Niels Otto Mller model 80A teak paper cord stools Denmark 1960

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Very nice and rare stools model 80A designed by Niels Otto Mller and manufactured by J.L. Mller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1951. This beautiful shaped Scandinavian stool is made of solid teak wood and it has an original paper cord seat. Its in very good original condition with normal wear from age and usage. Works very good as a pair ,so stylish .Creator: Niels Otto Mller (Designer)Dimensions: Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Sold As: Set of 2Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Teak,Hand-WovenPlace of Origin: DenmarkPeriod: 1960-1969Date of Manufacture: 1960sCondition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Den Haag, NLReference Number: 1stDibs: LU2783342180342Shop All Niels Otto Mller

Niels Otto Mller

Working in rich woods to create durable furniture that is today recognized for its elegant simplicity and solid craftsmanship, Niels Otto Mller 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, Mller 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 rhus, Denmark, where, in 1944, he established J.L. Mllers Mbelfabrik. Mllers first chair called simply No. 1 was introduced in 1946. In 1961, he expanded his thriving business by opening a factory in Hjbjerg, 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, Mllers company crafted all of them using traditional, age-old techniques. For instance, the 1959 Model 77 side chairs seat is handwoven using a single 425-foot-long cord. Today, the Danish furniture designers 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 Mllers granddaughter, Kirsten Mller. Along with new pieces, they craft the celebrated original designs, from raw wood to finished assembled products, that made J.L. Mllers Mbelfabrik a renowned name in Danish Modern design.

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