Niels Koefoed’s furniture is a demonstration of mastery through dedication. The Danish designer devoted himself to creating dining room furniture in mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern styles. Koefoed was best known for his elegant dining room chairs and exquisite dining room tables that he designed to accompany them. His use of hardwoods, like teak, rosewood and cherry, ensured that each piece retained its charm and beauty.
Koefoed was born into a family in the furniture design and manufacturing business. His father, Einar Koefoed, had opened a furniture factory in Hornslet, Denmark, in the 1920s. Hornslet was a furniture town that was home to upholstery and cabinet companies. Koefoed’s Møbelfabrik, the Koefoed family factory, specialized in fine furniture. Over the 1950s and 60s, the company became widely recognized for Niels Koefoed’s popular dining room chairs.
One of Koefoed’s first designs to receive significant attention was the 1957 Peter dining chair. The chair’s appeal lay in its refreshingly light and minimalistic style, with a comfortable curved back and leather seat. Koefoed reportedly named the chair after his son.
In 1964, Koefoed created his most iconic design: the Eva dining chair, named for one of his daughters. He described the tall and graceful chair as feminine, with full hips and narrow shoulders. The chair continues to be in high demand today. It was part of a series of dining chairs named after important women in Koefoed’s life, the other two being the Ingrid chair, also named for a daughter, and the Lis chair. Together, the chairs were known as the “three lovely girls.”
In 2004, Koefoed’s Møbelfabrik relocated to Thailand and continued manufacturing furniture. However, many of the company’s classic mid-century designs, including the Peter and Eva chairs, are today reproduced by the Danish company CASØ Furniture.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Niels Koefoed seating, tables and more.
Set of Six RARE teak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernaulf for Sorø Stolefabrik
By Henning Kjærnulf, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful and RARE, sought after 1960s/70s set of 6 teak chairs by designer Henning Kjaernaulf for Sorø Stolefabrik. Upholstery will need to be re-done, and this is the perfect ...
Teak, Upholstery
Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 6 Piec
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Stein Am Rhein
Located in Basel, BS
Set of six 1960s ICONIC and rare oak wood chairs model 6200 by Robert and Trix Haussmann from Zurich Switzerland. In excellent vintage condition, appearing virtually unused. Ergonomic and very comfortable designer chairs made of stylish Oak wood, showing beautiful wood grain. These chairs feature rare upholstered seats in brown wool upholstery-- and can be easily customized via simple reupholstering, which makes these chairs a very exciting option for any kind of space. We have seen these Swiss designer chairs used...
Oak
Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker
By Dietiker, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare midcentury Swiss Design Classic. Set of 6 Wooden chairs, Model HE-3220, 1961 Design By Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker, Stein Am Rhein. Solid Wood Frame, Black Lacquer...
Rope, Oak, Lacquer
Danish Teak 60s 70s Set of 6 Benny Linden Erik Buch Attributed Teak Chairs
By Laurits M. Larsen, Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Basel, BS
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Designs This elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Benny Linden for Benn...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Oak Brutalist, Postmodern Dining chairs from the 1970s. Very sturdy and comfortable, high quality design, made in Switzerland. The solid oak wood grain is phenomenal. Origina...
Upholstery, Oak
Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Fannet dining chairs designed in the 1960s by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. These feature the RARE curved seated in teak and 7 spindles. Beautiful design. The ...
Birch, Teak
Set of Six 'Morten' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hellouw, NL
These "Morten" dining room chairs by Niels Koefoed are classic examples of Danish modern design. Crafted from solid beech, they feature simple lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. Reu...
Fabric, Beech
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 20 deep x 38.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six Mid Century Danish Modern Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern Ingrid model dining chairs made by Koefoeds Hornslet circa 1960's. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs, constructed of solid teak, with origin...
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Mid Century Danish Pine Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, 1970s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, London
A set of six Danish pine dining chairs designed by Niels Kofoed for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, combining practical construction with the sculptural simplicity characteristic of Scandinavi...
Pine
Set of Six Danish Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six high backed dining chairs in rosewood, the model known as "Eva", designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, circa 1970s.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Eight Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Teak
By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Erik Buch Manufacturer: O.D. Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 21.75″ deep x 20.5″ tall
Teak
