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.
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
$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
$12,633 / 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
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
$2,153Sale 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
$7,058
H 28.75 in Dm 41.34 in
Dining Set by Hans Olsen, 4 Chairs, Round Extendable Table, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This great dining set was most probably designed by Hans Olsen in 1952 for Frem Røjle or designed in his style around 1950s, could have been also produced by some other manufacture. ...
Beech, Leather
$2,495
H 29 in W 55 in D 35 in
Vejle Stole Scandinavian Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer extension dining table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The table has been totally refinished with teak oil and a small ding was filled. We could apply poly if requested. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. Talk about Dazzling Danish Dining!!! This is an incredible rectangular shaped teak extension dining table designed by famed Danish artist Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. It is STUNNING!!!! It is finely constructed in a minimalistic design indicative of Scandinavian Modern style with its straight clean lines and fabulous teak veneer. And the draw leaf feature is wonderful as the leaves are hidden under the tabletop making them very inconspicuous. When you need to extend, simply lift, and pull the leaves out from underneath the table. The versatility and convenience of this table is exceptional! It can be utilized as a smaller rectangle table...
Teak
$6,500
H 28 in W 104.5 in D 39.75 in
Skovby Danish Modern Sculpted Rosewood Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table By Skovby Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1970s Measures: 65"W x 39.75"D x 28"H. Extends up to 10...
Rosewood
$68,790 / set
H 27.17 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Danish Dining Set of Four PK9 Chairs & PK54 Round Dining Table by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and great iconic Danish mid century dining set consisting of four light brown / tanned leather "PK9" chairs and a round "PK54" dining table with a light grey cipollini marble ...
Marble, Cut Steel
$8,135 / set
H 28.75 in Dm 47.25 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set Including 1 Table and 5 Chairs + 1 circa 1970
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
No description provided
Aluminum
1970s Dining Table & Chairs Set
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A spectacular 1970s Dining Set- The chairs and table have a heavy chromed steel base and were reupholstered in soft blue leather. Glass dimensions: 130 cm Chair dimensions: Width: 51...
Chrome, Steel
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 65 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Modern Extension dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extending dining table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe featuring a white Lacquer sliding top mechanism that reveals an integrated leaf for extension on one side of table. Sol...
Lacquer, Hardwood
$5,257Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 49.61 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches
Located in Karis, Nyland
Unique handmade dining set made out of teak. Made in Denmark in the 1950s by unknown cabinetmaker. Comes in a set of table and three benches. Very solid construction. Measurements:...
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
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
Danish Dining Set with Niels Koefoed Chairs, Restored
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Chorzów, PL
The rosewood table with chairs comes from Denmark from the 1960s. Beautiful chairs by Niels Koefoed. Table with rosewood beautiful graining. Furniture in very good condition, pro...
Rosewood
Dining Set Table and 4 Chairs, by Niels Koefoed Danish Design, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining set, Niels Koefoed, Denmark, 1960s. Chairs and table are kept in very good condition, new black leather upholstery. Table with beautiful graining, gained a lot after renovatio...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35 in W 16.5 in D 21 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Sculptural Teak Dining Set by Koefoed, 20th Century
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Big Flats, NY
A midcentury Danish modern dining set by Koefoed offers teak construction and includes six chairs with sculptural flared backs and an extensio...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six Danish modern "Lis" Model rosewood dining chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed, Danish, circa 1960s. They have a tall sculptural form and are constructed of beautifully grain...
Upholstery, Rosewood
6 Vintage Mid-Century 1960s Niels Kofoed Lis Chairs
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Niels Kofoed Lis Chairs Beautifully curved backs with orange fabric cushions Reupholstery recommended. Table not available,
Teak
Sold
H 28.25 in W 68.5 in D 45 in
Mid-Century Niels Kofoed Table and 8 Ingrid Chairs in Rosewood, Denmark 1950's
By Niels Koefoed
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Niels Kofoed oval rosewood dining table with two leaves that opens to a racetrack and rests on a base composed of two "V" shaped feet that together form an "X". Comes with original...
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Table and Six Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Skovmand Andersen danish modern rosewood dining table with two leaves and set of six rosewood dining chairs with blue upholstered seats by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark. ...
Danish Rosewood Table & 6 Chairs Koefoeds Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Skovmand Andersen danish modern rosewood dining table with two leaves and set of six rosewood dining chairs with blue upholstered seats by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark. ...
Rosewood Table and Eva Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully patterned rosewood draw leaf dining table with six chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet in 1964. Chairs are branded. Please confirm item location (NY or...
Rosewood