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.
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Ru...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 2 persons sofa with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with light fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany, Fabric
Kaare Klint Sofa, three seater, model 6092
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa in green wool with white stripes. Legs of mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen, model 6092.
Wool, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Black Leather & Ash Frame, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas. Frame of mahogany. Sides, seat and back upholstered with fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Black Ash & Leather, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with vintage tain aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash black laquered ash. Model Safari chair...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa on eight-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated red leather. Model 4118. Executed by Rud. Ras...
Leather, Mahogany
Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
Pine
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed...
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Black Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash...
Leather, Ash
'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm wood with seat in patinated red leather. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier.
Leather, Elm
'The Propeller Stool’ Model 8783 Designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Propeller Stool’ model 8783 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Cabinetmakers, Denmark, 1930. Canvas and ash. Signed. Kaare Klint was the father of Scandinavian moder...
Canvas, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Black Leather & Ash Frame, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather. Frame in solid ash black laquered ash. Model Safari chair, m...
Leather, Ash
Nørrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oslo, 03
A Nørrevold Model 5999 armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 and executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S in Copenhagen during the 1940s. Model 5999 is the largest chair in th...
Sheepskin, Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with black horsehair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
$1,280Sale Price / set|53% Off
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen. KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Leather
$19,687 / item
Kaare Klint Pair of Deck Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Pair of deck chairs in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Early Danish Mid Century Wooden "Red Chair" by Kaare Klint in Pony Hair, 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early Danish mid century modern armchair in brown stained Cuban mahogany wood designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark during the 1930s. The origi...
Walnut
Kaare Klint "Nørrevold" Armchair with Original Leather by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare armchair designed by Kaare Klint, model "Nørrevold," produced by Rud Rasmussen in Copenhagen. Crafted in solid mahogany, the chair retains its original patinated leather upholst...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Cognac Leather, Danish Design, 1933, Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in PARIS, FR
Ce fauteuil Safari est une version rafinée créée en 1933 par le père du design danois Kaare Klint, de la chaise de campagne Roorkhee des officiers angl...
Leather, Beech
Rud Rasmussen High Back Armchair in Cuban Mahogany & Leather after Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Cuban mahogany and leather highback armchair with nailhead detail by Rud Rasmussen, produced in Denmark c. 1940s. Blending elements of Kaare Klint's iconic Red and Nørrevold chairs,...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4, 1930s Kaj Gottlob Solid Hardwood & Niger Leather Armchairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in London, GB
Set of four 1930s Kaj Gottlob solid mahogany armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with Niger leather. Made by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Made to order for the Copenhagen Sto...
Leather, Hardwood
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - ‘Faaborg Chair’ in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Designed by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of safari chairs in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Leather, Ash
Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Leather, Ash
Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Faaborg Chair made in light mahogany with wicker. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen. Early model from 1950s. The Chair is in great condition. Dimensions: H:73,5cm ...
Mahogany
$30,233 / set
Kaare Klint Addition Sofa for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Sectional sofa/stools in mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed...
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair fabric, leather welting and patinated brass tacks.
Brass
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper...
Wool, Mahogany