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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 71 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Chair
Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Chair
Niels Otto Møller Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs, model 71, teak, papercord, Denmark, 1951 Designed by Niels Otto Møller, these dining chairs are exemplary for ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Teak

Danish Rosewood and Leather Niels Møller Model 80A Stool for J.L. Møllers
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern dining chair stool model 80A designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik. This piece features a minimalistic design crafted with sculptural solid rosewood leg...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Leather, Rosewood

Set Of 4 Dining Chairs - Model 83 - Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of 4 dining chairs Model 83 in teak, designed in 1974 by Niels O. Møller for J.L.Møller in Denmark. ​​​​​​​The papercord is original and is still in good condition. It does ha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Niels Otto Møller

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Teak, Papercord

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959 A rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Leather, Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Møller 55 arm chair in teak with new black leather seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Teak Moller 55 arm chair. This chair will work well as a desk chair or side chair. Designed in 1951 By Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møllers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Leather, Teak

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller- Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959 A rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niels Otto Møller

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Rosewood, Leather

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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 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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