair and Stool
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint wingback chair designed in 1941 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint wingback chair Designed in 1941 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Kaare Klint lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Kaare Klint were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen, and Frits Henningsen. Prices for Kaare Klint lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $38,231, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,875.