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 Oregon Pine Frame for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch Oregon pine and glass frame made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, c. 1960. Label from here. Original, untouched condition.
Glass, Pine
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...
Pine
Anthroposophical Frame, 1940s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 20 x 15,3 cm. Overall: 30 x 23,3 cm.
Wood
$5,995
H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 6.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Green Slag Glass Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine n...
Bronze
Vintage Gold Frame Baroque Style Classic Pine Wood 87x77cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful, partially gilded vintage pine frame with a lovely patina of age, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers, and patterns, first half of th...
Gesso, Wood
Photo frame by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Photo frame designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte circa 1950. Made of ground glass and brass support, it represents an emblematic example of the discreet elegance and formal preci...
Brass
$5,995
H 13.75 in W 12.38 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
Bronze
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pine wood photo frame, designed by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek, captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The rare piece ...
Pine
Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
Leather
Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Picture or Mirror Frame, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant Italian frame featuring a substantial molded ebonized outer surround enriched by a finely crafted giltwood liner. The contrasting finishes of deep ebony tones and luminous...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,388
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
An orignal 1940s Murano glass and brass picture frame by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An orignal 1940s Murano glass picture frame by Barovier and Toso, with thick clear glass woven twist frame, with inner brass frame, top centre detailing and stand. Stamped on the bra...
Brass
$3,983
H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 1.19 in
An orignal 1940s Murano "torchon" glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An orignal 1940s Murano hand blown, "torchon" glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, with brass inner frame, centre detail and stand. The patina of the brass is original but this co...
Brass
1960s Resin Photo Frame for Two Photos.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Resin photo frame for two photos from the 1960s. H: 15,5cm, W: 20cm, D: 2cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Resin
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern lucite frame for Guzzini, 1970s Transparent lucite frame composed of two pieces, a square base with a recess into which a round is inserted. Produced by Guzzini in 197...
Lucite
Mogens Koch Oregon Pine Frame for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmak, 1960's
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch Oregon pine and glass frame made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, c. 1960. Label from here. Measures: 38 X 50.5 cm. Original, untouched...
Glass, Pine
Mogens Koch Large Frames
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Individual large pine frames designed by Mogens Koch and made by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier. Great color to the wood.
Pine