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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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 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
$2,904 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of four Model 77 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Beautifully crafted from solid teak, with softly curved backrests and original...
Teak, Textile
$568
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Stuhl J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Niels O Møller Modell 75 Teak
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful chair by Niels O. Møller, model 75 for sale. The chair has been professionally refurbished by an upholsterer. It has been reupholstered and also received ...
Teak
$2,772 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Model 80 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
Set of four model 80 dining chairs 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 condition, with minor age related markings and signs of use. We also have two matching Moller #65 armchairs to make the perfect dining set of six...
Teak
$4,840 / 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 J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 64 Armchair By Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 64 captain's dining armchair in teak wood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Den...
Fabric, Teak, Bouclé
$3,388 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Niels Otto Møller. Pair of Model 71 Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and timeless pair of Model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1950s. Crafted in solid teak, the chairs f...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$2,371Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 Teak and Papercord Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 teak dining armchair was designed by Niels Otto Moller 1959 and manufactured by his own company: J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark, in the 1960s. T...
Teak, Papercord
$2,964 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
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
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
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
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
Sold
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 J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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
Niels O. Moller Model 78a Rosewood & Papercord Stool
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Moller - Model 78a stool Solid rosewood stool designed by Niels O. Moller and produced by his own company J.L Moller Mobelfabrik. The rosewood frame has been refinished a...
Papercord, Rosewood