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 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
Six Niels Moller for JL Moller 80A Teak Stacking Stool / Benches
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish stools, model 80A, designed by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960. Crafted from solid teak with newly upholstered seats in black leather. Versatile...
Leather, 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
$3,773 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
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
$4,679 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik. Solid teak frame with papercord. Set of 4. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
Papercord, Teak
$2,969
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Niels O Moller model 62 carver chair in East Indian Rosewood, produced by JL Moller, Denmark. In good structural condition with one minor restor...
Wood
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
$2,281
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Rare Model 62 Oak Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 56 × 52 × 78 × 44 cm (22.0" × 20.5" × 30.7" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Front armrest height: approx. 67 cm (26.4") Exceptionally rare armchair designe...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
$518
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Original Niels O Møller Hocker J.L. Møllers Modell 80 danish Teak
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Hocker aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Niels Otto Moller, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner des 20. Jahrhu...
Cord, Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Papercord, Teak
$2,400
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Model 79 Chair For J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 79 dining chair in rosewood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a compa...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,539 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 2
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 22 × 19.7 × 29.5 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height, Seat height) Original pair of dining chairs by Niels O. Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denma...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Niels Møller Model-71 Leather & Teak Arm Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
$6,200 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of six Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. ...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
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H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Teak and Papercord Stool by Niels Otto Møller, model 80A Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak and Papercord Stool by Niels Otto Møller, model 80A Denmark 1960
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Rosewood Stool in Ivory Boucle
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Stool, designed by Niels Moller, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in a plush ivory boucle fabric. It is a versatile size and could be u...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
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H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Oak Stool Model 80a by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7 × 14.2 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height) This authentic Danish stool was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. Mollers Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Model 8...
Papercord, Birch, Oak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Niels O Moller teak stool 80a with black wool fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Niels O Moller teak stool 80a with black wool fabric, Denmark, 1960s In remarkable condition, looks like never used.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 18.5 in W 19.63 in D 14.75 in
Danish Rosewood and Leather Niels Møller Model 80A Stool for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern dining chair stool model 80A designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik. This piece features a minimalistic design crafted with sculptural solid rosewood leg...
Leather, Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Niels Moller Model-80A Teak & Leather Stool
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Wood, Teak
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H 18.51 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Stool Model 80A by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Model 80A stool. Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. So...
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 18.12 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
N. O. Møller Pair of Stools 80a Teak + Papercord for J.L. Møller Danish Modern
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of stools model no. 80A designed in 1963 by the Danish cabinet maker and furniture designer Niels Otto Møller (1920-1982) manufactured by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Aarhus, De...
Papercord, Teak
Niels Otto Moller Teak Stool Model 80a by JL Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Mateo, CA
Model 80a stool designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by J.L. Moller of Denmark. This has teal legs with an upholstered seat. The upholstery is poss...
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Møller Model-80A Teak & Cognac Leather Stool for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist stool designed by Niels O. Møller for his family-owned company J.L. Møllers in Denmark during the 1960s. This stool feature an ergonomic design and are comprised of solid ...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Model 80A Stool in Teak with Black Leather Seat by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
The model from series #80A ottoman/stool, designed in 1963 by Niels Møller is made out of teak wood with black leather seats. The stool comes with slightly tapered legs and was manuf...
Teak
Danish Teak Stool by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage stool designed in 1963 by the Danish cabinet maker and furniture designer Niels Otto Møller (1920-1982) and manufactured by J. L. Møllers Møb...
Papercord, Teak