Sideboard FA66 by Ib Kofod Larsen (Sold)
ON HOLD – Large sideboard designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and produced by Faarup in the 1960’s in Denmark. This credenza with 4 doors and 4 top drawers is one of Kofod Larsen’s best designs. It oozes sophisticated elegance with its clean lines, conceiled door and drawer handles and the beautiful rosewood grain pattern that runs across the door panels. The top drawers open very smoothly and are very clean. Inside the main body, there’s height adjustable shelving and a compartiment with 4 drawers that have been painted brown-grey by the previous owner. Further in very good condition with few using marks and the maker’s designer label still present on the back. With designs like this, Ib Kofod Larsen made an international name for himself as one of the heavyweight champions of Danish design. A collector’s item, not to be missed.
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Dimensions:
W: 230 cm
D: 50 cm
H: 76 cm
Weight: approx. 60 kilo
Material: rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003) was a pioneering Danish architect and designer, best known for his iconic “Seal” and “Penguin” chairs. After studying cabinetmaking and completing his education at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1948, he opened his own studio in Copenhagen.
Kofod-Larsen’s designs spanned furniture, radio and TV cabinets, silverware, and industrial products. His experimental approach led him to collaborate with Dansk Glasfiber Industri in 1953, helping to develop new materials for furniture design.
Practical and beautiful
Larsen’s design philosophy was closely aligned with the values of Danish modernism, which sought to create aesthetically pleasing, yet functional pieces for everyday use. He was a key figure in the Danish Modernism, creating practical and yet beautiful pieces crafted from luxurious woods like teak and rosewood, paired with leather.
His international success grew after he moved abroad, gaining recognition in the US and Europe. He worked with top manufacturers in Denmark and abroad, including High Wycombe, Bovenkamp, and Fredericia Furniture. His most celebrated works include the “Model 66” sideboard and the ‘Seal’ ‘Fugu’ and ‘Penguin’ chairs.
Though initially underappreciated in Denmark, Kofod-Larsen’s decision to work internationally marked a turning point in his career, earning him lasting recognition. Today, his designs are treasured by collectors, and he is regarded as a key figure in 1950s Danish modern design.
