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.
Mogens Koch Mahogany Folding Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant folding tray sofa table in a practical and timeless design, crafted from mahogany. The table can be easily folded and stowed away, making it ideal for flexible use in any...
Brass
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood 'Egyptian Table' Coffee Table by Mogens Lassen, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, A. J. Iversen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Luxurious coffee table by Mogens Lassen, made from rosewood. Circular tabletop with beautiful woodgrain and rounded profiled edges. Neat sled base with X-shaped legs and cool brass e...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Table by Kaare Klint, 1954
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish dining room table made of hand crafted polished Cuban Mahogany designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, in good condition. The large rectangula...
Mahogany
“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen in Mahogany
By Mogens Lassen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen. The 'Egyptian Table' is a foldable coffee table crafted in mahogany, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and a beveled edge tabletop. The cross-shaped base not only p...
Brass
Round coffee table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round coffee table in patinated mahogany with underlying shelf. Marked by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Side table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Side table in mahogany with underlying shelf. Manufacturer's mark from Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Table by Rud Rasmussen, Cuba Mahogany, 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa table. In Cuba mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen. Marked with Rud Rasmussen sticker.
Mahogany
$611Sale Price / item|50% Off
1960s Bernt Peterson, 3 Large Hardwood Side-Tables, Made by Rud Rasmussen
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1960s Bernt Peterson, 3 Large Mahogany Side-Tables, Made by Rud Rasmussen. In great structural condition. Re-polishing in progress.
Hardwood
Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany Designed by Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with removable top in mahogany, designed and made by Rud Rasmussen. Great original condition.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (Danish 1888 - 1954). Round coffee table, model KK6687 "Rygebord," crafted from ash wood with a beautiful grain pattern. The table features an elegant raised edge around ...
Ash
Round Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. Round coffee table, “Rygebord” model KK6687, made in ash wood with a very beautiful grain. The table features an elegant, raised band that wraps around the t...
Ash
Kaare Klint Games Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Games table of mahogany with folding top and adjustable frame. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and ar...
Mahogany
Danish Mid Century Wooden PK52 Desk by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Danish mid century "PK52" academy desk for the School of Architecture in Copenhagen with a black lacquered steel base and matching dark wooden top and drawer with a magaz...
Steel
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK and architect's monogrammed ...
Mahogany
Architects Table Model PK52 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking architect work table, pine top and frame of patinated lacquered metal. Designed by M.A.A Poul Kjærholm in 1956 for the Danish Architect school in Copenhagen. Made by Ru...
Metal
$7,219Sale Price|55% Off
Kaare Klint Round Dining Table Made of Solid Mahogany by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Kaare Klint: A circular solid mahogany dining table with profiled edge and legs. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 72.5. Diam. 160 cm.
Wood
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Hardwood D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs. Restoration in progress, although pictures may show condition prior to this.
Hardwood
Minimalistic Coffee Mahogany Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Denmark 1934
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in München, BY
Exceptional coffee table in a minimalistic design by Kaare Klint. 1932. Manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1934 (by Rud Rasmussen confirmed). Makers label under th...
Wood
Kaare Klint Dinning Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint dinning table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, pencilled serial nu...
Mahogany
Extending Dining Table by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 4229 dining table in solid mahogany with two extension leaves.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, and architect's mono...
Mahogany
Osvaldo Borsani Blond Walnut Center Table, Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous round coffee table in a fantastic old walnut. This fantastic piece was design by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s in Italy. The coffee table, fully made in a gorgeous walnut,...
Wood, Glass, Walnut
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik. Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood construction. It comes with one 18 inch leaves not...
Walnut
$2,500
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
Teak
$9,500
H 28 in W 36 in D 9 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Gate Leg Maria Dining Table Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding rosewood Maria banket gate leg dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Fully extended measures 110" long.
Rosewood
$6,500
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
Cane, Teak
$3,444Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A calm and solid piece that holds its space with ease. The Mahogany desk is made in the 1950s Denmark and is in very good condition. The surface shows light signs of use, and overall...
Brass
1950s Danish teak desk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1950s desk, Danish manufacture. Made of teak, the desk features two drawers with recessed handles.
Teak
$5,755 / item
H 21.2 in Dm 33.4 in
Lassen 'ML10097' Egyptian Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Mogens Lassen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lassen 'ML10097' Egyptian Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened ...
Wood, Walnut
$3,800
H 29 in W 57 in D 35 in
Compact Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oval expandable solid teak dining room table with two 19" extension boards.
Teak
Round Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Wood, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Round Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Wood, Brazil, 1950's This sculptural coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli shows his signature balance between modernist structure and a m...
Wood
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Brass
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint desk of mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and architect's monogrammed paper label.
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 49.61 in
Kaare Klint Extension Table, Solid Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint table with two extension leafes. In solid mahogany, extension leafes of pine. Made by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Model 4113 Mahogany Writing Desk
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (1888–1954) Freestanding desk crafted in solid Cuban mahogany. Designed in 1929 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. This is model 4113, likel...
Brass
Sold
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
1960s Rud Rasmussen large circular “China table” with sixlegged frame
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1960s Rud Rasmussen large circular “China table” of mahogany with sixlegged frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 77 cm. Diam. 200 cm.
Hardwood
Large Scandinavian Art Deco Desk in the Style of Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage oversized Scandinavian Art Deco desk in the style of iconic furniture designer Jindrich Halabala, circa 1950s. The desk is ...
Wood
Sold
H 23.82 in W 59.85 in D 27.76 in
Rud. Rasmussen: A solid oak coffee table. Made by Rud Rasmussen 1920s
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table in oak and patinated leather. Designed and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers.
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number
Mahogany
Rud Rasmussen side table of mahogany and formica, Denmark 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Side table of mahogany with top of black formica.
Mahogany, Formica
Mogens Lassen Egyptian table in Elm, Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Lassen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Lassen round coffee table in partly solid Elm wood. Brass details. Model Egyptian table, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Brass
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 66
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. Round coffee table, “Rygebord” model KK6687, made in mahogany with beautiful grain. The table features an elegant, raised band that wraps around the tabletop...
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Folding Side Table
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch 1898-1992. A folding side table designed by Mogens Koch, Denmark 1960. The folding table is made in ash wood and can be adjusted to work at two heights to match varying n...
Leather, Ash