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(5) “Peter” Chairs, Niels Koefoed for Koefoed’s Hornslet, Modern Scandinavian, 1957 – Denmark
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(5) “Peter” Chairs, Niels Koefoed for Koefoed’s Hornslet, Scandinavian Modern, 1957 – Denmark
Designer: Niels Koefoed
Model: Peter
Signature: Koefoed’s Hornslet (signed)
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Materials: Wood and upholstered seat
Year: 1956
Country of origin: Denmark
Good condition considering age and use
Dimensions: 78 x 48 x 45 cm
Seat height: 43 cm
Spectacular set of 5 “Peter” model chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed’s Hornslet, all signed. The matching table is offered separately. The “Peter” chair by Niels Koefoed, designed in 1956, is a representative piece of mid-20th-century Scandinavian design, distinguished by its meticulous treatment of form. Its frame is crafted from rosewood, a material that not only lends it a warm aesthetic but also great durability and strength. Its light and organic style has made it a worldwide success.
The chair's design is characterized by the fluidity of its lines and the ergonomics of its backrest. The seat, upholstered in a light tone, contrasts with the dark wood, further enhanced by the contrast between the smooth finish of the wood and the texture of the fabric. From a technical standpoint, it employs a precise assembly design that ensures the furniture's stability without the need for visible hardware, a typical characteristic of Scandinavian design, which seeks the harmonious integration of components. The attention to detail in the wood finish also demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship, where each piece is individually worked to highlight the wood's natural beauty.
Niels Koefoed (1926-2000)
Koefoed was born into a family dedicated to furniture design and manufacturing. His father, Einar Koefoed, had opened a furniture factory in Hornslet, Denmark, in the 1920s, Koefoed’s Møbelfabrik. In the 1950s and 60s, the company became well-known for Niels Koefoed's popular dining chairs.
One of Koefoed's first designs to receive significant attention was the Peter dining chair from 1957. The chair's appeal lay in its light and minimalist style, with a comfortable curved backrest. It appears that Koefoed named the chair after his son.
In 1964, Koefoed created his most iconic design: the Eva dining chair, named after one of his daughters. An He described the tall, graceful chair as feminine, with full hips and narrow shoulders. 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 after a daughter, and the Lis chair. Together, the chairs were known as "the three lovely girls."
In 2004, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik moved to Thailand, where it continued to manufacture furniture. Many of its classic mid-century designs, such as the Peter and Eva chairs, are reproduced today by the Danish company CASØ Furniture.
Niels Koefoed's furniture is a demonstration of mastery through dedication.
On Modern Scandinavian Style and Design
When we refer to Nordic style or Scandinavian design, we are talking about the countries of Northern Europe, specifically Sweden and Norway, but also including Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. This style is characterized by its functionality, utility, formality, minimalism, timelessness, and durability, as well as the use of local and environmentally friendly materials, such as wood. The stylistic elegance we know today arose from the influence of early 20th-century decorative movements (Art Nouveau or Jugendstil) and the simplicity and purity of interwar artistic movements (Constructivism, De Stijl, the Bauhaus, etc.). The 1930 Stockholm Exhibition was an important point of reference, where designers blended local materials with modernity to create comfortable and luminous spaces.
The concept of "Scandinavian design" was coined in 1954, following a North American exhibition of the same name that promoted both the lifestyle and interior design of the Nordic countries.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, CremeMaterialWoodNumber of items5BrandKoefoed HornsletHeight78 cmWidth48 cmDepth45 cmSeat height43 cmSigns of usageScratches
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