Working in rich woods to create durable furniture that is today recognized for its elegant simplicity and solid craftsmanship, Niels Otto Møller was one of the original designers of the famed Scandinavian modern movement that swept through postwar Europe and, eventually, the United States.
At the age of 19, Møller studied to be a cabinetmaker, gaining a strong affinity for working with natural materials. He furthered his education at the local design academy in his hometown of Århus, Denmark, where, in 1944, he established J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Møller’s first chair — called simply No. 1 — was introduced in 1946. In 1961, he expanded his thriving business by opening a factory in Højbjerg, producing his popular dining chairs as well as armchairs, lounge chairs, tables and more. Rather than unnecessary ornamentation, he focused on a warm and more minimalist approach that valued function over form. Nearly all of his pieces, from the 1962 Model 78 chair to his simple tables, feature gentle curves formed from woods such as rosewood and teak (a sought-after material among furniture designers of the time).
Though the furnishings boasted a contemporary look and were a departure from the ornate designs of the recent past, Møller’s company crafted all of them using traditional, age-old techniques. For instance, the 1959 Model 77 side chair’s seat is handwoven using a single 425-foot-long cord. Today, the Danish furniture designer’s refined pieces continue to be as sought after as they were when mid-century modernism was in full swing.
The company, still based in its original factory, remains a family business, now headed by Møller’s granddaughter, Kirsten Møller. Along with new pieces, they craft the celebrated original designs, from raw wood to finished assembled products, that made J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik a renowned name in Danish Modern design.
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$6,084 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 N.O. Møller Model 75 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs model 75 designed by N.O. Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made in solid teak and are known for their simple Danish design, orga...
Teak
$9,095 / set
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Niels Moller Models 75 and 78 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Models 75 and 78 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.25 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ch...
Upholstery, Teak
$12,000
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 & 62 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Niels Otto Møller, a distinguished Danish furniture designer and founder of J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, left an indelible mark on mid-century modern design. Renowned for his beautifull...
Teak
$8,363 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of eight Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
$8,658 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 6
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Model 77: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" Dimensions Model 57 (with armrests): approx. 22.8" × 20.1" × 29.9" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This original s...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
$4,900 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 4
Located in Emeryville, CA
An iconic Danish design, the Møller No. 78 dining chair was created in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Known for its elegant lines and exceptional crafts...
Teak
$7,362 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs Model 75
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 teak dining chairs model 75. Danish paper cord seat newly restored.
Teak
$9,500 / set
H 29.75 in W 19.63 in D 19.25 in
Set of Eight Danish Teak and Leather Niels O Møller Dining Chairs Models 75 & 56
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs (two captains model #56 and six side model #75) in teak designed in the 1950s by Niels Ole Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark. Early 1960s exam...
Leather, Teak
$7,800 / set
H 31.38 in W 19.5 in D 18.88 in
Set of 6 Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Model 83 Niels Moller Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF SIX MODEL 83 TEAK DINING CHAIRS Designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Denmark, circa 1970 31 3/8" H x 18 7/8" D x 19 1/2" W, 17 1/2" H to seat A very nice vintage se...
Upholstery, Teak
$7,421 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs Model 77 by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A vintage set of 6 Model 77 dining chairs in teak and blue woven cord, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and produced in Denmark, originally designed in 1959...
Fabric, Textile, Cord, Wood, Teak
Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 10 1960's Teak and Italian leather dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller, 8 side chairs model 77 and 2 armchairs model 56, fully restored and newly re-upholstered in Ital...
Leather, Teak
1960's Jens Risom Style Walnut Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern walnut and fabric armchairs in the style of Jens Risom, fully restored and re-upholstered, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Fabric, Walnut
1960's Walnut Armchairs With Blue Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern walnut and brass armchairs with new blue leather upholstery, newly restored and re-upholstered in blue leather, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass
Ejvind A. Johansson High Back Teak Danish Armchair
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish teak high back armchair designed by Ejvind A. Johanssen, in vintage condition with minor wear to the teak, newly re-...
Fabric, Teak
Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs With New Ultrasuede Upholstery Set Of 4
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 4 custom order Karl Springer goatskin Onassis armchairs, newly re-upholstered in ultra suede fabric, lightly restored with some wear and patina to the leather due to a...
Goatskin, Ultrasuede
1950's American Design Sculptural Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
1950's American design sculptural walnut armchairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Walnut, Fabric
