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
1940s Shell Picture Frame (with glass)
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Shell Picture Frame (with glass) Shell with crack in it (as shown) Stand not sold with frame Hinged arm missing from back of frame
Shell
Photo frame by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Torino, IT
Photo frame by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Elegant photo frame made of transparent green glass and steel details. From the minimalist style typical of Fontana Arte's home access...
Glass
Alvar Aalto Modernist Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pine wood photo frame, designed by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The rare piece was crafted c...
Pine
$2,182
H 0.6 in W 1.66 in D 1.19 in
Travel Picture Frame rectangular Sterling Silver Enamel for 4 photos Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular travel photo frame with a hinged booklet, for 4 photos in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché in Art Nouveau Style. Closed dim...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
$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
Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular for oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External cm. 6 x 9, internal oval cm....
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$536
H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco French Picture Frame - Marble & Bronzed Metal - Original Glasses, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco French Picture Frame - Marble & Bronzed Metal - Original Glasses - 1940s Elegant vintage picture frame made of marble (rectangular base) and bronzed metal (2 spheres). The...
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Silver Leaf
$3,968
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
Tiffany Bear & Alphabet Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular surround. On front is etched wraparound alphabet entwined with bears. With glass, silk lining, and leather back and hinged easel sup...
Sterling Silver
$4,085
H 6.78 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900
By Mogens Ballin, Georges De Feure, Georg Jensen, Thorvald Bindesbøll, René Lalique
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare antique Art Nouveau tin and brass picture frame by Danish painter and artist Mogens Ballin (1871-1914) produced in the very beginning of the last century. Intricate arts and c...
Brass, Tin, Metal
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
Mogens Koch Oregon Pine Frame for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmak, 1960's
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. Measures: 38 X 50.5 cm. Original, untouched...
Glass, Pine
Mogens Koch Large Frames
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Individual large pine frames designed by Mogens Koch and made by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier. Great color to the wood.
Pine