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.
Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs with Papercord Seats, Set of Six
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 48 x 80 x 52 cm, seat height 44 cm (Width x Height x Depth) Set of six original and authentic dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. Møll...
Papercord, Teak
J.L. Moller Teak Model 78 and 62 Dining Chairs Set of 6 Danish Vinatge 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six dining chairs features an elegant organic profile with sculpted slatted backrests. It includes four standard side chairs and two captain chairs with sweeping armrests...
Teak
Set of Four Model 75 Chairs, Niels Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 75 chairs, design Niels Møller, manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Teak frame, papercord seat. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and ...
Papercord, Teak
Niels Otto Moller large extendable dining table rosewood Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A large and refined extendable dining table designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted in rosewood, the table feature...
Santos Rosewood
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 Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller, pair of dining chairs, model '78', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s. A beautiful dining set designed by Danish Niels Otto Møller. Carved from the rich, lustrous grai...
Leather, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Dining Set for J.L. Møller, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 7
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An exceptional and highly elegant dining set designed by Niels Otto Møller for the renowned Danish manufacturer J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dating from the 1960s. The set consists of a...
Rope, Wood
Niels Otto Møller Six Model 75 Teak Dining Chairs, New Danish Paper Cord Seats
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 50 × 47 × 75 × 44 cm (19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height (each chair). Set of six Model 75 dining chairs in solid teak, designed...
Papercord, 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
$14,386 / set
Set of 6 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 6 solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The se...
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of 6 Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Model 83 Niels Moller Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
$1,598 / item
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Danish Modern Elegance: A Niels Otto Møller Model 57 Teak Armchair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dronten, NL
A masterclass in restraint and craftsmanship, this Model 57 Armchair embodies the quiet perfection of Danish Modern design. Designed in 1959 by the legendary Niels Otto Møller for J....
Naugahyde, Teak
Niels Møller Rosewood & Papercord Model 64 Armchair, 1966
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Niels Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 Niels O. Møller Model 78 Teak & Papercord Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of six Model 78 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Made in warm-toned teak, the chairs have slender sculpted frames, gently curved...
Papercord, Teak
$1,290 / item
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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. Fully restored, oiled wood surface with new foam and ne...
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
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
Niels Otto Møller - Pair of Rosewood and Black Leather Arm Chairs Model 62
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of arm chairs (Model 62) in rosewood, designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962 for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The set has been meticulously cared for by a single owner and is in ex...
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Set of 6 Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 75 by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage set of 6 dining chairs original from the 1950s. Model No. 75 designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller, made in Denmark. High-quality solid teak frame with a wove...
Teak
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 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
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Delft, NL
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark Teak chairs with fabric wool upholstery Model 80, 1970s Marked in the wooden frame under the seat...
Teak
$15,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Set of 4 Teak Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs- Model 71, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 teak Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Niels Møller for J.L. Moller. One of the most organic designs you'll ever see. Model number- 71. Perfectly executed joinery c...
Papercord, Teak
$19,113 / set
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.25 inch...
Upholstery, Teak
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
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
$7,124Sale Price|20% Off
XXL Niels Møller Expandable Dining Table with 8 Folke Ohlsson Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, Folke Ohlsson
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
Set of Six J.L. Møller Model 80 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, Original Fabric
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An outstanding set of six authentic J.L. Møller Model 80 dining chairs, crafted in Denmark in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Model 80 is one of Møller’s most refined and least freque...
Fabric, Teak
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller Model 71 dining chairs, 1951 Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark. The Model 71 was one of Moller’s first designs and remains an all time Danish classic...
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
1960s Set of 6 Danish Teak and Papercord Dining Chairs 84 by Niels Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage set of 6 dining chairs original from the 1960s. Model No. 84 designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller, made in Denmark. High-quality solid teak frame with a wove...
Papercord, Teak
Hardwood Dining Chairs Model 71 By Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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 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 Models 75 and 78 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Models 75 and 78 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.25 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ch...
Upholstery, 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
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
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
5er Set Niels Otto Møller Stühle Modell 71 Bouclé JL Mollers 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 5er Set dänischer Teakholzstühle von JL Mollers Mobelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Niels Otto Moller und wurde beka...
Fabric
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 55, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid teak frame with a woven papercord seat, model 55. Designed in 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Normal patina due to...
Leather, Hardwood
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
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, IDF
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with fabric wool upholstery Model 80, 1970s Marked under the seat
Rosewood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 49 × 49 × 79 × 46 cm (19.3" × 19.3" × 31.1" × 18.1") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Exceptional and rare set of six dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møll...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
$1,390 / item
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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-...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Stool in Teak and Red Fabric
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, stool or ottoman, model 80A, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Elegant in line and practical to use, this stool by Niels Otto Møller is ex...
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
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. ...
Papercord, Rosewood
$10,523Sale Price / set|20% Off
Niels Otto Mølller set of two Chair 62 in Rosewood and Leather, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 62, produced in rosewood by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, showcases the quintessential elegance of Scandinavian design. This iconic armchair fea...
Leather, Wood
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
Møller Model 56 Teak Chair by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers, 1956
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The iconic Model 56 Armchair was designed in 1954 by the renowned Danish designer Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by the traditional J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. To this d...
Teak
$1,595 / item
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 glossy finish new upholstered. (A...
Hardwood, Bouclé
Vintage Model 77 Teak Side Chair Niels Otto Møller Mid Century Danish Modern
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Model 77 teak side chair designed by Niels Otto Møller, featuring a gracefully curved wooden backrest and a hand-woven paper cord seat. Dimensions:...
Rope, Teak
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 68 Oak & Papercord Armchair, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Weesp, NL
Niels Otto Møller Model 68 Oak & Papercord Armchair, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1981 An elegant Model 68 armchair in solid oak with a hand-woven natural papercord seat, designed in 1...
Papercord, Oak
Set of 6 Model 71 chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Torino, IT
The Model 71s designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s show very clearly that typically Danish way of working with wood through light, continuous, almost organic lines. The teak st...
Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22.75 wide x 21 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm h...
Rope, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Teak Bench with Handwoven Papercord Seat, J.L. Møllers, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 150 x 45 x 40 cm (Width x Height x Depth) Rare bench designed by Niels O. Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. Møller is ...
Papercord, Teak
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