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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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
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
Set of Four Niels Otto Moller Model 78 chair in Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Iconic set of four Brazillian rosewood dining chairs model 78, designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrik in 1954. This set is in original condition, with new papercord....
Papercord, Rosewood
Six Fully Restored Customizable N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom upholstery The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by...
Rosewood
1960s Niels Otto Møller Eigh Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller eight rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rosew...
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
1960s Ten Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Papercord Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Ten Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom upholstery The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik...
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
Six Fully Restored N. O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each ...
Rosewood
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 O. Møller Twelve Rosewood Dining Chairs with Papercord Excellent Condition
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller twelve rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rose...
Papercord, Rosewood
Model 62 Teak Dining Armchair by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak dining armchair designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962 and manufactured by JL Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark with Danish [paper] cord seats. The teak chair has a curved backrest ...
Papercord, Teak
Model 78 Teak Dining Side Chair by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak dining side chair designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962 and manufactured by JL Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark with Danish [paper] cord seats. The teak chair has a curved backres...
Papercord, Teak
Ten Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organically-shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into e...
Rosewood
Set of 10 Side Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of ten (10) teak ladder back dining chairs with papercord seats. *New seats included + lead time.
Seagrass, Teak
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller six rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rosewoo...
Rosewood
1960s Niels Otto Møller Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 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 elegant organic sh...
Teak
Niels Otto Møller, Side chair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
For J. L. Møller c.1960s Cherry wood and leather H81 x W55 x D46 cm Seat Height 48cm
Leather, Wood
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 Eight Restored Dining Rosewood Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Niels Moller Eight Restored Dining Rosewood Chairs Including Custom Upholstery The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik....
Rosewood
Niels Otto Møller Four Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored 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 li...
Rosewood
Set of 8 Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A rare set of eight Model 71 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for his father’s company JL Møller. Each features solid rosewood construction with an elegantly cu...
Wool, Upholstery, Rosewood
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
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
$595
H 31.5 in W 19.625 in D 19.128 in
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
$3,776 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Moller for J.L.Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs in oak by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller. The model 85 chair is one of Moller's stoutest designs in their large variety of chair designs, perfect constructed chairs wi...
Leather, Oak
Niels Otto Møller Model 56 Teak Armchair with Woven Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in Decatur, GA
Niels Otto Møller Model 56 Teak Armchair with Woven Cord Seat, Denmark Elegant Model 56 armchair designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, a beautifully e...
Cord, Teak
$12,302 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 78 Made In Rosewood By N.O Møller From 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 78, designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller's Furniture Factory in the 1950s. The chairs are made of rosewood, known for its durabilit...
Rosewood
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
$19,918 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
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
$9,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
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
$6,639 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Niels Otto Møller Four Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored 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 li...
Rosewood
$6,798
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
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
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
6 Original J.L. Møller Model 85 Danish Teak Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An outstanding set of six authentic Model 85 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller, crafted in Denmark in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The Model 85 is distinguished by its elegantly s...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Model No. 78 Chair by Niels Moller - Single
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Danish single side chair. This chair is the model no. 78 designed by Niels Moller. The sculpted teak frame is absolute perfection with its subtle details and silhouette. ...
Leather, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.75 in D 19.25 in
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model 78 by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Model 78 by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s A stunning set of four Danish modern teak dining chairs, Model 78, designed by Niels Otto Møller ...
Rope, Teak
Six Danish N. O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Danish N. O. Møller Rosewood Dining Chairs by J.L- Møllers The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller ...
Rosewood
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six 'Model 71' teak dining by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, circa 1950s, was just refinished and ready to be placed immediately into your int...
Papercord, Teak
Set of 6 Moller Dining Chairs model 78 and 62 Rosewood & Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic set of 6 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrikin 1954. The set comprises of four model #78 chairs and two model #62 carver ar...
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of Six Rosewood Moller 82 and black leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic set of 6 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrik in 1954. The set has been completely restored, with all new black leather seat.
Papercord, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Pair Of Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchairs, 1966
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
Leather, Rosewood
N. O. Møller dining chairs in teak, model 78
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
N. O. Møller dining chair with frame of teak New upholstered with dark brown Savanne leather from Arne Sørensen. Model 78, Made by J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1960s.
Teak, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Niels Otto Møller Twelve Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs with Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller twelve rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rose...
Rosewood, Papercord