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.
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote ca...
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered...
Mahogany, Leather
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
$3,712
H 28.94 in W 69.69 in D 38.39 in
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
Leather
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,458 / 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
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect Kaare Klint. Produced by the prestigious furniture maker Rud. Rasmussen, this sofa is ...
Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery
$3,512 / 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
$69,071
H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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
$2,107
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
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
Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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. ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
$6,146
H 28.94 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
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 for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa, original leather, teak, Denmark, 1930s Classic and elegant Scandinavian two-seat sofa by Kaare Klint for manufacturer Rud Rasmussen. The piece...
Leather, Teak
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
Wool
Model 6092 Sofa by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
A vintage model 6092 three to four seat sofa designed by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) for Rud Rasmussen. The sofa stands on eight tapered solid mahogany legs and is upholstered in its original 'Greek Fabric...
Leather, Wool, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 52 in D 29 in
Kaare Klint, Settee, Black-Dyed Nigerian Leather, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
An early all-original settee / two-seat sofa. Designed by Kaare Klint, produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Model 5011, designed in 1935. Legs in mahogany.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 51.78 in D 29.53 in
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Model 4118 Settee Made by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1940
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 4118 settee designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, circa 1940. The exquisitely sharp yet flowing lines of the sofa make the high-le...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Two-Seat Box Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 4118 settee designed by Kaare Klint and made by a master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, circa 1940. The exquisitely sharp yet flowing lines of the sofa make the h...
Leather, Linen, Mahogany