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Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 6 dining chairs by designer Niels O. Moller (#71) in teak with black leather seats.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Niels Otto Møller model 77 rosewood dinning chairs. Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Braga, Braga
6 Niels Otto Møller model 77 in rosewood. Produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Two Rosewood, Black Leather Niels Otto Møller Chairs, Model 78. c1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
A set of two rosewood side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962, each chair is stamped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs of Cherry Wood
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair have been made continuously since 1962. These chairs were
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs Model 78 by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare set of 12 Scandinavian midcentury dining chairs model 78 by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark. These
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels Otto Møller "Model 67" Chair for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Utrecht, NL
. When Niels Otto Møller designed a chair, he would find the materials and then design the furniture. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Set of four Niels Otto Møller dining chairs No 83
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four of the iconic dining chairs by Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Made by J.P. Møller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Niels Otto Moller Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Niels Moller Dining chairs. Set includes 2 arm chairs and 2 side chairs. Newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of six dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats is in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 5 Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Mølle
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
Set of 5 teak dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Otto Møller Eigth Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eigth fully restored teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Model 62 Carver Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
been woven in new Danish paper cord in our workshop. Designer: Niels Otto Moller Producer: JL Moller
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Design By Niels Otto Möller, Denmark 60s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Möller, made in Denmark in the 60s. In very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller, set of four dining chairs, model 78, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s. A beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Model 80 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J. L. Møller factory in the 1960s. In fantastic condition, with
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Sculpted Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of eight exotic rosewood and vinyl armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for T.L. Moller of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Chairs Model nr 83 1970's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in GOIRLE, NL
High quality Danish design from the 1970s. A creation by Niels Otto Møller, for his J.L. Møller
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Antique 1770s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 Denmark Teak & Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous pair of Niels O. Møller design model 78 dining chairs with sculpted teak frame and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Papercord Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 6 beautiful Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
5 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller vintage dining chairs Model 56 Oak Restored
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 4 beautiful vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller, model 56
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 8 vintage dining chairs Niels Otto Møller Model 71 & Model 55
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 8 beautiful Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Original Blue Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of six dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue cord was designed in 1951 and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord

Set of 6 Model 75 & Model 56 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
A wonderful set comprising of four model 75 and 2 model 56 dining chairs by Danish designer Niels
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller in newly upholstered Danish Cord, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chairs with Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of eight dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original black leather seats is made up
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 10 Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer Niels Otto Møller. Created in the 1960s, these chairs are a testament to Møller's commitment to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Chairs Model nr 75 + Ottoman model 80A 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in GOIRLE, NL
High quality Danish design from the 1960s. A creation by Niels Otto Møller, for his J.L. Møller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 12 Niels Otto Moller 1958 Dinings Chairs with Original Grey Wool Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of twelve dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original grey wool woven cord seats is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Mid-Century Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Teak Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely stunning pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern chairs model 78 designed in 1962 by Niels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Pair of Model 65 Dining Chair in Teak and Leather by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
minor age related markings and signs of use. Designer: Niels Otto Moller Producer: JL Moller
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller 1958 Dinings Chairs with Original Blue Wool Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of eight rosewood dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Møller model 79 dining chairs, set of 14, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big set of 14 dining chairs model 79 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather, Upholstery

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs Mod. 78 by Niels Otto Möller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Danish modern Pair of teak dining chairs Mod. 78 with Textile cord seats designed by Niels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1962 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair, 1959 Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
4 Rosewood Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Niels Otto Møller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Set of 4 Rosewood Danish dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Rosewood Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Niels Otto Møller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. Highly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '75', teak, fabric, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original green wool seat is especially
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool

1960s Model 80 Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
The model 80 dining chair was designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL. Møllers in the 1960s The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Niels O. Møller Modell 84+67 heavy Teak Chairs 6pcs.
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uetze, NI
Here you get a very nice restored set of Niels O. Møller teak chairs mod. 84 and one 67. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Twelve Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs with Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller twelve rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Papercord

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Niels Chair Otto For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic niels chair otto available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every niels chair otto was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a niels chair otto, we have 885 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer niels chair otto, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each niels chair otto bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Niels Chair Otto?

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Niels Otto Møller for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.