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.
$620Sale 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
Side table in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Side table in mahogany with underlying shelf. Manufacturer's mark from Rud Rasmussen. Designed by Kaare Klint.
Mahogany
Live Edge Side Table by Claude V. Gardner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut studio woodcraft pedestal side table by the artisan Claude V. Gardner for Claude V. Gardner Woodcraft, c.1980s, USA. His work is characterized by organic, hand-carved forms, t...
Walnut
Grain Painted Side Table / Pedestal
Located in Seattle, WA
Faux painted side table or stand with generous shelf behind door. great detail all the way around.
Wood, Paint
$3,100 / item
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Coito (translate into English as "Coitus") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look a...
Hardwood
$3,200 / item
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Coito (translate into English as "Coitus") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look a...
Hardwood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.25 in Dm 19.5 in
'Butterflies' Drinks Table / Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and highly collectible ‘Farfalle’ (Italian for “butterflies”) occasional table by Piero Fornasetti is a striking example of the designer’s poetic and surreal approac...
Brass
Pair Bedside / Side Tables in Mahogany, 1930's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair Bedside / Side Tables in Mahogany, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions...
Mahogany
$2,000 / item
H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in
Parchment Modern Side Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini Design In Stock 14" W x 14" D x 16" H as shown. Custom sizes and shapes available. Our line of hex tables a...
Goatskin, Wood
Sculptural Round Side Table Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural round side table features a ribbed pattern along its sides. It's narrow slender shape and mix of curves adds to...
Wood, Fruitwood
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
$6,117Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 3 by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle 3 Side Table, Auxiliary Table, Night Stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a sup...
Wood, Hardwood, Plywood
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
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on underside.
Pine
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
Sold
H 18.51 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
Mogens Koch Danish Modern Folding Table Made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Mogens Koch´s iconic folding table made at cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. The table is made from patinated beechwood and is marked by maker. The folding t...
Brass
Folding Table by Mogens Koch for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Folding table / tray table by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany.
Mahogany
Folding Table by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Folding table / tray table by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany. Height adjustable.
Mahogany
Rud Rasmussen Side Table in Rosewood
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Rasmussen side in partially solid rosewood. With cane. Made by Rud Rasmussen.
Rosewood
Nesting Tables by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Set of Mahogany nesting tables by Kaare Klint, made by mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautifully proportioned nest of tables by the Danish master of Modern Classicism executed b...
Mahogany