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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Pierre Chapo Large 'T20B' Dining Table with Set of Ten Kaare Klint Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo, Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of Pierre Chapo T20B dining table with set of ten 3758A dining chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier. Pierre Chapo, large dining table, m...
Leather, Fabric, Elm, 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
Kaare Klint Sofa Table by Rud Rasmussen, Cuba Mahogany, 1930s
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
Dining Table in Mahogany and Pine by Kaare Klint, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare dining table, designed by Kaare Klint and produced by the esteemed cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark during the 1930s, exemplifies the principles of early Scandinavian...
Mahogany, Pine
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Table by Kaare Klint, 1954
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 Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK and architect's monogrammed ...
Mahogany
Sidetable in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Games Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Dinning Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
Extending Dining Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 4229 dining table in solid mahogany with two extension leaves.
Mahogany
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
Round Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
Minimalistic Coffee Mahogany Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Denmark 1934
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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
Side table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Side table in mahogany with underlying shelf. Manufacturer's mark from Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Mahogany Folding Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant folding tray sofa table in a practical and timeless design, crafted from mahogany. The table can be easily folded and stowed away, making it ideal for flexible use in any...
Brass
$4,025 / set
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Italian rectangular dining tables in wood and brass, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rectangular dining tables in wood and brass, 1930s Pair of dining or bistro tables with rectangular top in wood. The wooden legs feature brass details on the feet. Brass rod ...
Brass
Danish Mahogany Round Coffee Table, 1960s Scandinavian Modern Design
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
$2,308
H 20.87 in Dm 21.66 in
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare danish modern 1930s round coffee table in solid deep patinated pine wood. This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagon...
Pine
Danish Large Dining or Conference Table in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or large dining table, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s Impressive in its size, this Danish table can be used in multiple settings. As a very large dining table to fit many r...
Pine
Art Deco Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Cuban Mahogany, Sweden, 1920s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Art Deco Swedish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished cuban mahogany wood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svensk Tenn in good condition. Th...
Mahogany
$2,310
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 33.75 in
1930s Newly Refinished Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Newly Refinished George III style Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table. Excellent condition. Totally refinished to the pedestals and legs with hand-rub finish appear...
Mahogany
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik. Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
Ceramic, Teak
Round Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Round coffee table by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Bentwood
$2,200
H 27 in Dm 54 in
Mid Century Dining Conference Table with Round Solid Walnut Top on Chrome Base
By Ward Bennett, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional dining, or conference table, having a thick solid walnut top, which is supported by a bright chrome pedestal base with four chrome legs which radiate from the center pole...
Chrome
Scandinavian Rustic Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, pine, Scandinavia, 1950s This dining table captures the aesthetic sensibilities associated with designers Carl Malmsten, Göran Malmvall, and Axel Einar Hjorth. With it...
Pine
Italian Art Nouveau round dining table in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau round dining table in wood, 1930s Dining table with a round top, made entirely of wood. The legs are composed of four curved slats with spherical feet featuring d...
Wood
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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 49.61 in
Kaare Klint Extension Table, Solid Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 for Rud Rasmussen, Model 4113 Mahogany Writing Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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