Here’s another new Danish name within our shop, Niels Koefoed, and some interesting information about how he named his range of dining chairs!
Niels, a furniture designer and factory owner, was all about that sleek Danish modern style during the mid-20th century. His factory, Koefoeds Hornslet—named after the town it’s located
in—has an interesting history. It was originally established in the 1920s by his father, Einar Koefoed.
Hornslet itself was a bit of a hub for furniture-making, with three producers in the area each specialising in different areas: fine furniture, upholstery, and cabinetry. Koefoeds Hornslet
focused on fine furniture and excelled in the field, especially with Niels’ popular dining room chair designs.
Niel’s pieces were more than just furniture; they were crafted with care and a meticulous attention to detail. He used luxurious woods like teak, rosewood, and oak to highlight the natural beauty of the pieces he created. Here’s one of the designs below.
The Eva Chair
In 1964, Niels designed the modernist Eva chair—a striking piece named after his daughter. He also created other chairs named Lis, Ingrid, and Peter, each named after family members. Most of these designs were originally produced in teak or rosewood, though cherry wood became popular later on.
The Eva chair we’re looking at below is quite the rare find. With its tall, elegantly curved back and distinctive single vertical cushion, it’s detailing can be seen so well from this angle.
But, it's the side detail that makes a stand out difference.
Sitting down, it’s combination of style, comfort and sturdiness. The upholstery, a pale turquoise with a floral pattern, adds a unique personality and that classic mid-century charm. With the six of them, you could even vary their placement a bit, perhaps using a couple as accent chairs in other rooms, or keeping them together for a truly standout dining set.
We've teamed our six Eva chairs with a stunning Danish, also stamped, VV Mobler table, featuring teak and rosewood with a lovely grain detail, reaching 220 cm in length. It's the perfect partnership.
Take a look at the link here: