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Rud Rasmussen

Danish

Exemplary designs for wood chairs, cabinets, desks and tables are part of the legacy associated with Rud Rasmussen, an iconic Danish furniture manufacturer that collaborated with some of the world’s best known and universally revered Scandinavian modernists.

Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier was established in 1869 in Copenhagen. The workshop’s founder, cabinetmaker Rudolph Rasmussen, was raised in a family of carpenters and had initially specialized in oak furniture. It wasn’t long before the business had grown — in 1876, Rasmussen was operating out of a four-storey factory, and by the end of the 19th century, the manufacturer had forged relationships with esteemed Danish architects including Vilhelm Dahlerup and Thorvald Bindesbøll.

With Rudolph Rasmussen's passing in 1904, the founder’s sons, Rudolph and Victor, took control of the company. They realized their father's dream of expanding the business — the firm had by then been accepting commissions from Copenhagen City Hall and was soon producing furniture for the likes of the police station, the postal service, ministries, technical universities and hospitals. More longstanding collaborations with legendary cabinetmakers and architects came into play, too.

Rud Rasmussen partnered with Mogens Koch, Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Kaare Klint, the founder of the design school at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The manufacturer is known to collectors for producing Koch’s versatile bookcases, and, in 1933, Rud Rasmussen debuted Klint’s Safari chair — a clever and timeless interpretation of campaign furniture.

Carl Hansen and Søn acquired Rud Rasmussen in 2011.

Find vintage Rud Rasmussen seating, case pieces and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany

$42,000 / set

H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 14.38 in

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from eleme...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

$12,700 / item

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.83 in

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from elements ...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Tall Cabinet or Wardrobe in Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Tall Cabinet or Wardrobe in Mahogany

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Tall Cabinet or Wardrobe in Mahogany

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, tall cabinet or wardrobe, mahogany, mirrored glass, brass, Denmark, design 1928 Tall cabinet or wardrobe by Danish designer Mogens Koch. The interior...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Brass

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

$47,500 / set

H 121.86 in W 120.08 in D 14.18 in

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, glass, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from el...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Glass, Pine

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4118’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1970s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Leather, Mahogany

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Pine

Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.

Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Chicago, IL

Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c. Denmark, circa 1955–60 Pine with brass hardware Set of fifteen modules: ten bookcase sections and five cabi...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

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 ...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Rud Rasmussen Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$4,028Chairs, ArmchairsLeather, Mahogany1940s
2026$9,050BookcasesPine1960's
2026$24,099ArmchairsLeather, Mahogany1940s
2026$3,717Bookcases, ShelvesPine1970s
2026$2,952Desks and Writing TablesWood, Mahogany1940-1950
2026$10,235Chairs, ArmchairsLeather, Teak1960s
2026$2,310Shelves, BookcasesMahogany1990s
2026$4,800Bookcases, ShelvesTeak1970s
2026$10,346Office Chairs and Desk Chairs, ArmchairsBrass, Upholstery, Mahogany1930s
2026$1,500BookcasesTeak1950s
2026$4,926Bookcases, CabinetsOak1950s
2026$3,676Armchairs, ChairsLeather, Mahogany1950s
2026$4,000Shelves, BookcasesOakcirca 1980s
2026$3,216Bookcases, ShelvesMahoganycirca 1990s
2026$4,600Lounge Chairs, Living Room SetsLeather, Ashcirca 1955
2025$4,000Lounge ChairsLeather, Ash1960s
2025$6,111Settees, SofasWool1960s
2025$6,120Dining Room ChairsLambskin, Wool, Oak1930-1940
2025$6,000BookcasesOak1960s
2025$2,891Shelves, BookcasesMahogany1990s
$8,474
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,500-$62,500
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Rud Rasmussen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Rud Rasmussen 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 Rud Rasmussen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Rud Rasmussen 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 Kaare Klint, Illum Wikkelsø, and Peter Hvidt. Prices for Rud Rasmussen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $104,526, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,000.