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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Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 64"W x 41.5"D x 27.5"H....
Rosewood
XXL Niels Møller Expandable Dining Table with 8 Folke Ohlsson Dining Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table with DUX Chairs, Danish Modern, 1960s XXL SCANDINAVIAN ELEGANCE A stunning extra-large Danish modern dining set, featuring an extending ta...
Teak
Exceptional Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table, Danish Modern, 1960s A stunning extra-large Danish modern extending dining table designed by Niels Møller and manufactured by Gudme Møbelfa...
Teak
Vintage Danish Extending Dining Table by Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish extending dining table by Niels Moller. This was made in Denmark by JL Moller Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. Thi...
Wood
Niels Otto Moller large extendable dining table in rosewood Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This beautiful large extendable dining table was designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller, Denmark, circa 1960. A refined example of Danish Modern design, it combine...
Rosewood
Extendable Dining Table in Teak by Niels Møller Fro J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining table designed by Niels Møller. Produced in Denmark by J.L. Møller during the 1960s. Made from teak. "Dutch" inlays that is stored conveniently underneath the main table top. ...
Teak
Original Niels O Moller Midcentury Esstisch J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik ausziehbar
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen originalen Esstisch von J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der auf bis zu 236cm ausziehbare Tisch wurde vom bekannten Desig...
Teak
Niels Otto Møller Model 12 Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A large Model 12 dining table by Niels Møller for JL Møllers. Features sturdy teak construction with a generous rectangular top supported by a softly curved apron...
Teak
Niels Møller Gudme Mobelfabrik Rosewood Table w/ Leaves
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval mid-century modern dining table designed by Niels Møller. Comes with two 19 1/8" leaves, and stamped underneath. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Rosewood
$2,103Sale Price|57% Off
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Teak Dining Table created by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Elegant Niels O. Møller teak dining table produced by J.L. Moller. It is extendable on both sides, doubling the top surface. A playful deta...
Wood
Midcentury Esstisch JL ausziehbar Niels Møller Palisander Vintage
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen ausziehbaren Vintage Esstisch aus Palisander zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Niels Otto Moller, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner des 21...
Rosewood
1950s Danish Extending "Model 9" Banqueting Dining Table In Teak By Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb extending "model 9" dining table in teak by Niels Otto Møller for JL Moller, circa 1950. It can be extended to three lengths; 130cm, 183.5cm and 237cm. It is 90cm wide, and...
Teak
Midcentury Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley in oak, designed by Maa. Hans Jørgen Wegner. Great original condition.
Oak
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson. Manufacturer: DUX. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Teak. Condition: These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
Teak
Extendable Round Dining Table by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Göteborg, SE
This elegant dining table is a timeless creation by Danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by the renowned Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Ka...
Rosewood
$2,800
H 29.73 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
Brass
Dining table MOMENT, Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Dining table MOMENT by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1980s. Powder-coated metal frame in matt grey with a frosted glass top. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...
Metal
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
$3,195
H 29.75 in W 87.5 in D 48 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Dining Table
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Teak
$3,195
H 28.5 in W 101.25 in D 35.5 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Walnut Draw-Leaf Dining Table
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
$3,250
H 29 in W 100.5 in D 55.25 in
Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-in-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a highly functional, Danish-made expansion dining table built from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the...
Wood, Teak
Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak dining table, 1960s Vintage Danish modern extendable dining table. Two draw out extension leaves. Rounded tapered le...
Teak
$3,200
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Danish Midcentury Round Extension Dining Table in Teak by Ole Hald for Gudme
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen, Ole Hald
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful all original round dining table with beveled edges greatly designed by Ole Hald for Gudme Møbelfabrik in the mid-late 1960s. Superb quality and excellent condition with bea...
Teak
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
Iron
$3,200
H 29.25 in W 103 in D 38.75 in
Teak Expandable Dining Table in the style of Niels Moller Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted early Mid Century teak wood dining table with two 21.5" pullout leaves to each end. The table can seat up to ten people depending on the chairs you choose with wo...
Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 104.75 in D 39.25 in
Mid-Century Model No. 9 Dining Table by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model no. 9 expanding dining table. Designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller, circa 1950s. This Danish teak table features two leaves stored within the table for the h...
Wood, Teak
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H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in
Niels Otto Moller model 15 dining table in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful model 15 dining table designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. A superb example of Danish modern craftsmanship, this piece embodies the refin...
Rosewood
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H 28.5 in W 100.5 in D 41.5 in
Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted teak extension dining table By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 62.5"W x 41.5"D x 28.5"H. E...
Teak
Danish Modern Expanding Teak Dining Table by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning Danish Modern teak dining table, meticulously designed by Niels Otto Møller and crafted by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. This exquisite piece exe...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 49.61 in
Round Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak by Niels O. Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful Scandinavian dining table by Niels O. Møller. This table is extendable and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The table is made of solid oak wood and is in very good restore...
Oak
Niels Otto Møller 254 Extendable Dining Table
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
The table’s clean lines are complemented by beautifully tapered legs and subtly rounded edges, creating a light, sculptural profile. It includes two extension leaves that seamlessly ...
Wood
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H 28.75 in Dm 46.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Round Extendable Teak Dining Table by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: D / L x H 122.5 / 174 x 72.5 cm (48.2 / 68.5 x 28.5 inches) A very elegant Danish dining table by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller, Denmark, 1950s. The table impresses wi...
Rosewood
N. O. Møller Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
N. O. Møller coffee table in partly solid rosewood. Made by J. L. Møller.
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 87.41 in D 48.04 in
Niels Otto Moller, Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table for Gudme mobelfabrik, 1970s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uxbridge, GB
For sale is a stunning Niels O. Møller dining table, expertly crafted by Gudme Møbelfabrik in the 1970s. This exceptional piece features a bookmatched rosewood veneer top that highli...
Rosewood
JL Moller Round Rosewood Dining Table and Four (4) Chairs Set
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Round table with Four (4) Mid-century Danish rosewood armchairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller, Model 66, Denmark, circa 1974. The chair frames are crafted from solid santo...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.25 in W 87 in D 47 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Moller Rosewood Dining Room Set Table & 6 Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Discover the epitome of Danish Modern Design with this exquisite Niels Moller rosewood dining set, a true masterwork. Made of Brazilian rosewood and comes with six matching chairs w...
Fabric, Textile, Rosewood
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H 28.25 in W 86.75 in D 47 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Dining Room Table
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and iconic Niels Otto Moller rosewood expandable dining table. The table has two leaves that make it oval shaped. If both of the leaves are removed, the table becomes 47" ...
Rosewood