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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Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 10 1960's Teak and Italian leather dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller, 8 side chairs model 77 and 2 armchairs model 56, fully restored and newly re-upholstered in Ital...
Leather, Teak
Set of Eight Niels Moller Danish Teak Model 75 Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of eight model 75 dining chairs in solid teak by the Danish designer Niels Moller, for J.L. Mollers, ca. 1960s.
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 83 side chair designed by Niels O. Møller in 1970s Denmark showcases refined Scandinavian craftsmanship. Solid teak frame features signature vertical slat backrest with five ge...
Papercord, Teak
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller 'Model 75' Teak and Cord Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of Danish Modern craftsmanship, these authentic Model 75 dining chairs were designed by renowned Danish cabinetmaker Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik....
Teak
Set of four N. O. Møller Dining Chairs, solid teak, full grain leather
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four N. O. Møller dining chairs with frame of solid teak. Seats new upholstered with tan aniline leather Model 75, made by J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Niels Otto Møller, Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 64"W x 41.5"D x 27.5"H....
Rosewood
Niels Otto Møller Model 79 Chairs Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
✨ Niels Otto Møller Model 79 Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1960s – Iconic Danish Design 🌟 The displayed price is for the complete set of 6 chairs. A stunning set of six Niels Otto Møll...
Papercord, Teak
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
The frames of the chair have been carefully restored and refinished by our cabinetmaker to ensure that it's in excellent condition with only few and minimal signs of age and use and ...
Papercord, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 71 Dining Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, 1951 Niels Moller's Model 71 dining chair was one of his earliest and most expressive works, designed in 1951 in the ear...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Model 83 Niels Moller Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF SIX MODEL 83 TEAK DINING CHAIRS Designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Denmark, circa 1970 31 3/8" H x 18 7/8" D x 19 1/2" W, 17 1/2" H to seat A very nice vintage se...
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the less common Moller designs, especially in solid rosewood, this expansive set of 10 dining chairs features two Carver model 57 chairs and 8 dining chair model 77 chairs. ...
Rosewood, Papercord
2 Niels Otto Moller #75 Woven Teak Side Chairs by J.L Moller Denmark (A)
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well crafted teak wood and woven rope parchment side chairs by one of the original designer of the Mid Century Danish modern furniture movement. The elegant sculptural...
Teak
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood and Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning set of six mid-century Danish modern dining chairs designed in 1962 by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1980s. There are five o...
Rosewood, Papercord
$1,598 / item
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
Hardwood
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Model 71 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Danish Mid Century Tea
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Chairs — Model 71 in Teak Designed in 1951, Model 71 was one of Niels Otto Møller’s earliest and most iconic designs. This particular set was produced in ...
Papercord, Teak
Hardwood Dining Chairs Model 71 By Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with black leather upholstered seat, designed by Niels Otto Møller 1963 in Denmark, mdel 71. Original condition not restored. Set of four.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Eight Danish Teak and Leather Niels O Møller Dining Chairs Models 75 & 56
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs (two captains model #56 and six side model #75) in teak designed in the 1950s by Niels Ole Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark. Early 1960s exam...
Leather, Teak
$4,712Sale Price|20% Off
Niels Otto Møller Hardwood Armchair Model 64, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid hard wood frame, Model 64 armchairs, designed in 1966 by Niels Moller for his own workshop: J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark. The seats have been newly woven in Danish papercord...
Hardwood, Papercord
$3,853Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s A stunning extra-large Danish modern extending dining table designed by Niels Møller and manufactured by Gudme Møbelfa...
Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Danish chairs in teak with braided seats made of waxed cardboard cord. The seats are meticulously hand-laced with over 120 meters of natural c...
Wicker, Teak
$7,135Sale Price|20% Off
XXL Niels Møller Expandable Dining Table with 8 Folke Ohlsson Dining Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table with DUX Chairs, Danish Modern, 1960s XXL SCANDINAVIAN ELEGANCE A stunning extra-large Danish modern dining set, featuring an extending ta...
Teak
Danish Modern Set of 4 Teakwood & Papercord Dining Chairs by N.O. Møller, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A refined set of Danish Modern dining chairs, Model 71. designed by celebrated Danish designer Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Expertly crafted in solid ...
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Model #71 Chairs by Niels Møller in Teak and Moss Green Velvet, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined pair of vintage Model #71 dining chairs by Danish master craftsman Niels Otto Møller, dating from the 1960s. Expertly crafted in solid teak, these chairs exemplify the eleg...
Papercord, Teak
1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful, fully restored, Model 75 chairs designed by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller, and manufactured by JL Møllers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The frames are made of solid t...
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 2
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Height: 29.53 in. (75 cm) Width: 19.69 in. (50 cm) Depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the 1950s was manuf...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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...
Papercord, Rosewood
$1,190 / item
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Original condition. Delivery time 3-4 weeks. Up to 12 a...
Teak
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962. Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered in pre...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 77 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. Finishes: Walnut Seat: black Leather or Bla...
Walnut
Set of 6, Niels O. Møller Model 80, Teak Dining Chair, Denmark 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 50 × 51 × 77 × 44 cm (19.7" × 20.1" × 30.3" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Set of six original and authentic dining chairs designed by Niels O. Mø...
Wool, Birch, Teak
Niels Otto Moller sideboard in rosewood J.L. Mollers Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing sideboard by Niels Otto Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a beautiful example of Danish craftsmanship at its highest level. Execute...
Rosewood
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Niels O. Moller Model 80
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller by Moller - Hojbjerg, ( model 8 ) circa 1970's. These iconic chairs feature solid teak frames, w...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 6 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 6 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark ...
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 62 Mid Century Danish Teak Captains Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Model 62 Mid Century Danish Teak Captains Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 21.75 wide x 20.25 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chai...
Teak, Upholstery
Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Mod. 65 Sculpted Armchair, Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of teakwood armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for T.L. Moller of Denmark, chair model #65. Gorgeous, elegant chairs with sleek lines and amazing wood grain. All are mark...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Chairs – Oak, 1950s, Refurbished, Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Chairs — Model 75, 1950s Version: Stained Oak. Rare variant. Price is for the set of six chairs. An iconic Danish mid-century design by Niels Otto Mølle...
Papercord, Oak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The sculptural teak frames and woven paper cord seats have a beautiful...
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Rosewood Dining or Desk Chair Model 78 Woven Papercord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Rosewood Dining or Desk Chair, designed by Neils Moller, Denmark, circa 1960s. This is the Model 78 chair executed in rosewood and woven papercord.
Rosewood, Papercord, Wood
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchairs, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Pair of Model 62 Armchairs in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rose...
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Moller, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wien, AT
Add a touch of Danish elegance to your home with this set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Model 71 dining chairs, an iconic mid-century design. Niels O. Møller designed this chairs for his ow...
Walnut
Set of 6 N.O. Møller Model 75 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs model 75 designed by N.O. Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made in solid teak and are known for their simple Danish design, orga...
Teak
Vintage Niels Otto Møller #65 Arm Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Niels Otto Møller, a distinguished Danish furniture designer and founder of J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, left an indelible mark on mid-century modern design. Renowned for his beautifull...
Wool, Teak
A pair of Niels Otto Moller Armchair Model 57, Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the less common Moller designs, especially in solid rosewood, this pair of Moller 57 armchairs was made by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in 1959. ...
Papercord, Rosewood
6 Niels Otto Moller model 78 Dining Chairs in Original Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This group of 6 Niel Otto Moller's Model 78 chair was designed in 1962 and made before 1970 given the round metal JL Moller labels, which were discontinued in 1970. The group of si...
Hardwood
$19,142 / set
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 77 dining chairs, 1959 A set of 8x solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The s...
Papercord, Rosewood
Vintage Danish Extending Dining Table by Niels Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish extending dining table by Niels Moller. This was made in Denmark by JL Moller Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. Thi...
Wood
Mid-Century Beech Dining Chair No. 75 by Niels Möller for J.L. Möller, Leather
By Niels Otto Møller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in München, BY
Beautiful, single Niels O. Møller Model 75 dining chair made of beechwood and black leather seat, manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A beautiful, original mid-century vintage pie...
Leather, Beech
Niels Otto Møller Teak and Leather Dining Chairs, Models 66 & 83
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six teak dining chairs, model #83 designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Makers mark stamped on each chair. The chairs currently have a brown leather u...
Leather, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Dining Chair, Vintage Hardwood Design, 1951
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Moller Model 77, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wien, AT
Add a touch of Danish elegance to your home with this set of Niels Otto Møller dining chairs. Model 77 is an iconic mid-century piece, crafted in teak and featuring woven papercord s...
Cord, Teak
Niels Møller Rosewood & Papercord Model 64 Armchair, 1966
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller - Model 64 Armchair A rarely seen rosewood example of Niels Moller's classic Model 64 armchair, designed in 1966 by Møller for his own company J.L. Møller Møbelfabri...
Papercord, Rosewood
10 Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 71 dates to 1968 and is an exceptional chair offerin...
Teak, Upholstery
Set of six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of six amazing rosewood dining chairs by Niels O. Møller. Black leather seats. The fluency of the design and the hornlike details at the seats and on the backrests give these cha...
Leather, Rosewood
12 Teak Niels Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 by J.L Møbelfabrik of Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 12 model 78 Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik chairs in stock. Makers mark stamped on each chair. The chairs currently have a variety of upholstery and are wa...
Leather, Teak
$6,586Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Original Blue Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of six dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue cord was designed in 1951 and made during the 1970s. The cord is in excellent condition despite 45-50 years of a...
Cord
$973Sale Price|30% Off
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Set of eight Niels Otto Moller dining chair Model 77 in Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of 8 Brazilian rosewood dining chairs Model 77 designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Newly re-papercorded seats, the maker's mark is on the bott...
Papercord, Rosewood
Rare Model 62 Oak Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 56 × 52 × 78 × 44 cm (22.0" × 20.5" × 30.7" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Front armrest height: approx. 67 cm (26.4") Exceptionally rare armchair designe...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Niels Moller Rosewood Model 55 Chair with Leather Seat, 1951
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 55 Armchair, 1951 Niels Moller's Model 55 armchair was one of his earliest and most expressive works, designed in 1951 in the early days of operating his own fa...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962 Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1962. The frames are made fr...
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood