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 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. 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
Sold|$2,975
H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze & Favrile Slag Glass Pine Needle Pattern Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This striking Tiffany Studios Bronze & Favrile Slag Glass Pine Needle Pattern Picture Frame originated in the United States, circa 1910. The composition features a broad rectangular ...
Bronze
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
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Picture Frame, Model 947
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze and Favrile glass “Pine Needle” picture frame, Model 947, circa 1905–1910, of rectangular form with a broad openwork border surrounding a reces...
Bronze
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Frame for 3 Special Pictures
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1970. Horizontal rectangular surround with three vertical windows: central oval flanked by rectangles. Wit...
Sterling Silver
$4,066
H 6.78 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900
By Georges De Feure, Georg Jensen, Thorvald Bindesbøll, René Lalique, Mogens Ballin
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
Large Antique Pine Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful plain pine frame Lovely colour The measurement given below is the outside of the frame. Sight measures 23.75 x 31.75 inches. 60.5 x 81 cm Free UK shipping
Pine
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
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Seguso Venini Art Deco Picture Frame, Brass & Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Excellent condition. No chips and the brass is perfect. Good condition, bracket repaired. Shipping & Location This item is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We offer secure, prof...
Brass
Christofle Modern Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular surround. On front, wraparound engine-turned pattern; sides plain. With glass, cobalt cloth liner, and wood laminate back and hinged...
Sterling Silver
$5,500
H 15 in W 12.75 in D 12.25 in
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Etched Glass and Carved Wood Picture Frame, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare large picture frame composed of etched glass outer frame and carved light wood inner frame. This elegant picture frame model has an exquisite fram...
Crystal
French Pine Mirror Frame, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great size! Understated and timeless, this antique molded pine frame brings the quiet beauty of countryside craftsmanship into your home. Pine with a warm, honeyed patina, this pie...
Wood, Glass, Pine
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