Moller Rope Chairs
Niels Moller Model 57 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship. The overall condition of the chairs' rope is excellent, with the exception of one chair that has
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
H 30.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship. The overall condition of the chairs' rope is excellent, with the exception of one chair that has
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
H 30.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Niels Moller Mid Century Teak Model 75 and 77 Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Mid Century Teak Model 75 and 77 Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Rattan, Rope
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
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Danish Wood and Woven Rope Chairs by N. Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik 1966
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wood and woven rope chairs by N. Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik, 1966
Curved and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Teak & Rope Chairs Model 71 Chairs by Niels Moller, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Series of ining room chairs with l seats in brand new Danish paper cord, 6 available. Chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Danish Teak and rope chair, model 71 by Niels Otto Moller 1960.
By Neils O. Möller
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chair for dining room. This is an iconic model of Scandinavian Design designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood & Rope Dining Chairs Model 71 by Niels Otto Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Set of 4 Scandinavian chairs for dining room with redone rope seats. Chairs with a very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Danish Teak Chairs and New Danish Rope, Model 71 by Niels.O. Moller, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Nice pair of Scandinavian dining room chairs with beautiful and comfortable seats completely redone
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Danish chairs in Teak and new rope, model 71 by Niels Otto Moller 1960.
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chairs for the dining room. This is an iconic model of Scandinavian Design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Niels Moller Danish Teak Model 83 Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat, 1970s
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s Niels Moller Model 83 Chair has a teak frame and woven off white seat. In good original
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Niels O. Møller Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs 71 in Wood and Rope, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
. Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik with wooden structure and woven rope seat, Denmark 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Niels Moller Model 77 Mid Century Teak Roped Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 77 mid century teak roped dining chairs - set of 8
Each chair measures: 19.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Classic Set of Eight Teak and Rope Dining Chairs by J L Moller, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original matched set of teak Møller Model #56 and #77 dining chairs in excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Rope
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning set of 8 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Neils Moller Set of 4 Cord Rope Side Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of four, curved wood side dining chairs, with cord rope
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Niels Moller Model 71 Mid Century Danish Rope Seat Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller model 71 mid-century danish rope seat teak dining chairs - set of 6.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 32 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Niels Møller Dining Chairs, Model 71 in Teak, Denmark 1951
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pristine set of dining chairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Set of 6 Scandinavian Rope and Teak Chairs in the Style of Niels Otto Moller
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in the style of Niels Otto Moller, made in the 1960s.
Rope
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
1960s Set of 8 Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful set of eight 1960s teak dining chairs – model 71 – designed by Niels Otto Møller for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Four Danish Dining Chairs, attributed to Niels Moller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four danish dining chairs possibly designed by Danish designer Niels Moller. Label says
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
SET OF 6 DINING CHAIRS DESIGNED BY N.O. MOLLER
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 6 pale oak dining chairs with rope seats designed by Niels Ole Møller for J.L Møllers, c
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rope
Pair of Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chair Model 71 by Niels Otto Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of (2) vintage Danish rope seat dining armchairs by Niels Otto Moller. The model 71 classic
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Set of 4 Hovmand-Olsen Model #71 Teak and Rope Dining Chairs for J.L. Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four Model #71 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31 in W 19.25 in D 17 in
Danish Model No. 75 Chair by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1970
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 wooden chairs and blue rope. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the chairs. Small
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Pair Of Niels Otto Møller Danish Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair mid century modern Scandinavian armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and made by J.L
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Rope
Niels O. Moller Dining Chair in Teak and Green Rope Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels O. Møller for Imperial Møbler, dining chair, model 71, teak and rope, Denmark, 1950s.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
8 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model 75 by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Eight Danish rope seat dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. The classic roped seat chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Pair of Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chair Model 56 by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of (2) vintage Danish rope seat dining armchairs by Niels Otto Moller. The model 56 classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six teak dining chairs with rope seats and sculpted backs. Rope is near excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Scandinavian Farmhouse Teak Rope Chairs Midcentury JL Moller Danish Ladder Backs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1981 Teak + Wickered Paper Cord Model Nº 85 side chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 19 in D 20 in
JL Moller Rush Rope Danish Teak Side Desk Nº 75 Dining Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original Vintage Danish chair. A very clean and lightly used example. Just procured from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Teak
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Dining Chair Rope Seat by Niels Moller C1970
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant single teak dining or desk chair. Teak frame with rope seat hand woven
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 29.75 in W 19.75 in D 19.5 in
Niels Moller Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Danish modern dining chairs, designed by Niels Moller, Denmark, circa 1960s. The teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model #71 Teak and Rope Dining Chairs for J.L. Moller
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Model #71 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Teak
Set of Seven N.O. Møller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A seven-piece set of teak model 71 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
1950s Teak Armchair Model #56, Designed by Niels Moller for J.L Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Gorgeous Sculptural 1950s teak and rope arm chair - Model #56 designed by Niels Moller for J.L
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Niels O. Møller Teak Model 82 Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Panningen, NL
Rare set of four vintage Danish modern model #82 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Set of Four Danish 1960s Design Wooden Teak and Rope Chairs
By Jorgen Moller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of four Danish 1960s design chairs with teak structure and woven rope seat, subtle work at the
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Six Niels Moller Model 78 Danish Rosewood Roped Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six Model 78 Danish rosewood dining chairs with roped seats designed by Niels Moller.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Niels Otto Moller Teak Dining Chair Model No. 77 Set of Eight, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Niels Otto Moller teak dining chair model no. 77 set of eight, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Nils Moeller Chairs Jl Moeller, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of Nils Moeller high back chairs manufactured in Denmark by JL Moeller in the 1960s. The cord
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
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Teak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
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Moller Rope Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of moller rope chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique moller rope chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rope. Moller rope chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Moller rope chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Moller rope chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are consistently popular.
How Much are Moller Rope Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $9,579 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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