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 Games Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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
Mogens Koch Mahogany Folding Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
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
$1,320Sale Price / set|70% Off
H 29 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of English Edwardian Style Painted Satinwood Games Tables
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of English Edwardian style painted satinwood, demilune shaped, console games tables, mid-20th century. Paint decorated with floral and musical trophies. Inside games surface is ...
Felt, Satinwood, Paint
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 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
$4,682
H 29.34 in W 63.98 in D 31.89 in
A Copenhagen City Hall Desk by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen, 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Balen, BE
A Copenhagen City Hall desk designed by Martin Nyrop and made by Rud Rasmussen in the early years of 1900. The desk show Martin Nyrop’s signature blend of architecture, craftsmanship...
Leather, Pine
Kaare Klint Sofa Table by Rud Rasmussen, Cuba Mahogany, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa table. In Cuba mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen. Marked with Rud Rasmussen sticker.
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Table by Kaare Klint, 1954
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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
19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Console / Games Table C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand carved rosewood console / games table c.1880 Handsome hand carved rosewood console that pivots and flips into a games table A newer faux leather games table s...
Rosewood
$3,640
H 29 in W 52 in D 41 in
Antique English Oak Table w/Expandable Top (Great for a Console or Games Table!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved oak wood table, with expandable top, from the early 20th century. This antique table from England features a rectangular-shaped top (with two leaves tucked beneath ...
Oak
Vintage French Figured Wood Games Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Ganz estate, Tuxedo Park, NY. A handsome games table in triangular hinged form with ebonized detailed figured wood frame. French style with s...
Felt, Wood
English Edwardian Painted Satin Wood Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Edwardian painted satin wood demi lune games table, circa 1900. The demi lune top painted with a group of cupids and vines. The frieze painted with flowing vines. The square ...
Brass