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Niels Otto Møller

Danish, 1920-1982

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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Iconic Designs from Niels Otto Møller
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Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Chair
Niels Otto Moller bench model 63 teak and paper cord Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic bench model 63 designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This beautiful shaped bench is made of solid teak tapered wood and the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

Set of 4 Niels O. Møller Model 75 Oak Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century set of 4 oak and paper cord side chairs designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers. Handsomely designed by the Danish designer, these "Model 75" chairs feature ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Oak

Single Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 83 Chairs by Niels Moller, 1970s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Danish teak Model 83 side chairs designed by Niels Moller. Teak frames with near new condition paper cord seats. The frames are in good original condition with some wear and pa...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Oak Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 71 dining chairs, oak Set of 8 oak dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mob...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Cotton, Cord, Oak

Danish Modern Niels Otto Moller Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Niels Moller Dining chairs. Set includes 2 arm chairs and 2 side chairs. Newly upholstered and in good condition. 1970's Danish modern.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Niels Otto Møller

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Wood

Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each oth...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Rosewood

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 chair measures: 19.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches E...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Rope, Teak

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Niels Otto Møller furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Niels Otto Møller furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 305 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Niels Otto Møller were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for Niels Otto Møller furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £450 and can go as high as £25,640, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,925.

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