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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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 75 by Niels O. Møller. New model
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller. New production, still handmade in the historical Møllers workshop in Denmark. Finish: oiled oak. Seat: natural or black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Niels Otto Møller

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Oak

Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Chairs Model nr 75 + Ottoman model 80A 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in GOIRLE, NL
High quality Danish design from the 1960s. A creation by Niels Otto Møller, for his J.L. Møller Factory in Hojbjerg, Denmark🇩🇰. This particular model no. 75 was designed in 1954. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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

1960s Model 80 Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
The model 80 dining chair was designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL. Møllers in the 1960s The comfortable chairs are in good vintage condition If you wish to have the chairs reuphol...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Fabric, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Simple, yet elegant. Originally designed in 1951. This set still retai...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Stool Model 80a by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50 x 36 x 44 cm. The model 80A ottoman, designed in 1963 by Niels Møller is a minimalistic footrest made out of teak wood with slightly tapered ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Birch, Teak

Niels Møller model 71 dining chairs in teak Denmark 1951
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptionally large set of 12 Model 71 chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark in 1951. These chairs are not only beautiful but al...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Upholstery, Teak

6 x Niels Otto Møller dining chairs Model 83 Papercord Teak Restored
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and rare Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller. The chairs are finished in Teak and fitted with new papercord. Design peri...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

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Niels Otto Møller furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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 344 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, Kai Kristiansen, 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 $556 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,838.

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