Third generation

Skovby’s story began in 1933 in a small rural village in Denmark. Back then a talented young cabinetmaker with big dreams started a small-scale furniture production in his mother’s home in Skovby. His name was Thorvald Rasmussen – and this was the beginning of what would eventually become Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S. For Thorvald – and later his son Villy – there were many obstacles, but also many triumphs along the way, and slowly but surely the company expanded and grew. Today Skovby is owned by third generation and grandsons Preben and Jørgen Rasmussen and the furniture is still designed and produced locally – in the heart of Denmark – in Skovby, where it all began.

Owners, Preben Rasmussen & Jørgen Rasmussen

CONTENTS

01 Original Danish Design 03 Third generation 07 Time to expand your circle 19 The more the merrier 25 Meet the designer 30 Keeping it local 43 Don’t be square 55 Room for storage 79 And one last thing 87 Have a seat 98 Coffee and side tables 100 Materials 102 Index