‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
About the Item
- Creator:Kaare Klint (Designer)
- Design:
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1914
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1006636545522
Kaare Klint
Architect, teacher and furniture designer Kaare Klint is among the most important figures in Scandinavian modernism. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint sought to pay homage to historical furniture styles and prized functionality as essential to designing for modern living. He established the design school at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his students became mid-century legends of cabinetry and furniture-making.
Klint prioritized functionalism and drew on an array of influences in his own work. Furniture experts will observe the influence of 18th-century English seating in his Red chair, while Klint’s iconic Safari chair had roots in campaign furniture. The other exemplary chairs, sofas and tables for which he is known bear the mark of Thomas Chippendale and Biedermeier furniture as well as Greek and Roman forms.
Klint's father was Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, a formidable architect of his day. The younger Klint initially followed in his father’s footsteps, studying under him as well as distinguished architect Carl Petersen. Alongside Danish architect Ivar Bentsen, he headed the renovation of the Designmuseum Denmark in Copenhagen from 1920–26 (Klint also furnished the institution as part of the project). Around the same time, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the Royal Danish Academy. The impact of his role as an instructor there cannot be overstated — he mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher.
A prominent advocate of ergonomics, Klint valued comfort and functionality over style. Painstaking research went into each piece of sophisticated yet wholly unadorned furniture he designed, as he endeavored to build structures that took into consideration human proportions and scale. And like the Shakers, Klint believed that quality craftsmanship and good materials were integral to the design of durable furniture that was free of embellishment.
The humble grace of Klint’s style characterizes legendary seating designs that continue to charm today’s legions of mid-century modern enthusiasts. His Safari chair, Faaborg chair, Ravenna armchair and Propeller stool — as well as most of the seating created by Danish modernists generally — have warmed interiors and influenced furniture designers all over the world.
Find vintage Kaare Klint furniture and other Scandinavian modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Stockholm, Sweden
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- ‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen CabinetmakersBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SE‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914. Mahogany, woven cane and leather. Designed in 1914 for the Faaborg Museum. This example w...Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Cane, Mahogany
- Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. RasmussenBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SEPair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930. Oak, leather upholstery and brass. Stamped ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER 45 NORREBROGADE KOBENHAVN’ Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned p. 79–80. The design detailing of these magnificent chairs...Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, RasmussenBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SEArmchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany, leather upholstery, and brass. This example was produced after 1930. The design detailing of this magnificent chair...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930sBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SEArmchair model 4488 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany, ebony, cane, and black horsehair upholstery with cognac leather piping. Klint thought...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany
- Dining Table Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930sBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SEDining table designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1930s. Mahogany. Stamped. This model is one of the rarest and finest dining tables by the Danish master Kaare Klin...Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsMahogany
- Pair of Armchairs Model 3758 a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. RasmussenBy Kaare KlintLocated in Stockholm, SEPair of armchairs model 3758 A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1927. Mahogany and leather. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art prod...Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Mahogany
- Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, RasmussenBy Kaare Klint, Rud RasmussenLocated in Copenhagen, DKKaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRRE...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, RasmussenBy Kaare Klint, Rud RasmussenLocated in Portland, ORIconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the 1960s and is executed in solid ash. Nice patina to the wood, and left unrestored. The ...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Canvas, Ash
- Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. RasmussenBy Rud Rasmussen, Kaare KlintLocated in Copenhagen, DKKaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsCane, Teak
- Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. RasmussenBy Kaare Klint, Rud RasmussenLocated in Copenhagen, DKKaare Klint 'red chair' in walnut. Upholstered with Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934-1938. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØR...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Walnut
- Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. RasmussenBy Kaare Klint, Rud RasmussenLocated in Copenhagen, DKKaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934-1938. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RA...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Mahogany
- Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930sBy Rud Rasmussen, Kaare KlintLocated in Copenhagen, DKKaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/K...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsBrass