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 Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (Danish 1888 - 1954). Round coffee table, model KK6687 "Rygebord," crafted from ash wood with a beautiful grain pattern. The table features an elegant raised edge around ...
Ash
Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint desk of mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and architect's monogrammed paper label.
Brass
Minimalistic Coffee Mahogany Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Denmark 1934
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional coffee table in a minimalistic design by Kaare Klint. 1932. Manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1934 (by Rud Rasmussen confirmed). Makers label under th...
Wood
Round coffee table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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.
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Cuban Mahogany Dining Table by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish dining room table made of hand crafted polished Cuban Mahogany designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, in good condition. The large rectangula...
Mahogany
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...
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Extension Table, Solid Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint table with two extension leafes. In solid mahogany, extension leafes of pine. Made by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Cuba Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa table. In Cuba mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen. Marked with Rud Rasmussen sticker.
Mahogany
Round coffee table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round coffee table in patinated mahogany with underlying shelf. Marked by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Extending Dining Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 4229 dining table in solid mahogany with two extension leaves.
Mahogany
Side table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Side table in mahogany with underlying shelf. Manufacturer's mark from Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Round Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. Round coffee table, “Rygebord” model KK6687, made in ash wood with a very beautiful grain. The table features an elegant, raised band that wraps around the t...
Ash
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Dinning Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint dinning table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, pencilled serial nu...
Mahogany
Sidetable in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Side table in lacquered mahogany with underlying shelf. Manufacturer's mark by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Pair of coffee tables, designed by Kaare Klint Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of coffee tables, designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s. H: 54 cm / 1' 9 1/4" W: 53.5 cm / 1' 9 1/16" D: 53.5 cm / 1' 9 1/16"
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, and architect's mono...
Mahogany
$2,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Architectural Design Occasional Tables Mogens Koch Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Mogens Koch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern design. Clean simple lines. Form + function. The bases fold in for easy transport and storage. Two heights adjustable. Low height is 13.5"h. Original vintage condition...
Leather, Beech, Birch
$4,500
H 29 in Dm 47 in
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Measures: 2 x 20'' leaves.
Teak
Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, the 1960s. This table has a gold-colored lining across the table and the tabletop. It has a mi...
Wood, Mahogany
Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Mar coffee table, with contemporary style, was designed from the interaction and conversation that arise around a central table. This piece of furniture was born to smooth the in...
Wood, Ash
Danish Mid Century Modern, Round Dining Table in Solid Pine, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, this classic round dining table was made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Constructed in solid pine, the table showcases clea...
Pine
Mid Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Room Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black walnut dining table attributed to the Founders Furniture Company. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, it was well taken care of. Two large leav...
Walnut
“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen. The 'Egyptian Table' is a foldable coffee table crafted in mahogany, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and a beveled edge tabletop. The cross-shaped base not only p...
Brass
Round Mahogany Regency Style Coffee Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order round traditional mahogany coffee table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features swirly crotch mahogany and borders of straight grain mahogany and santos r...
Mahogany
$6,195
H 29.25 in W 102 in D 52 in
Regency Style Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Regency style mahogany triple pedestal dining table, early 20th century.
Mahogany
$9,500
H 28 in W 36 in D 9 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Gate Leg Maria Dining Table Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding rosewood Maria banket gate leg dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Fully extended measures 110" long.
Rosewood
$4,749
H 29.34 in W 63.98 in D 31.89 in
A Copenhagen City Hall Desk by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen, 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Balen, BE
A Copenhagen City Hall desk designed by Martin Nyrop and made by Rud Rasmussen in the early years of 1900. The desk show Martin Nyrop’s signature blend of architecture, craftsmanship...
Leather, Pine
$3,800
H 28 in W 48 in D 38 in
Compact Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table w/ Large Leaves Extensions
By Hans J. Wegner, Niels Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact teak Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table w/ large 20" long leaves extensions. Extends up to 78" long.
Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Model 4113 Mahogany Writing Desk
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (1888–1954) Freestanding desk crafted in solid Cuban mahogany. Designed in 1929 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. This is model 4113, likel...
Brass
Occasional table model 6687 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table model 6687 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark, 1927 Mahogany. Stamped. H: 52 cm / 20 1/2'' Diameter: 80 cm / 2' 7 1/2''
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 66
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. Round coffee table, “Rygebord” model KK6687, made in mahogany with beautiful grain. The table features an elegant, raised band that wraps around the tabletop...
Mahogany
Sold
H 18.12 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Danish Safari Coffee Table Oak with Leather by Kaare Klint Denmark 1960
By Kaare Klint
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish Safari Coffee Table Oak With Leather by Kaare Klint This is a beautiful coffee table design by Kaare Klint. Made of oak wood with cowhide leather straps. The elegant finish...
Oak, Leather
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number an...
Mahogany
Coffee Table by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model KK 6687 - round coffee table in mahogany with shelf underneath. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table, Elm Wood Model 6687
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. Round coffee table made of elm wood. Table top with a profiled edge. Lower shelf with profiled edge and profiled leg between lower shelf and the top. Des...
Elm
Sold
H 29.73 in W 55.12 in D 36.23 in
Kaare Klint Vintage Dining Table of Mahogany by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage dining table model no. 4229 by the Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888-1954) Manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1950s in Copenhagen. The classic ta...
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint table of mahogany with pull-out extension underneath top. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØ...
Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Round Mahogany Coffee Table, Model 6687
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888-1954. Round mahogany coffee table, table top with profiled kehlet edge. Base shelf with profiled edge and profiled legs b...
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany, 1940s, Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint desk made of solid cuban mahogany. Drawers and writing trays with brass details. Made and marked by Rud Rasmussen.
Brass