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.
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$4,751 / set
H 37.8 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Eva", Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in full grain cognac aniline leather. Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
$3,200 / set
H 37.75 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
Set 4 Danish Mid Century Modern "Eva" Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed 1964
By Knoll, Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive set of four Danish Mid century Modern teak "Eva" dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1964. The "Eva" Chair (named after Niels Koefoed's daughter)...
Upholstery, Teak
$4,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Lovely Set of Four Teak Eva Dining Room Chairs by Niels Koefoed, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A lovely set of four "Eva" dining room chairs designed by Niels Koefoed in 1964 and manufactured by Koefoed Hornslet in the late 1960s. The chairs are made of teak and upholstered in...
Upholstery
$2,375 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 ‘Lis’ Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant set of 4 'Lis' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed in beautifully grained rosewood. A slim, refined, and timeless design with excellent seating comfort, making them ideal...
Rosewood
$4,347 / set
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches Al...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$2,950 / set
H 37.75 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Four Danish Modern Solid Teak "Eva" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic set of four Danish modern solid teak "Eva" dining chairs with original black Naugahyde upholstery by Niels Koefoed, circa the 1960s. The set is in great vintage condition...
Teak, Naugahyde
$6,995 / set
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of Four Niels Otto Moller Model 78 chair in Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Iconic set of four Brazillian rosewood dining chairs model 78, designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrik in 1954. This set is in original condition, with new papercord....
Papercord, Rosewood
$2,846Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Chairs Made In Rosewood By Kurt Østervig From 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, crafted from exquisite rosewood and designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler in the 1960s, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish mid-century des...
Rosewood
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Nova, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant set of six dining chairs in solid rosewood, produced by NOVA in the 1960s. The chairs feature beautifully grained wood with warm, rich tones and are upholstered in cognac-col...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 dining chairs in teak, Denmark - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four Scandinavian chairs dating from the 1960s. These chairs have teak frames and seats upholstered in vinyl in very good condition. Each chair features beautifu...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs model Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black leather seat.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black leather seat.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs Model Lis by Niels Koe
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs modele Lis by Niels Koefoed. Black leather seats newly reupholstered.
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
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by H. Vestervig Erik
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac leather seat.
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Teak Chairs Model Lis by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Lis by Niels Koefoed. Seats will be reupholtered with fabric or leather of your choice between Step Melange fabric from Ga...
Leather, Fabric, Teak
