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This paper cord seat model designed by Niels O. Møller is a beautiful piece of the “84” series. In 1944, Niels Otto Møller founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a company that has received many awards, including the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981.

Møller was an important representative of Danish postwar design and had always been committed to excellence and the use of the finest materials. This chair stands as evidence why many Danish architects succeeded at the craft of furniture design. The precision of the structure and the rush weaving is evident at first glance, showing great geometric order. Driven by function, Møller’s focus on practicality, structural stability, and a design in favour of these principles can be observed in the straight lines and absence of excess decoration. The organically moulded solid wood frame and the straw seat make this model a classic. Noteworthy for its functional and aesthetic qualities, woven straw has been a staple material in Scandinavian furniture design. This model’s simplicity and honest elegance combined with mid-century Danish modernism makes it an exceptional piece of furniture. The woven seating and teak structure give this model a warm and cosy feel all while staying very functional.

The manufacturer, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik was well-known for its work ethic. It is said that when Niels Otto Møller designed a chair, he would find the materials and then design the furniture which often took him five years to complete. This work ethic - exemplified by this “model 84” chair - is why the Møller collection is relatively small for a company that’s been around for more than 70 years, and that’s what makes Møller so special.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and marks on the wood. The straw seat has some small stains on it.

Dimensions:

19.68 in W x 18.89 in D x 29.92 in H; Seat height 18.5 in

50 cm W x 48 cm D x 76 cm H; Seat height 47 cm

About the designer:

Niels O. Møller (1920 - 1982) is an important representative of Danish postwar design and had always been committed to excellence and the use of the finest materials.

In 1939, he finished his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker and continued his studies at the Århus School of Design. In 1944, he founded his own furniture factory, J. L. Møllers Mobelfabrik and became an independent designer and producer. Along with the production of classical tradition furniture, Niels Møller worked for two years in a small workshop of the factory to design his first chair: N° 1. From there on, the company produced all models of Niels O. Møller. Over the years J.L. Møllers Mobelfabrik grew and began to export to Germany, the US and Japan.

In 1981, the company was awarded with a "Dansk MøbelIndustri Furniture Prize" with a special mention for its ability to combine quality craftsmanship and modern production. Niels O. Møller remained famous for his elegant teak and rosewood furniture as the iconic series 78, a model of lightness and purity. It is a reference in Scandinavian design. Today, J.L. Møllers remains family property and continues to produce all models of Niels O. Møller.