In 1944, Niels Otto Moller began his cabinetry company, where old craft traditions are still used today. Danish cord seats are known for their durability – easily withstanding decades of frequent use – and the strength of this material made it a smart substitute for tires when rubber was in short supply during WWII. What’s amazing about that history is that Danish cord is made of tightly twisted paper. Being a natural material, Danish cord is very pleasant to sit on and the way that it’s woven provides lasting comfort. Møllers is still a small family-owned business and is now managaged by Niels’ son, Jørgen Henrik Møller. These chairs are authentic, fully licensed products of J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Made in Denmark.
- The seat is woven by hand from one continuous 425-foot-long piece of cord.
- To make the frames, the company selects the raw wood themselves from environmentally friendly areas.
- Machines are never used for the final polish, as these devices treat all wood the same and can’t replicate the finish that comes from polishing by hand.
Timber: Oak, Walnut & teak
Oak timber available in soap or lacquer finish.
Oak with natural papercord - $1195
Oak with black papercord - $1250
Walnut with natural papercord - $1295
Walnut with black papercord - $1350
Oak with leather seat - $1495
Walnut with leather seat - $1595
Carver - Model 57 dining chair - also available. From $1595