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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Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair is made up of one chair with a round metal label and the other chair without any label. Despite these differences the wood col...
Hardwood
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs of Cherry Wood
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair have been made continuously since 1962. These chairs were made in the period 2010-2020 of cherry and black w...
Cherry
Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
Hardwood
Kurt Ostervig teak dining chairs circa 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Set of five dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig (without a round table pictured) made in Denmark about 1960. Only 5 chairs (not 6 in the set).
Teak
Danish Dining Chairs designed by Erik Kolling Andersen & made by Peder Pedersen
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Peder Pedersen: Set of seven dining chairs of Brazilian rosewood. Seat upholstered with horse hair. Manufactured by Peder Pedersen. Probably desiogned by erik Kolling Andersen, given...
Rosewood
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made between 1964 and 1969. Chairs require new black leather, which is included in listing...
Teak
Pair of Model 62 Carver Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
A rarely seen pair of model 62 carver armchairs, designed in 1966 by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The frames are made from solid rosewood that have been refin...
Rosewood
Niels Otto Møller Armchairs Model 57 Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs model 57 designed by Niels Otto Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Price listed is / chair.
Leather, Teak
Vintage J.L. Moller 78s Chairs, Set of 2
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair moller chairs, model 78 with new black danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and gouges in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. the model 78 is in my opinion the best niels moller design...
Papercord, Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
Hardwood
Pair of Niels O. Møller model 65 Dining Chairs - Denmark, 1968
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Niels Otto Møller Model 65 Dining Chairs: Timeless Craftsmanship Meets Modern Elegance The Niels Moller Model 65 Dining Chairs embody the perfect blend of form, function, and Danish design excellence. Originally designed in the 1960s by the legendary Niels Möller, these chairs are celebrated for their minimalist aesthetic, ergonomic comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship. Each chair is meticulously crafted from the finest wood, showcasing Møller's signature joinery and attention to detail. With their clean lines, subtle curves, and elegant profile, the Model 65 dining chairs effortlessly complement a wide range of dining tables and interior styles. The gently curved backrest and contoured seat provide optimal support, ensuring a comfortable dining experience that will last for generations. Whether you're furnishing a modern dining room or enhancing a classic interior, the Niels Møller Model 65...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of 2 Harry Østergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Karis, Nyland
Fantastic pair of two dining chairs model 61 designed by Harry Østergaard and manufactured by Randers Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The chairs have very nice characteristic, typical D...
Leather, Rosewood
