Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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.
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Creator: Rud Rasmussen
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Hardwood D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs. Restoration in progress, although pictures may show condition prior to this.
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1850s European Scandinavian Modern Antique Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Ash
Set of 4, 1930s Kaj Gottlob Solid Hardwood & Niger Leather Armchairs
By Kaj Gottlob, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Set of four 1930s Kaj Gottlob solid mahogany armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with Niger leather. Made by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Made to order for the Copenhagen Sto...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Set of Four Martin Nyrop Oak Chairs for Copenhagen City Hall, circa 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
A rare set of four solid oak chairs, designed by Martin Nyrop for Copenhagen City Hall around 1905 and crafted by the esteemed Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers. These chairs feature pier...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Complete storagesystem containing three cabinets and six bookcases made in solid oak by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier, designed by Mogens Koch.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Oak
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, settee with ottoman model 4698, warm cognac leather and oak, Denmark, 1933, production 1970s.
This iconic freestanding sofa and ottoman, designed by ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Large File Cabinet by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussens
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large mahogany cabinet with solid oak fitted file interior and ebony base. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussens. Each of the 108 compartments is 3h x 10.5d x 16w.
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1950s Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Ash
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Beech
1960s Rud Rasmussen large circular “China table” with sixlegged frame
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1960s Rud Rasmussen large circular “China table” of mahogany with sixlegged frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 77 cm. Diam. 200 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Hardwood
Early 20th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908), one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects and designers of the late 19th and early 20th century.
This exq...
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Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Antique Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight 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 eight Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profile...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four Cabinets in Solid Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four cabinets in oregon pine. Designed by Mogens Koch in 1933 and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. original condition.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Pine
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Canvas, Oak
1960s Bernt Peterson, 3 Large Hardwood Side-Tables, Made by Rud Rasmussen
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1960s Bernt Peterson, 3 Large Mahogany Side-Tables, Made by Rud Rasmussen. In great structural condition. Re-polishing in progress.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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 con...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Pine
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Cabinets and Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets and bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Teak
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Brass
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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 con...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Pine
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Mahogany, Leather
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Teak
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 Rud Rasmussen 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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in teak, cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A decorative and highly functional Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers or drawing cabinet in teak. Designed 1928 and made at cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen with manufacture's mark....
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Mahogany
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Leather
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Propellar Stool
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Ash
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany Cabinet. Front with four tambour doors and two drawers with brass handles. Adjustable shelves. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 178 cm...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
KK 5313 - Lounge chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Naugahyde, Oak
Martin Nyrop Cabinet by Rud. Rasmussen in Teak, Danish Modern, 1900-1920
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare tall cabinet in teak by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen in 1905.
These cabinets were designed for Copenhagen City...
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Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Teak
A pair of early Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen 'Mix' chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare and early pair of Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen ‘Mix chairs’, designed 1930 and executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen in the early 1940's.
Frames of solid oak, uphol...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Poul Kjaerholm PK52 / Student Desk in Steel & Oregon by Pine Rud Rasmussen 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century "PK 52 / Student Desk" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine by Poul Kjærholm produced by Rud Rasmussen Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimen...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
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Steel
1940s Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mogens Koch Cabinets Set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark 1960
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Cabinets set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark, 1960.This set consists of three bookcases, each uniquely designed. One cabinet features two doors concealing f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pine Picture Frame Mogens Koch & Rud Rasmussen Denmark, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Description:
A solid pine picture frame designed by Mogens Koch and made by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1940.In their extreme soberness and simplicity they fully bear the character of Scand...
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1940s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Pine
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkekier Folding Stool with Tray Table
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkekier, folding stool with tray table, model '8783', ash, linen, Denmark, design 1930, manufactured 1964
This propeller stool in ash with linen ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Ash
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 Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Martin Nyrop Bookcase by Rud. Rasmussen in Oregon Pine, Danish Modern, 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare tall bookcase in oregon pine by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen in 1905.
These cabinets were designed for Copenhagen City...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Furniture
Materials
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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.
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