Model 55 Armchair, 1951

Niels Moller's Model 55 armchair was one of his earliest and most expressive works, designed in 1951 in the early days of operating his own factory: J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Odense, Denmark. The Model 55 and its armless companion the Model 71 evolved from Moller's collaborative design work early in his career with architect Arne Hovmand-Olsen which were displayed furniture fairs such as Tidens Mobler Copenhagen and Mobelmessen Fredericia. 

Rosewood editions are rarely seen and highly sought-after in today's market. This example has been reupholstered with new cognac leather. The back is moulded plywood with striking rosewood veneer.