About
Born: 1931, Odense
Profession: Architect / Designer
Manufacturer: KEVI, later Fritz Hansen / Engelbrechts / Montana
Story
Jørgen Rasmussen (born 1931) is a Danish architect and designer who worked with his twin brother Ib Rasmussen in a shared architectural practice and also developed furniture.
He is best known for the KEVI office chair designed in 1958 and for the double-wheel caster developed in 1965. Rather than emphasizing expressive form, Rasmussen centered his designs on adjustment, durability and long-term practical use.
History & Works
1931 (0 years old)
Born in Odense.
1958 (27 years old)
Designed the KEVI Chair.
1965 (34 years old)
Developed the double-wheel caster.
2010s
The KEVI family expanded with new versions based on Rasmussen’s earlier sketches.
Furniture
References
Montana Furniture — KEVI / Jørgen Rasmussen
Designmuseum Danmark — Danish office furniture and design archives