Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Niels Koefoed

Hornslet Denmark 1962- 

Niels Koefoed is a distinguished Danish furniture designer renowned for his work in the mid-century Scandinavian modern tradition. His family had roots in furniture manufacturing—his father, Einar Koefoed, founded a factory in Hornslet in the 1920s.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Koefoed crafted elegant dining chairs and tables using hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, and cherry. Iconic models include the “Peter” chair (1957) and the “Eva” chair (1964), the latter characterized by its tall, graceful silhouette and feminine form—narrow shoulders and full hips.

His designs remain highly sought after today, both in vintage markets and through authorized reproductions by Danish brands. Niels Koefoed’s furniture embodies the refined craftsmanship, organic form, and timeless simplicity that define Scandinavian modern design.

We have not offered any works by Niels Koefoed at auction

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