Unsung Hero. After being in business for 140 years, it is about time world discovered the greatness of Rud. Rasmussen's furniture. It is an awful long time wait but recently serious collectors around the world have been taking interest in this factory that retains its original building from 1875, making it the oldest making it the oldest furniture maker in denmark. As we walked its halls, the smell of wood and leather filled the air while master craftsman toiled away. it is as if time stood still and in this case, the saying 'the don't make them like they used to'Does not apply. It makes you wonder what has kept this company going for so long? It was a family business passed on from one to the next, or, just the exquisite quality and attention to detail all the workmen uphold or the incredible architects who designed for them like Kaare Klint and Mogens Koch who were the forefathers and teachers of legends like Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen? Whatever the magic formula might be, it is wonderful news that the care of this great family business has been passed on the visionary and very capable hands of Mr.Knud Erik Hansen, and another great family furniture company, Carl Hansen&Son.