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Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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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.

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Creator: Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s. These...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s. These dining ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Model 9662 "Faaborg" chair in elm with leather seat
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm wood with seat in patinated red leather. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. A set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, medium size model, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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. Underside with partial manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER. Kaare Klint (1888-1954), a Danish architect and designer, was a pioneering figure in the realm of modern Danish furniture design. Renowned as the father of Danish modernism, Klint played a pivotal role in shaping the functional and aesthetic principles that defined Scandinavian design in the early 20th century. His approach focused on craftsmanship, functionality, and a deep appreciation for traditional forms. As a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he influenced generations of designers. Klint's carefully researched furniture designs are based on functionality, proportions adapted to the human body, craftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials. Notable examples of his work include the Propeller Stool (1927), the Safari Chair and the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Naugahyde, Oak

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1940, Kaare Klint Model 3758 Mahogany Barcelona Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
The Barcelona chairs were designed between 1927 and 1932 by Kaare Klint, who is considered to be the father of modern Danish furniture design. This chair was made by cabinetmaker R...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall of the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Mahogany and Leather Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Cuban mahogany 'Barcelona' dining or side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring a leather upholstery. Originally introduced at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spa...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint
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.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rud Rasmussen Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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Rud Rasmussen dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Rud Rasmussen dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Harry Østergaard, Peter Hvidt, and Jacob Kjær. Prices for Rud Rasmussen dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $38,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,500.

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