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.
$3,525 / set
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", oak, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid oak. New upholstered in vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
$7,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Danish Set of Ten Rosewood Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern 'Eva' dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, circa 1960's. Features a sculptural rosewood frame designed with a tall backrest support. This set incl...
Rosewood
$6,000 / set
8 Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Neils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of eight solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Korfoed The Eva chair set is comprised of 8 side chairs some have newer vinyl seats but ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Kofoed. New leather seat.
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair Model Lis Made In Oak Designed by Niels Koefoed From 1960s
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this oak armchair embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century Danish design. Designed by the renowned Niels Koefoed and bearing the mod...
Oak
Eva Chairs by Neils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A set of eight 1960s teak "Eva" chairs by Neils Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Marked with the Koefoeds Hornslet factory mark and the Danish quality c...
Teak
$6,192 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Silvered and Leather Chairs
Located in London, GB
These two chairs are designed and executed with the sleek, minimal design of French modernism. They are crafted with chic, curving silvered metal which takes an X-form. Between the s...
Metal
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Wool
$2,683 / set
H 38.59 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Danish Teak ‘Ingrid’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made set of six Danish teak ‘Ingrid’ dining chairs by Niels Koefoed. They were made in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, t...
Teak, Faux Leather
$4,231
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Leather, Mahogany
$352
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Leather, Rosewood
$587 / item
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian Dining Chair Model Peter by Niels Koefoed, New Edition
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining chair model Peter by Niels Koefoed, new edition. Peter chair was designed by Niels Koefoed and...
Wood
$3,200
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960. Set of 2 ! New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Fabric, Teak
$4,500 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Danish Modern Eva dining chairs Solid Rosewood by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Eva Danish dining chairs in Rosewood designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Chairs are stamped on the underside. Very Beautiful Condition - Chairs have been restor...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$1,764 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.92 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Solid wooden chairs from the Danish manufacturer Glostrup based on a design by Niels Koefoed from the 1960s. A rustic design. For a traditional Danish interior or as a contrast in a...
Pine
$1,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Fabric, Rattan
Niels Koefoed Model 'Lis' armchair in teak Denmark 1960
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant model “Lis” armchair was designed by Niels Koefoed and produced by Koefoeds Møbelfabrik in Hornslet, Denmark, 1960. A refined example of Danish craftsmanship, it showcas...
Faux Leather, Teak
Niels Koefoed Armchairs, Model "Eva", Mahogany, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid mahogany. New upholstered in full grain pure cognac aniline leather. Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Mahogany
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", oak, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid oak. New upholstered in Sørensen Savanne semi aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pair of Rare Dining Chairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 dining desk chairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. a very rare set to find in rosewood 2 more available with arms if buyer is intere...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Sold
H 37.75 in W 21 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pair of Rare 2 Armchairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. a very rare set to find in rosewood 2 more available without arms if buyer is interested a...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
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H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 16.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of 2 Armchairs in Rosewood Model Eva
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Koefoed. New leather seat.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
1960’s Pair of Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely rare 1960’s pair of vintage Danish armchairs by Niels Koefoed in solid teak and leather. The quality is superb, they have a beautiful and curvaceous design, ...
Leather, Teak
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H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Eva Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Set of 8
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of eight vintage dining room chairs. These “Eva” chairs are designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet in Denmark. They have a teak frame and a new khaki green upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Armchair by Niels Kofoed 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of armchairs in wood and fabric of white color. Seat height: 42cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair. New straps under the seat.
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, ...
Leather, Rosewood