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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Set of 8 Niels Otto Møller Model 75 in Oak and Papercord, 1960s Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful set of 8 oak dining chairs, Model 75 by Niels Møller. Produced in the 1960s in Denmark at J.L. Møller's Møbelfabrik. Probably the most successful and appreciated design by ...
Papercord, Oak
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
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
Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs Model 77 by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A vintage set of 6 Model 77 dining chairs in teak and blue woven cord, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and produced in Denmark, originally designed in 1959...
Fabric, Textile, Cord, Wood, 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
Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
Hardwood
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 8 Danish Modern Teak Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A sculptural and highly sought-after set of eight Model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1950s–1960s. Executed in beautiful...
Teak
Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Chair, Danish Mid Century Teak Dining Chair 1956
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Chair by Niels Otto Møller – Model 77, 1956 Design Designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1956, Model 77 is one of his most iconic and refined designs. This particular chair was l...
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Rosewood Chairs Model 71 by Niels O. Møller, 1970s. Set of 6.
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Chairs Model 71 by Niels O. Møller, 1970s. Set of 6. Set of six Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabri...
Wool, Rosewood
$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 glossy finish new upholstered. (A...
Hardwood, Bouclé
Set of Eight Danish Teak and Leather Niels O Møller Dining Chairs Models 75 & 56
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
$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
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 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
$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
2 Niels Otto Moller #75 Woven Teak Side Chairs by J.L Moller Denmark
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
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Stool in Teak and Red Fabric
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of four mid-century modern dining chairs in solid teak and woven cord seats, Denmark, 1960s. A refined and sculptural design, defined by its softly curved backrest with vertical...
Papercord, Wood
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
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 Otto Møller Stool in Teak and Papercord Model 80A, 1960s Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Balen, BE
Designed by Danish furniture designer Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s, the Model 80A stool exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and organic simplicity of Scandinavian Modern design. ...
Papercord, Teak
$18,800 / 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
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
Suite of 4 teak chairs by Niels Otto Moller, model 75, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This suite of 4 Scandinavian teak chairs. Model 75 by Niels Otto Møller, published by Møllers Møbelfabrik. The frame is in solid teak and the seat in straw. This Danish set is in goo...
Straw, Teak
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
2 Niels Otto Møller Model 55 Armchairs, 1950s, Vintage – Reserved for Gary
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Niels Otto Møller Armchair – Model 55, Teak with Danish Cord Seat First designed in 1951. This piece was likely produced in the 1960s. The price is for both chairs shown in the pho...
Teak
Niels Otto Møller Chair, Model 75 (1950s) – with Repair – Vintage Danish Mid-Cen
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Møller Chair, Model 75 (1950s) – with Repair A beautiful single dining chair, Model 75, designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1950s. Crafted from solid teak, the frame has...
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
$6,469Sale 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
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 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
Pair of Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
Hardwood
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
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
$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 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 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
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 Otto Møller Armchair Model 62 Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model 62 designed by Niels Otto Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Rosewood Model 62 with Leather Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
The Model 62 armchair, designed in 1962 by Niels O. Møller and produced by his own company J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik is a true Danish design icon. Møller opened his factory in 1944 in ...
Leather, Rosewood
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. The pair feature excepti...
Papercord, Rosewood
1 of 3 Vintage Niels Otto Møller Chair, Model 71, Dark Oak, Danish Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71 Dark Dyed Oak One chair from a set of four Model 71 chairs by Danish designer Niels Otto Møller, crafted in the rarer dark dyed ...
Oak
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
$1,303Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller Model 77 Chairs, 1950s – Teak Wood, Renewed Seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
✨ Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller Chairs, Model 77 (1950s) – Timeless Danish Design 🇩🇰 Add a touch of Danish elegance to your home with this set of 4 Niels Otto Moller chairs from the ...
Papercord, 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
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
2 of 12 of Niels Otto Moller Dining Chairs, Model 75, Teak, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
🌟 Pair of Niels Otto Moller Dining Chairs in Teak – Model 75 (1950s) Price listed is for 2 chairs, with a total of up to 12 chairs available. This pair of dining chairs, designed ...
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 Møller Dining Chair Set (6) – Models 77 & 57, Teak, Danish Cord, Vintage
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs — Models 77 & 57 First designed in 1959, likely produced in the 1960s. Price is for the full set of 6 chairs (2 armchairs + 4 side chairs). ...
Teak
Niels Moller Model 83 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Model 83 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a s...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair Niels Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Mid Century 1950s Vintage
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of 2 Niels Møller Chairs, Model 77 – 1950s, Fabric Upholstery The price is for the pair (2 chairs). Solid teak wood frames, professionally restored and freshly oiled. The seats...
Fabric, Teak
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
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 Moller 57 armchair was made by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in 1959. The chai...
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
Pair of Model 65 Dining Chair in Teak and Leather by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
Set of two armchairs, model 65 in solid teak with a rich brown coloured leather. Designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J. L. Møller factory in the 1960s. In fantastic...
Teak
Model 64, Niels O. Møller Armchairs in Rosewood, Produced by J.L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Goteborg, SE
These two elegant armchairs by Niels O. Møller were made by the Danish high quality furniture make J.L.Møller. The model was numbered 64. This pair is made in solid rosewood and has ...
Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Model 62 Armchairs by Niels Moller, 1962
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller Model 62 armchair, 1962 Rosewood armchairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. New black aniline leather seats. Dimensions: H ...
Leather, Rosewood
4x 60s 70s Chairs Teak Dining Chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s Chairs teak dining chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s Object: 4x chair Manufacturer: J.L. Mollers Condition: good Age:...
Fabric, Teak