Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen both graduated from the Danish School of Arts, Crafts and Design in 1966. The same year they opened their own design studio.

Thygesen and Sørensen have created a large number of furniture series – mainly in laminated wood. They have contributed considerably to the development of furniture in laminated and molded wood and have designed some of the most successful Danish furniture pieces.

Thygesen and Sørensen have been instrumental in continuing the golden age of Danish Design from the 50´s and 60´s.