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.
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
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 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 75 Chairs, Niels Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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 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 Four Model 78 Chairs, Niels Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 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
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
$14,274 / 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 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 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
$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
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 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
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
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
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
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
$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
$1,290 / item
Teak 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. Fully restored, oiled wood surface with new foam and ne...
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
2010s Niels Otto Moller for JL Moller Model 80A Teak Stool with Woven Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 80A Ottoman Stool, initially designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Moller in 1963. This particular example was produced in Denmark in the 2010s. It is a simple, classi...
Steel
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 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
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
$18,964 / 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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
$1,390 / item
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-...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 4 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 4 Niels Otto Møller dining chairs. Model 77 is an iconic mid-century piece, crafted in teak and featuring woven papercord...
Cord, Teak
Niels Moller Rosewood Model 55 Chair with Leather Seat, 1951
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
5er Set Niels Otto Møller Stühle Modell 71 Bouclé JL Mollers 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Set of 2 Niels O. Møller Model 65 Armchairs, MCM, Denmark 1968
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
$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
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 Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in rosewood designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Rosewood
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
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
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 Set of 12 Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and back rest in rosewood designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Teak Niels Moller Model 55 and Model 71 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Niels Moller Model 71 Chairs and 2 Model 55. Stamped. Armchairs are 21.5wide. Original seats.
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Oak wood Dining Chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, BY
Original dining chair by Niels O. Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Designed in 1954, Model 75 is a compact, elegant side chair with a gently curved backrest, ...
Papercord, Birch, Oak
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 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
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
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 4 Niels Møller for J. L. Møllers Solid Rosewood Model 78 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, this model is easily one of the most beautiful to ever come out of a Danish design house. This is the armless version, which ac...
Upholstery, 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
$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
Teak Niels Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 - 12 Available
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve 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 waitin...
Leather, 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