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Rud Rasmussen Seating

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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.

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Creator: Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Cane, Teak

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design The iconic "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, model KK 3758A. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmus...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall of the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Beech

Vintage two-seater Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1935s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
The vintage design two-seater sofa model 5011 created by Kaare Klint. This iconic piece is crafted in original cognac leather and features a distinctive six-legged mahogany base. The...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s. These...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Propellar Stool
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Propellar stool. With tray. Original black leather. Frame in solid stained ash. Model Propellar 8783, made by Rud Rasmussen.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Ash

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the original red, navy and beige striped wool fabric. Desi...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made in in mahogany, walnut and leather was according to the manufactor number by Rud. ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows perfect original patina on the leather. Condition: The leather is well taken care of an...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Rare Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Model 5313, Niger Leather, Scandinavan Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A pair of early and rare Kaare Klint easy chairs, model 5313, mahogany legs and Nig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen, pair of lounge chairs, leather and mahogany, Denmark, 1930s This elegant set of easy chairs are designed by Kaj Gottlob and crafted by Rud Rasmussen. ...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in TOURS, FR
An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1970s Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Fo...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Brass

Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of folding chairs in oak and leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint a pair of armchairs in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN and architect's monogrammed pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in mahogany and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNED...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair with upholstered arms. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen,...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Brass

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in teak and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERI...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Teak

Early 20th century Martin Nyrop Stool, for Copenhagen Town Hall, C. 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Valby, 84
This beautifully crafted stool was designed by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for Copenhagen City Hall around 1905. Made from solid pine with a distinctive sculptural form...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Wool, Mahogany

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair fabric, leather welting and patinated brass tacks.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Early 20th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1905
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908), one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects and designers of the late 19th and early 20th century. This exq...
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Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Oak

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original Niger leather with brass nails on Cuban Mahogany frames. Very rare design with orig...
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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Sofa in Wool by Kaare Klint For Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stylish sofa upholstered in wool designed by MAA Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1940. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Wool, Mahogany

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

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...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Kaare Klinkt Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Safari” lounge chair designed by Kaare Klint, manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark around 1950. This eye-catching chair has a wonderful oak wooden frame in a nice...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails. Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition. Four c...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Naugahyde, Oak

Antique Oak Corner Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen Denmark Early 20th Century
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This beautifully crafted corner chair was made by Rud. Rasmussen’s Factory for Oak Furniture in Copenhagen, Denmark, likely in the early 20th century. Constructed from solid oak, the...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Oak

Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
This reupholstered Kaare Klint 4118 sofa is the centrepiece of our recent collaboration with Marthe Armitage Prints for London Design Festival 2023. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen high-back oak armchair with profiled edges. Chair upholstered with sand colored canvas and fitted with brass nails.
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations. Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23. Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments. Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory. Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Elm

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Ash

Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
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...
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Pine

Kaare Klint Model 5313 Two-Seat Leather Settee by Rud Rasmussen, 1935
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
A two-seat model 5313 settee designed by Kaare Klint in 1935 and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, between 1935-1945. The economy of line in this design is su...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Armchair in Mahogany and Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen, lounge chair, leather and mahogany, Denmark, 1930s This elegant easy chair is designed by Kaj Gottlob and crafted by Rud Rasmussen. Characterized by s...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934-1938. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RA...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Mahogany, Leather

Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather. Designed 1930 and executed at Rud. Rasmussen, De...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Rud Rasmussen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Rud Rasmussen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rud Rasmussen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Rud Rasmussen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt, and Johannes Andersen. Prices for Rud Rasmussen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $105,616, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,457.

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