Niels Jl Moller
Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Naugahyde, Teak
20th Century Serving Tables
Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Papercord, Teak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak, Papercord, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Papercord, Birch, Teak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Papercord
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
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Niels Jl Moller For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Niels Jl Moller?
Niels Otto Møller for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Find a collection of vintage Niels Otto Møller furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.