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.
Niels Koefoed Eva Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six "Eva" dining room chairs designed by Niels Koefoed in 1964 and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet in the late 1960s. The chairs are of solid rosewood and upholstered in l...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$3,800 / set
Niels Koefoed 'Eva' Dining Chairs, 1960
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural 1960s dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet Møbelfabrik, with frames in teak and textured beige wool upholstery, very comfortable, marked. Priced as a set...
Wool, Teak
Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood structure and seat in orange leather, stamped under the seat. Patented leather and ma...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,680 / item
H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design. Defined by sleek lines an...
Stainless Steel
$4,440 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
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
$1,370 / item
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s notion of the ideal chair. Subject to a creative process of experimentation, the 9.5° Chair transcends our expectations, becoming more than a simple form that follows function. Features – The sculptural chair is fully functional for seating – Featured as the museum chair...
Ash
"Morten" dining chairs, Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Neuss, NW
MORTEN dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed´s Hornslet. Solid frame in teak. The chairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in six colours. The offer...
Fabric, Teak
$5,895 / set
H 37.75 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Expertly Restored-Niels Koefoed “Eva” Teak & Leather Dining Chairs for Koefoeds
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
$592 / 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
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid smoked oak. New upholstered in tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Horn...
Leather, Oak
$9,600 / set
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
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
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s)
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s). We regularly have this model in stock and can also put together larger sets of 8 or 12 chairs. Please feel free to m...
Teak
$3,315 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
$10,000 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid teak in an elegant sculptural form includes six side chairs and two armchairs, all w...
Teak
Rosewood Niels Koefoed Eva Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Oakland, CA
Six rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1962 Denmark. The chair frames are crafted of solid rosewood with angled, slatted back rests, which offers...
Rosewood
Niels Koefoed 'Eva' Dining Chairs, 1960
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural 1960s dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet Møbelfabrik, with frames in teak and textured beige wool upholstery, very comfortable, marked. Priced per set ...
Wool, Teak
Set of Beautiful Side Chairs Model "Lis" in Danish Teak
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of beautiful side chairs model "Lis" in Danish teak, designed by Niels Koefoed and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet. Number of chairs: 5 Year 1960. Dimensions : H :93 x L : 4...
Wood
Niels Koefoed "Peter" Side Chair
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We offer free curbside viewing of this item to the five boroughs of New York City or my appointment at our Brooklyn studio. Handsome sculptural form in fine, all original conditio...
Upholstery, Wood
Niels Koefoed "Peter" Side Chairs
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We offer free curbside viewing of this item to the five boroughs of New York City or my appointment at our Brooklyn studio. Handsome sculptural form in fine, all original conditio...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Danish Modern "Eva" Chairs by Niels Kofoed Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six Danish chairs designed by Niels Kofoed, model Eva for Koefoed Hornlest.
Naugahyde, Teak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
1960s Set of Six Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs Model Eva by Koefoeds Mobelfabrik
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six dining chairs model Eva in rosewood designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet Frames of the chairs have been overlooked and refinished by our cabinetmak...
Rosewood
Set of Four Koefoed Hornslet Teak Lis Dining Chairs Danish, 1960
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Hamburg, PA
Set of four Danish solid teak ladder back "Lis" chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik, Hornslet, made in Denmark with black faux leather seats. Chairs are in excellent vin...
Faux Leather, Teak
Niels Kofoed Ingrid Armchairs Pair, Denmark, 1960
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Ingrid armchair designed by Niels Kofoed for Hornslet Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960. These chairs have solid teak wooden frames and black leather u...
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak "Peter" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, Danish modern"Peter" chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet with teak frames and upholstered seats.
Fabric, Teak