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Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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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
Wardrobe by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, 1932
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-door solid pine wardrobe with a dovetailed case and sliding brass hanger rod.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe of teak with matching plinth. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

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Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ash

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
$8,050 / set
H 31.89 in W 89.77 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
$3,788 / set
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Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s. The lot consists of : 4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
$3,310 / item
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
$7,343 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Oregon pine, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
$23,086 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
$3,783 / set
H 16.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.83 in
Mogens Koch - Two Bookcases in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (Danish, 1898–1992). Bookcase system consisting of 2 cabinets and 1 base, executed in solid oak by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, ca. 1950–1960. With manufacturer’s label o...
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Mid-17th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Mogens Koch - Two Bookcases in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch - Two Bookcases in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
$2,871 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.83 in
Mogens Koch Cabinets and Bookcases in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets and bookcases in oak Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with plinths. Designed 1928 - 1932, executed at cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen,...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
$10,524 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Cabinets Set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark 1960
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Cabinets set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark, 1960.This set consists of three bookcases, each uniquely designed. One cabinet features two doors concealing f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Martin Nyrop Cabinet by Rud. Rasmussen in Teak, Danish Modern, 1900-1920
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Rare tall cabinet in teak by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen in 1905. These cabinets were designed for Copenhagen City...
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Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Previously Available Items
Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe of Oregon pine with matching plinth. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Wardrobe in Oak by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe in solid, patinated oak with interior in pine. Minor slit on bottom left door. From circa 1935. Maker Rud Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Wardrobe in Oak by Rud Rasmussen
Wardrobe in Oak by Rud Rasmussen
H 77.17 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
Wardrobe by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers.
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Mahogany. Nice refinished condition.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Wardrobe by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers.
Wardrobe by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers.
H 63 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Unique Wardrobes by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Oregon Pine wardrobes made by cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen for a project in Gentofte , outside Copenhagen entirely designed by Kaare Klint. In completely original condition wi...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unique Wardrobes by Kaare Klint
Pair of Unique Wardrobes by Kaare Klint
H 79.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in

Rud Rasmussen wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.

Rud Rasmussen wardrobes and armoires 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 wardrobes and armoires, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wardrobes and armoires by Rud Rasmussen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. Prices for Rud Rasmussen wardrobes and armoires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,459 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,979.

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