Niels O. Møller Teak Armchairs Model 57 Denmark 1960s

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Niels O. Møller Teak Armchairs Model 57 Denmark 1960s

About the Item

Nice set of four armchairs by Niels O. Møller model 57 in solid teak wood and ocher yellow colored leatherette. Measure: H 77 cm, W 57 cm, D 48 cm, SH 46 cm. Excellent condition. Worldwide shipping. Niels Otto Møller always relied on his uncompromising craftsmanship, often reconsidered his designs for years, and thus developed a much smaller program to his equally well-known fellow designers. But this also means perfect designs, which are still very much in demand today. Especially his dining chairs established his worldwide reputation and still stand in the finest mansions all over the world. The Danish carpenter and furniture architect thus belongs to the group of the Golden Age of furniture architecture there, although, unlike most other furniture designers, he had neither studied at the School of Arts and Crafts nor at the Academy of Arts. He learned his trade as a craftsman and accomplished it by creating his own art designs in his own furniture factory in Aarhus. At just 24, Niels Otto Møller was already managing a successful company, and in the early 1950s he exported not only within Europe, but even to the USA. He was only able to meet the overwhelming demand by continuously expanding production and initially by locating the company near Aarhus (Højbjerg suburb). Until the 70s his "JL. Møllers Möbelfabrik" grew and the demand for its chairs all the way to Japan. Niels Otto Møller, born in 1920 in Aarhus Dk, not only had great economic success. He also received many honours, such as the "Danish Furniture Industry Furniture Award" in 1981, because he had managed to combine traditional craftsmanship with modernity. He died quite young in 1982.

Creator:
J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Faux Leather,Teak
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Very good condition.
Seller Location:
Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU980810258423

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J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Family-owned and operated since its inception, furniture manufacturer J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik is known to collectors for its impeccably crafted vintage chairs, dining tables and more. Its production of elegant, built-to-last furniture that favors pared-back functional forms over ornamentation has earned the company an international reputation as a leading manufacturer of Scandinavian modern furniture.

J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik was founded in 1944 by noted furniture designer Niels Otto Møller. Hailed as one of the most influential pioneers of Danish furniture design, Møller trained as a cabinetmaker before going on to study design in his hometown of Åarhus, Denmark. Here he founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and designed his first chair, the aptly named No.1. In 1961, owing to high demand, the company moved their production headquarters to their plant in Højbjerg, Denmark, where they remain to this day. Møller’s company gained renown initially for their dining chairs but eventually became an important name in the manufacture of other household furnishings including armchairs, credenzas and dining room tables.

While J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik streamlined and modernized the production of their furniture over the years, much of their fabrication process still adheres to time-honored traditions. Their furniture is built from sturdy, durable materials such as rosewood and teak (the latter came to define the simple shapes of mid-century modern design). Many of their most iconic designs, including their Model 77 chair, still incorporate handmade features such as woven seats.

Vintage J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik furniture remains as popular today as it was at the height of the mid-century modern period. After Møller’s death in 1982, control of the company was handed down through his family. It is now led by his granddaughter, Kirsten Møller, who strives to uphold her grandfather’s vision. The original designs of Niels Otto Møller, including his legendary Model 78 chair, remain in production today.

Furniture produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik can be found in prestigious institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The company was awarded the Danish Furniture Industry Prize in 1981.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik seating, tables and storage cabinets.