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 Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Koefoed. Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 ( 196 ) x 130 x 72 cm.
Rosewood
Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Kofoed. Produced by Niels Kofoed in Denmark.
Teak
Danish Rosewood Dining Table Set Including 8 "Eva" Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
Danish extendable rosewood dining table with eight “Eva” chairs (Very comfortable seat and rare to find in rosewood) Designed by Niels Koefoed and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Round Extension Dining Set by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern, rosewood dining set by Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik features a 43 inch round dining table that extends up to 83 inches with two 20 inch leaves and 4 elegant, high ladder back...
Fabric, Rosewood
Drop Leaf Dining Table by Niels Koefoed Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Handewitt, DE
Drop leaf dining table in oak by Niels Koefoed, Denmark.Produced in 1960s by Koefoeds Hornslet Denmark. Table can be enlarged by folding sideways to a total of 195 cm. Finest danish ...
Oak
$4,127
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Niels Otto Moller large extendable dining table in rosewood Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This beautiful large extendable dining table was designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller, Denmark, circa 1960. A refined example of Danish Modern design, it combine...
Rosewood
Sculptural drop leaf teak dining table made in Denmark 1960's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Stunning uncommon danish design in magnificent condition! When closed it looks like a brutalist sculptur and when open it serves and as a cozy dining table fitting up to 6 people. Si...
Teak
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$1,147
H 29.14 in W 77.56 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s The mid-century afromosia teak drop-leaf dining table from Denmark in the 1960s is a striking representation of the...
Teak
$12,354 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 47.64 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
Lovely Dining Set, Four Chairs and a Dining Room Table
Located in New York, NY
This set includes a dining room table that includes an attachment. The table is approximately 53 inches long, but the extension adds 16 inches, making it nearly 70 inches in length. ...
Wood
Dining table MOMENT, Niels Gammelgaard
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Dining table MOMENT by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1980s. Powder-coated metal frame in matt grey with a frosted glass top. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...
Metal
Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak dining table, 1960s Vintage Danish modern extendable dining table. Two draw out extension leaves. Rounded tapered le...
Teak
1950s Garden Furniture Including a Table and Four Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Garden furniture including a large round table and four chairs, white lacquered wrought iron structure, circa 1950. Measures: Table diameter 39.37 in Table height 29.92 in.
Wrought Iron
$5,995
H 28.5 in W 100.5 in D 41.5 in
Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Niels Otto Møller, Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted teak extension dining table By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 62.5"W x 41.5"D x 28.5"H. E...
Teak
$2,122Sale Price|57% Off
H 29.14 in W 105.12 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Teak Dining Table created by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Elegant Niels O. Møller teak dining table produced by J.L. Moller. It is extendable on both sides, doubling the top surface. A playful deta...
Wood
$3,802
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in
Niels Otto Moller model 15 dining table in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful model 15 dining table designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. A superb example of Danish modern craftsmanship, this piece embodies the refin...
Rosewood
Danish Vintage Gate Leg Dining Table by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Danish vintage gate leg dining table by Niels Koefoed. This iconic design was made in Denmark by Koefoeds Horslet in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding...
Wood
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Teak Dining Table for Koefoeds Hornslet
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed in collaboration with the workshop of Koefoeds Hornslet during the 1960s. Crafted from teak, this table functions as a...
Teak
1960s Danish Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Niels and Einar Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional collector's piece is in very good vintage condition. This is an original finish piece from a single estate and it shows light wear in the form of light surface scrat...
Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Rosewood Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A stunning drop-leaf dining table by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Features rosewood construction with generous oval top supported by sculptural angled leg...
Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Oval-Klap dining table
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Niels Koefoed was a Danish furniture designer known for his contributions to mid-20th-century Danish modern design. The Oval-Klap dining table is likely one of his notable designs.
Teak
Koefoed Hornslet Lis Chairs and Teak Dining Table
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in New Windsor, NY
Kofoed Hornslet teak dining table and eight (8) dining chairs. Originally purchased at Bloomingdale's. The dining table can be used with no leaves, one, two or three. Featuring a banded edge, nicely figured teak top veneers, a nice arching accent feature on the apron and tapered removable legs. The dining chairs are eight elegant and fantastic ladder back Lis chairs...
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Koefoed Sculpted Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed in collaboration with the workshop of Koefoeds Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. Crafte...
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Elliptical 'Gateleg' Dining/Folding Table by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elliptical 'Gateleg' dining/folding table in teak with flaps and V-shaped legs with integrated joints without brackets. Made in the 1960s. Niels Koefoed.
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Extendable Dining Table Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable round dining table designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning teak dining table ...
Teak
Niels Koefoed Hornslet Mid Century Round Teak Dining Table
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoed Hornslet mid century round teak dining table This table measures: 47.5 wide x 47.5 deep x 29 inches high All pieces o...
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 35.5 in
J. L. Møller Teak Extendable Dining Table with 6 Niels Koefoeds Dining Chairs
By Niels Koefoed, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Esperance, NY
Danish J. L. Møller teak extendable dining table with 6 Niels Koefoeds dining chairs. both leaves store in one side of the table. Cha...
Teak
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A superb dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed and made by Koefoeds Mobelfabrik during the 1960's. This versatile table has been crafted from Brazilian Rosewood. Th...
Rosewood