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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J.L. Moller Teak Model 78 and 62 Dining Chairs Set of 6 Danish Vinatge 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
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
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
Set of 10 Danish Modern Niels Moller Dining Chairs, Model 75, Circa 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 10 Danish modern Niels Moller model 75 teak dining chairs with newly upholstered leather seats in brown, circa 1960s. These stunning dining chairs are in beautiful condition. ...
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Model 78 Chairs, Niels Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 78 chairs, design Niels Møller, manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Rosewood frame, burgundy leather upholstery. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor ...
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
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
Set of four N. O. Møller Dining Chairs, solid teak, full grain leather
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
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
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller 'Model 75' Teak and Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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 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
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
$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
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
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
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
$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 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
Set of 6 Niels O. Møller Model 78 Teak & Papercord Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
$14,182 / set
Set of 6 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 6 solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The se...
Papercord, Rosewood
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
$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 4 Teak Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs- Model 71, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
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 6 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
$3,782Sale 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
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
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Teak
$7,023Sale 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 6 Model 78 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 N.O. Møller model 78 dining chairs in rosewood by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Danish design classic from the 1950s. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: N.O. Møller — Manufacturer: ...
Leather, Rosewood
Møller Model 56 Teak Chair by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers, 1956
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
$18,842 / 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
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered by Niels O. Møller, 1951
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Hairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Niels O. Møller, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Savak wool fabric S...
Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 4
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of four Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L....
Papercord, Birch, Teak
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...
Papercord, Rosewood
Dining Chairs #75 by Niels O. Møller, Mid Century Design by J. L. Moller, MCM
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 50 × 47 × 75 × 44 cm (19.7 × 18.5 × 29.5 × 17.3 in) (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) Original set of four dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and pro...
Birch, Teak, Leather
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
Set of 10 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 ten dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møll...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
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
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
$6,483Sale 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
Set of 2 Niels O. Møller Model 65 Armchairs, MCM, Denmark 1968
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 58 × 56 × 76 × 44 cm (22.8" × 22.0" × 29.9" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Front armrest height: approx. 26.0" Rare original armchairs designed in...
Birch, Teak, Wool
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
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 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
Pair of Model #71 Chairs by Niels Møller in Teak and Moss Green Velvet, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
No. 56 Teak Wood Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, 1950s, Leather
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 22.8 × 22.0 × 29.9 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This elegant Model 56 dining chairswas designed by Niels O. Møller and manufactured by J.L....
Birch, Teak, Leather
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, BY
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
$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
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
Set of 4 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 4 Niels Otto Møller dining chairs. Model 77 is an iconic mid-century piece, crafted in dark Walnut and featuring woven co...
Cord, Walnut
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
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 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
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of eight Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, IDF
5 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with Original Cognac leather upholstery Model 80, 1970...
Rosewood
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
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
Niels Moller Model 20 Rosewood Credenza for JL Moller, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish Modern rosewood Model 20 credenza, designed by Niels Moller for JL Moller. Masterfully crafted by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in the 1950s of Brazilian r...
Rosewood