4 teak chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark.

4 Model 77 chairs designed in 1959 by Niels Otto Møller for his own manufactory, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, in Denmark. 1960s edition, from their original owner.

These solid teak Danish chairs are distinguished by their low, bent-wood backrest, whose ends seem to blend seamlessly into the rear uprights. The fluidity of the joints and the tapered profile of the legs give the whole a remarkable continuity of line.

The curve of the backrest naturally follows the back, while the generously upholstered seat ensures excellent comfort.

• H 78 × D 49 × W 49 cm.
• Seat height: 46 cm.
• Woodwork fully restored in our workshop, new padding and fabric reupholstering carried out by our upholsterer.

The Model 77 chair, a creation by Niels Otto Møller dating from 1959

When Niels Otto Møller designed the Model 77 at the end of the 1950s, his workshop already had solid experience producing solid wood seating. Following the Model 71 and 75, created in 1951 and 1954 respectively, the Model 77 chair continued this pursuit of a balance between comfort, lightness and quality of execution.

Introduced in 1959, the Model 77 was accompanied by the Model 57 armchair, its armed version. This complementary pairing made it possible to compose dining sets combining chairs and armchairs around a single table. In 1963, the Model 77A stool extended this family of seating.

The Model 77 chair holds a distinctive place among Danish design chairs of the 1950s and 1960s. Its enveloping backrest, its nearly imperceptible joinery and the fineness of its proportions reflect an approach to furniture design in which every constructional detail contributes to the overall form. Still produced by J.L. Møller, it also illustrates the lasting relevance of the designer’s creations, whose qualities remain perfectly suited to contemporary interiors.

The solid teak frames underwent a complete restoration in our restoration workshop. This work allowed the wood to regain the depth of its tones, the richness of its grain and a soft, silky touch, while ensuring lasting protection. The photographs taken during the restoration illustrate the various stages of this process and the care given to each chair.

Careful sanding of the teak frames reveals the natural richness of the grain and prepares the wood to receive its new protective finish.

The addition of new webbing ensures optimal support for the seats, enhancing both comfort and durability.

The seats also received new padding, upholstered in a fabric selected from Tissus du Chien Vert. The choice of this fabric complements the warm tones of the teak and brings a textile dimension to the design’s sobriety. The reupholstered seats offer renewed comfort, suited to daily use, while significantly extending the life of these chairs.

The new padding is upholstered in a fabric selected from Tissus du Chien Vert, very close to the original covering, thus preserving the spirit of the Model 77.

Around a dining table, the Model 77 stands out for its discreet presence and the fluidity of its silhouette. Its relatively low backrest preserves sightlines in the room, while the repetition of curved lines and tapered legs creates a harmonious composition. These chairs find their place just as naturally around an antique Scandinavian table as in a contemporary interior, where the warmth of the teak and the softness of the fabric offer an interesting contrast with more mineral materials.

Ready to serve for several more decades.

The restoration of these chairs reflects our commitment to preserving and passing on 20th-century furniture. By retaining the original structures and renewing the elements subject to wear, we prioritize the durability of furniture whose quality of craftsmanship fully justifies a second life.

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