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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$5,198 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Moller, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wien, AT
Add a touch of Danish elegance to your home with this set of 4 Niels Otto Møller dining chairs. Model 77 is an iconic mid-century piece, crafted in dark Walnut and featuring woven co...
Cord, Walnut
Set of 4 Model 79 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Mølle
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in 1966 by Niels Otto Møller, Model 79 is one of the most celebrated Danish dining chair designs. Recognized for its refined craftsmanship and sculptural form, this model ha...
Cord, Teak
$8,152 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1960s, Model 78
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The iconic model 78 Dining Chair was designed in 1954 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. This is one of his most famous and widely appreciated designs - Model 78. Cra...
Papercord, Hardwood
$5,198 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Moller Model 77, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wien, AT
Add a touch of Danish elegance to your home with this set of 4 Niels Otto Møller dining chairs. Model 77 is an iconic mid-century piece, crafted in teak and featuring woven papercord...
Cord, Teak
$7,593 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Model 65 Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller 'Moller', Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb set of four N.O. Møller (Moller) model 65 dining chairs, in very good original condition, with original green wool fabric. Designed in 1962 for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Den...
Wood
$3,780 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Juliane Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Classic Scandinavian lines meet warm teak wood. Each chair has been reupholstered in a grey fabric, giving them a fresh ...
Fabric, Teak
$3,780 / 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
$3,662 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 "Lis" teak chairs by Niels Kofoed, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
An elegant set of four "Lis" model chairs, by Niels Kofoed, crafted from solid teak, featuring the iconic design of mid-20th-century Scandinavian furniture. Their slender silhouette...
Teak
$2,303 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Niels Otto Moller Set of 4 Dining Chairs Model-84 for Højbjerg, Denmark 1970s
By Niels Otto Møller, Højbjerg & Møller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid Century Modern period set of 4 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1970s and produced by J.L. Møller in Denmark. These chairs are made of solid beech wooden frame...
Fabric, Beech
$3,995 / set
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 4 Model 83 Chair by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller, Denmark, c. 1970's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
This exquisite set of four Model 83 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish design from the 1970s. Crafted from solid teak, each chair showcases the wood’s warm, rich grain and smooth finish, with gracefully sculpted backrests featuring vertical slats that provide both support and visual lightness. The original oatmeal knit fabric upholstery, with its subtle texture and neutral tone, complements the teak’s natural beauty while offering a tactile warmth that enhances the chairs’ inviting aesthetic. Tapered legs and a minimalist silhouette reflect Møller’s dedication to functional beauty, making this set a perfect addition to a modern dining space or a collector’s curated interior. These chairs embody the enduring appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship, blending form and function with understated sophistication. Niels Otto Møller (1920–1982) was a renowned Danish furniture designer and the driving force behind J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen, Møller founded the company in 1944 with a vision to create furniture that combined traditional craftsmanship with modernist principles. His designs, including the iconic Model 83 chair...
Teak
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of four mid-century modern dining chairs in solid teak and woven cord seats, Denmark, 1960s. A refined and sculptural design, defined by its softly curved backrest with vertical...
Papercord, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by C. Linneberg for B. Pedersen, Denmark, 1970's
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Looking for some fresh and crisp Danish elements in your house? A set of 4 newly upholstered teak chairs in petrol blue wool that forms a good ...
Teak
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller chairs in Wood, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Chairs in Wood, Denmark, 1960's This set of six Model 78 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller has just come out of restoration and they turned out beautiful...
Papercord, Wood
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by C. Linneberg & B. Pedersen, 1970s
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Looking for some fresh and crisp Danish elements in your house? A set of 4 newly upholstered teak chairs in petrol blue wool that forms a good contrast with the very warm brown wood....
Fabric, Teak
Niels Otto Mølller set of two Chair 62 in Rosewood and Leather, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 62, produced in rosewood by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, showcases the quintessential elegance of Scandinavian design. This iconic armchair fea...
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovey set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs in oak. Guillerme et Chambron were a celebrated French design duo—Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—whose work became iconic in...
Oak
