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 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
“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1935
By Mogens Lassen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table “The Egyptian table”, designed by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. 1935. Mahogany, foldable frame and top with raised edg...
Mahogany
$2,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Architectural Design Occasional Tables Mogens Koch Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Mogens Koch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern design. Clean simple lines. Form + function. The bases fold in for easy transport and storage. Two heights adjustable. Low height is 13.5"h. Original vintage condition...
Leather, Beech, Birch
$2,304
H 20.87 in Dm 21.66 in
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare danish modern 1930s round coffee table in solid deep patinated pine wood. This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagon...
Pine
$2,401Sale Price|36% Off
H 15.95 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
Art Deco Sofa Table, Amboyna Roots Veneer, France, Circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Low rectangular art deco sofa of coffee table from France about 1930. Amboyna roots wood veneered and lacquered. Black lacquered at the edges. Dimensions: H 40, 5 cm x W 122 cm x D...
Lacquer, Amboyna
Art Deco Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Cuban Mahogany, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Art Deco Swedish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished cuban mahogany wood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svensk Tenn in good condition. Th...
Mahogany
Dining Table in Mahogany and Pine by Kaare Klint, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare dining table, designed by Kaare Klint and produced by the esteemed cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark during the 1930s, exemplifies the principles of early Scandinavian...
Mahogany, Pine
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
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
“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Lassen
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Danish Vintage Pine Table by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful rare piece of classic, iconic Danish design and craftsmanship has been sympathetically restored to a fine condition. Made from Oregon pine, the choice of contrasting p...
Pine
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining 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
Kaare Klint Folding Table of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare klint folding table of Teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Teak
Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa table. In mahogany. Model 4486, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Oak Wood
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Round oak wood coffee table by Kaare Klint, model 6687. Made in oak with lower shelf and a raised rim around the table top. Designed in 1...
Elm
Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Cuba Mahogany
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
Kaare Klint Model 6687 Lounge Table in Mahogany, Rud. Rasmussen, Danish, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A model 6687 lounge table in mahogany designed by Kaare Klint in 1929 and made by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1940. On first inspection the design of the table seem...
Mahogany