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Rud Rasmussen Bergere Chairs

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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.

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Creator: Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

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 Bergere Chairs

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Wool, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen

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 Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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Rud Rasmussen bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Rud Rasmussen bergere chairs 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 bergere chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bergere chairs by Rud Rasmussen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. Prices for Rud Rasmussen bergere chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,347 and can go as high as $13,980, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,693.