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
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
$2,180
H 0.6 in W 1.66 in D 1.19 in
Travel Picture Frame rectangular Sterling Silver Enamel for 4 photos Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, 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
$4,081
H 6.78 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900
By Georg Jensen, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Georges De Feure, 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
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
Small Sterling Picture Frame for Bedside Travel or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A. beautiful French 1.75 Sterling picture frame. A Great piece for the traveler, for bedside, or on a desk - also great for a grouping of additional small frames. The piece is ma...
Sterling Silver
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
$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
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
$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
Art Deco Double Dresser Frame, Handcrafted Pine, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection. Unique find. An attractive Art Deco 1930 period Hand crafted, hand incised wooden double dresser photographic frame, 1930 - ready for you to...
Pine, Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.37 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Large 19th Century Pine Wood Photography Darkroom Negative Printing Tilt Frame
Located in Haarlem, NL
This is a large tilting antique pine wood dovetailed 19th century photography wood darkroom contact printing frame on a mobile wheeled stand A printing fra...
Iron
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 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