Rud Rasmussen Seating
Danish
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.
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Creator: Rud Rasmussen
Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows perfect original patina on the leather.
Condition: The leather is well taken care of an...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in mahogany and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNED...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$11,390 / set
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen
The set made in in mahogany, walnut and leather was according to the manufactor number by Rud. ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair with upholstered arms. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen,...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Brass
$11,272 / set
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, settees with ottomans, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933
These settees with ottomans are designed by Kaare Klint for ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofa on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Addition Sofa for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Sectional sofa/stools in mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
Category
Early 2000s Danish Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$30,613 / set
Kaare Klint Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 2 persons sofa with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with light fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier
4698
Sofa with Ottoman in Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s
This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and w...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very elegant and w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in new butt leather.
Frame in solid ash...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
$2,491 / item
Kaare Klint Addition Sofa for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Sectional sofa/stools in mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$19,934 / set
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Lounge Chairs for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish lounge chairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. This pair features an ash wood frame strapped together by camel-colored leather sling...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa on eight-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated red leather. Model 4118. Executed by Rud. Ras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the original red, navy and beige striped wool fabric. Desi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of ‘Safari’ easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, during the 1950s. These iconic chairs embody the essence of Danish modernism — a perfect un...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather.
Designed 1930 and executed at Rud. Rasmussen, De...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in teak and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERI...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$11,390 / set
Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of folding chairs in oak and leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark circa 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning and rare armchair designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846–1908), one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects and designers of the late 19th and early 20th century.
This exq...
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Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Armchair in Mahogany and Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen, lounge chair, leather and mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
This elegant easy chair is designed by Kaj Gottlob and crafted by Rud Rasmussen. Characterized by s...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Four c...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Early 20th century Martin Nyrop Stool, for Copenhagen Town Hall, C. 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
This beautifully crafted stool was designed by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for Copenhagen City Hall around 1905. Made from solid pine with a distinctive sculptural form...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of 4, 1930s Kaj Gottlob Solid Hardwood
Niger Leather Armchairs
By Kaj Gottlob, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Set of four 1930s Kaj Gottlob solid mahogany armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with Niger leather. Made by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Made to order for the Copenhagen Sto...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Pine
High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
By Rud Rasmussen, Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen high-back oak armchair with profiled edges. Chair upholstered with sand colored canvas and fitted with brass nails.
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Faaborg Chair made in light mahogany with wicker. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen. Early model from 1950s.
The Chair is in great condition.
Dimensions:
H:73,5cm
...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage two-seater Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1935s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
The vintage design two-seater sofa model 5011 created by Kaare Klint. This iconic piece is crafted in original cognac leather and features a distinctive six-legged mahogany base. The...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$9,800 Sale Price
20% Off
KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather. Designed in 1935.
Designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather
Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - ‘Faaborg Chair’ in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Designed by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of safari chairs in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers of Denmark in 1933. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare 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
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Kaare Klint Model 5313 Two-Seat Leather Settee by Rud Rasmussen, 1935
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A two-seat model 5313 settee designed by Kaare Klint in 1935 and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, between 1935-1945.
The economy of line in this design is su...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair fabric, leather welting and patinated brass tacks.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Rud Rasmussen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Rud Rasmussen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rud Rasmussen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Rud Rasmussen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt, and Johannes Andersen. Prices for Rud Rasmussen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $105,616, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,457.
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