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 Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very eleg...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and w...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, settees with ottomans, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933 These settees with ottomans are designed by Kaare Klint for ...
Leather, Mahogany
KK 4118 - Sofa in patinated Niger leather designed by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 4118 - 3-seater sofa in patinated Niger leather on a cross frame in Cuban mahogany. Designed in 1930 by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Ash Frame & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by ...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Ash Frame & Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari ...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very elegant and w...
Metal, Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With ottoman. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Ash
Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs in Oak and Tan Leather by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original pair of 1950s Danish safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen. Known both as a furniture designer and a professor, Klint laid the foundation for Scandinavian moder...
Brass
Pair of Kaare Klint Model 4488 Bergere Chair in Mahogany and Rosewood
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, England
Kaare Klint - Model 4488 Bergere Chairs, 1931. A stunning example of the iconic Bergere chair, also known as a the 'English Chair' by the father of the Danish Modern movement: Kaare...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
$1,525Sale Price|33% Off
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Uppsala, SE
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud R...
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari Lounge Chairs, model KK47000 by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) for Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.,...
Brass
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Lounge Chairs for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish lounge chairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. This pair features an ash wood frame strapped together by camel-colored leather sling...
Brass
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Oak and Leather, Denmark, Early 20th Century
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Safari Chair designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, early twentieth century. The design is based on traditional campaign furniture, assembled without fixed j...
Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made b...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 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 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 Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Black Leather, 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...
Leather, Ash
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 black laquered ash. Model Safari chair, m...
Leather, Ash
$1,280Sale Price / set|53% Off
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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
$19,777 / item
Kaare Klint Pair of Deck Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Pair of deck chairs in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 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.
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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 Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Brass
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
$2,471 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen, Ash Frame & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Leather, Ash
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...
Mahogany, Leather
Kaare Klint Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated original cognac brown leather. Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Leather
$69,456
H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier. A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red Chair in mahogany, niger leather and brass. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa. Sides, seat and back upholstered with savak. Model 5011. Original condition. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Reverse with paper lab...
Mahogany, Wool
$3,531 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With ottoman. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Ash
$3,525
H 31.7 in W 22.64 in D 24.61 in
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
Leather, Wood
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.
Cane, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made b...
Leather, Ash
Sold
H 44.3 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
For Rachel: Mogens Koch Wingback Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather (2/2)
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, wingback chair and ottoman model MK50, mahogany and leather, Denmark, design 1936, manufactured 1964-1979. Mogens Koch's wingback chair is inspired by...
Leather, Mahogany
Mogens Koch Wingback Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, wingback chair and ottoman model MK50, mahogany and leather, Denmark, design 1936, manufactured 1964-1979. Mogens Koch's wingback chair is inspired by...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair with Undyed Linen Drill and Leather Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari chair with cushion, ash wood, leather and undyed linen, Denmark, design 1933. Stunning safari lounge chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Ra...
Leather, Linen, Wood
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by...
Leather, Ash
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of ‘Safari’ easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, during the 1950s. These iconic chairs embody the essence of Danish modernism — a perfect un...
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Black Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated black leather and dark stained solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Ras...
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Wing Chair, original niger skin from the 1950s.
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful Classic wingback chair and footstool designed by Kaare Klint and made by master cabinet maker Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Original upholstered with Niger skin with beautiful ...
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 original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by...
Leather, Ash
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Model 4488 Bergere Chairs in Mahogany and Rosewood
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Kaare Klint - Model 4488 Bergere Chairs, 1931. A stunning pair of the iconic Bergere chairs by the father of the Danish Modern movement: Kaare Klint. The chairs were produced by mas...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This chair embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. I...
Canvas, Oak