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Armchair Model 62 in Rosewood by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1962

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This is the most beautiful of all Møller chairs, an original 'model 62' dining chair in vivid flamed rosewood. Known and appreciated for its round and anthropomorphic shape and therefor lovely to sit in. Since most of these chairs were produced in teak and without arm rests, this construction with rosewood by Møller makes this a rare object and a true collector’s item. It is a catcher of the eye in every living room, not only because of its design, but also because of its perfect condition. This chair is no longer in production in rosewood which makes it quite hard to find / rare. Tagged by Møller 4474/17. We would like to point out that this armchair is made of a unique type of wood (rosewood, (dalbergia)) with beautiful properties, but nowadays highly protected. Fortunately, we are talking about an older piece of furniture, made in a period when this type of wood was not yet protected. We will therefor arrange the necessary documents for you, required for international transport (CITES) and this will take normally about 5 to 6 weeks. We tell you this in advance, because we would like to set the right expectations concerning dates of arrival. In short, we will deliver this unique piece neatly and legal, as it should be, but it will take some time. It’s worth it!

Creator:
Niels Otto Møller (Designer)
Design:
Model 62 Chair
Dimensions:
Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Faux Leather,Rosewood
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1962
Condition:
Seller Location:
Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5211222275112
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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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