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.
Restored Biomorphic Drop Leaf Teak Dining Table by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1970s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Exceptional Danish mid century modern teak gate leg dining table by Niels Koefoed, made in Denmark in the 1970s. Wonderful amber color and grain patterns paired with superior build q...
Teak
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
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
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
$4,505
H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 60.63 in
Drop-leaf table by Bendt Winge for Kleppes Møbelfabrikk - 1960s
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Elegant and highly versatile, this Scandinavian drop-leaf table was designed by Bendt Winge for Kleppes Møbelfabrikk in the 1950s. Crafted from teak and beech, it showcases the refi...
Teak
$1,169
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
English Oak Gateleg Dining Table with Turned Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome English gateleg dining table is crafted from richly grained oak and features a generous oval top supported by an elegant arrangement of turned legs and swing-out gate s...
Oak
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
$2,133
H 28.15 in W 61.03 in D 37.8 in
Danish Brutalist Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table with Ox Art Tiles by Gangso, 1970s.
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table with Ox Art Tiles by Gangso, 1970s. Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining room table in dark oak with two removable drop leaves...
Ceramic, Oak
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 108 in D 39 in
Niels Otto Møller Style Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table In the manner of Niels Otto Møller Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 68.5"W x 39"D x 28.5"H. Ex...
Rosewood
Large Gateleg Table In Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely oak table called Gateleg Very beautiful table which has a very beautiful turned base Beautiful top with a thickness of 3cm the table can be used as a dining room table, as ...
Oak
$4,829
H 28.75 in W 101.58 in D 41.74 in
Exceptional Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s A stunning extra-large Danish modern extending dining table designed by Niels Møller and manufactured by Gudme Møbelfa...
Teak
$3,200
H 29.25 in W 103 in D 38.75 in
Teak Expandable Dining Table in the style of Niels Moller Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted early Mid Century teak wood dining table with two 21.5" pullout leaves to each end. The table can seat up to ten people depending on the chairs you choose with wo...
Teak
$6,900
H 29 in W 110 in D 43.25 in
Mid century Danish Drop Leaf Extension 2-12 Dining Table Teak by Hafnia Mobler
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Maria 2-12 folding extension dining table in the manner of by Bruno Mathsson. Table is Teak wood with brass hardware and very high quality. Beautiful vin...
Brass
1960s Danish Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extendable dining table or conference table, oak, Denmark, 1960s A sizeable dining table or conference table executed in oak. On one side, a leave can be attached to the frame whic...
Oak
$2,552
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 16.54 in
Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Søn
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Teak Dining Table by France and Son A large teak dining table designed by the renowned duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielson in the 1950s. Crafted by France and Son in the 1960s...
Teak
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 Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
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
Niels Koefoed Sculpted Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
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 Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
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
Niels Koefoed for Hornslet Mobler Rosewood Dining Table
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome circular dining table with two leaves designed by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet Mobler, circa 1960s. This elegant table is crafted o...
Rosewood
Niels Koefoeds for Uldum Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Oval Dining Table
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoeds for Uldum Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Oval Dining Table Measures: 68 wide x 44.75 deep x 28.5 high This price includes getting this piece in what we call res...
Teak
Niels Koefoed Gateleg 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, Rosewood