Description
Expertly crafted Mid-Century Modern Danish teak nightstands by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Moblefabrik. These are an exemplary specimens of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, beech interiors, beautiful teak wood exterior and easy gliding drawers are hallmarks of the superior craftsmanship on these pieces. When considering an investment in vintage modern furniture, It all comes down to fit and finish. The angles here are all connect at 90 degrees with absolute precision. The gaps between the drawers are almost undetectable yet they slide out with ease. The pulls and edges are sculpted and contoured with subtleties that collectively elevate these Kofod Larsen teak nightstands to heirloom quality.
Each drawer has a simple lipped handle in solid teak with carved finger grip making them easy to use. The drawers are made of solid beech to ensures strength and stability. Our restoration team spent many hours restoring these nightstands to like-new condition. There isn’t a scratch to be found.
About Ib Kofod Larsen:
Furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen was born Denmark in 1921 and studied at the Danish Royal Academy in Copenhagen. In 1948, he won the Holmegaard glass competition as well as an annual award from the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild. The latter drew the attention of Danish furniture manufacturer Faarup Møbelfabrik, and Kofod-Larsen went on to create some of his most beautiful works for the company, including his rosewood Model 66 sideboard, during the 1950s. He also designed furniture for several other leading mid-century manufacturers, both at home and abroad, including High Wycombe, Christensen & Larsen, Carlo Gahrn, Bovenkamp, Petersens, and Fredericia Furniture.
Kofod-Larsen frequently worked with gorgeous woods, such as teak and rosewood, as well rich leathers. Clean, sculptural lines characterize much of his work. Notable designs include the U-56 or Elizabeth Chair (1956), composed of a light teak frame and upholstered leather that was purported to have been named for England’s Queen Elizabeth II after she purchased a pair during a visit to Denmark in 1958; as well as the airy and modern Penguin chair (1953). The latter (sometimes referred to as the Shell) features a curved back that embraces the sitter and was originally produced by Petersens in Denmark. It went on to also find great success with the Selig company, which imported and sold thousands of copies in various iterations (settees, dining chairs, and more in various woods and upholsteries) in the U.S. market starting in the 1950s. Kofod-Larsen’s striking teak and leather-upholstered Sälen (or Seal) easy chairs for OPE (also 1950s) have become increasingly popular on the vintage market in recent years.
Kofod-Larsen passed away in 2003. Today, the designer’s pieces have become more frequently collected, in large part due to Kofod-Larsen’s talent for honoring the innate qualities of his chosen materials. These teak nightstands are no exception.
