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 Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
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
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
$4,009
H 6.78 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Picture Frame, Tin and Brass, Denmark, 1900
By René Lalique, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Mogens Ballin, Georg Jensen, Georges De Feure
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
Murano glass frame, Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vicenza, VI
Murano glass frame, with the "Barovier & Toso" mark on the support rod. Handcrafted and featuring a distinctive spiral pattern that covers the entire surface of the glass. It featur...
Brass
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
Federico Simone for Artek Modernist Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Artek
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pine wood photo frame, designed by renowned Italian designer Federico Simone for Artek, captures the essence of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. The rare piece was cra...
Pine
$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
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Ondulation Mid-Century Bronze Picture Frame, 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Ondulation Mid-Century Bronze Picture Frame, France, 1940´s Jean Royère was known for turning functional objects into sculptural statements, and this design echoes his signature voc...
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...
Wood, Pine
$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
$4,419
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
$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
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