Denmark has a long tradition of producing some of the most acclaimed furniture designers of the 20th century. Johannes Andersen is no exception — his name is synonymous with mid-century modern design. He elevated Scandinavian modernism’s prioritization of practicality and space conservation to new heights and worked with luxurious woods like teak, mahogany and rosewood for a range of designs that merged grace and function.
After completing his cabinetmaker apprenticeship in his early 20s, Andersen began to design for several furniture makers, including CFC Silkeborg and Trensum. A few years later, he opened his own workshop and enjoyed success from the outset. Free of the constraints of working under another studio, Andersen quickly developed his own, distinctive style that drew on Danish functionalism and human-centered design.
After the end of World War II, Andersen noticed the worldwide postwar consumption boom and the burgeoning interest in Scandinavian modern design. He took full advantage of this and began to sell his shapely and eye-pleasing tables, chairs and sideboards to markets outside of Denmark. Other Scandinavian manufacturers took notice of Andersen’s work, which led to many successful, career-long collaborations for the furniture maker.
Like Finn Juhl and Alvar Aalto, Andersen was deeply drawn to organic shapes and flowing lines. He transformed furniture’s traditionally square or rectangular panels and surfaces — like the tops of coffee tables and seat-backs of dining room chairs — into imaginative half-moons with rounded corners, beveled edges and fluid contours. His unexpected use of curves is the highlight of his sleek Capri line for Trensum and can be found in his comfortable saddle-shaped Allegra bar stool and playful but elegant Smile coffee table, which sports an anthropomorphic grin in the slot intended to hold magazines.
Andersen wanted his furniture to be compact — he experimented with reducing the footprints of bulky furniture, and his simple, iconic credenzas, sideboards and folding bar cabinets were born. These and other vintage Johannes Andersen furnishings are in high demand today by collectors and mid-century modern enthusiasts all over the world.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Johannes Andersen tables, seating, cabinets and other furniture.
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rio Rosewood by Johannes Ander
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern nesting tables in Rio rosewood by Johannes Andersen.
Rosewood
1960s Johannes Andersen Fully Restored Teak Nesting Tables by CFC Silkeborg.
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Johannes Andersen fully restored set of Danish teak nesting tables by CFC Silkeborg. The simple minimalistic yet well shaped, space conserving and practical easy to use Johan...
Teak
Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Mahogany Dining Chairs IncludeCustom Upholstery
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in mahogany made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple ...
Mahogany
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Side Table by Johannes for Silkeborg Danish
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak coffee table side table by Johannes for Silkeborg Danish Object: coffee table Manufacturer: Silkeborg Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Teak
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Mahogany Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in mahogany made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple ye...
Mahogany
Four Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs by Vamo
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Johannes Andersen teak dining chairs by Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped ...
Teak
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant...
Rosewood
Fully Restored Danish Johannes Andersen Coffee Table in Teak by CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Danish Johannes Andersen Coffee Table in Teak by CFC Silkeborg The table feature a slimlined minimlistic coffee table with two extensions that slide n under th...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen by Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen by Silkeborg, 1960s
Wood
Teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960.
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Four teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. A classic of Danish design from the 1960s. The contoured backrest provides comfortable seating. The minimalist...
Rosewood, Fabric
Serving Trolley With Wicker Shelf Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood serving trolley with wicker shelf, designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s. The trolley combines the deep, warm hue of the rosewood with a l...
Rosewood
Nesting Tables Model 219 Made In Teak By Johannes Andersen & Illum Wikkelsø
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 nesting tables, model 219, made of teak and designed by Johannes Andersen & Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s. The tables a...
Teak
SOLD 03/03/23 Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches All...
Upholstery, Teak
Johannes Andersen teak coffee table, for AB Trensums Sweden 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, IDF
Johannes Andersen teak coffee table for Trensum; tabletop built on a sculpted stand, made of teak, mahogany and walnut woods and produced by Trensum in Sweden during the 1960s. Two d...
Teak
Nest of 3 Tables by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice original nest of tables in excellent condition.
Teak
$5,973Sale Price / set|24% Off
Johannes Andersen 2 armchairs "Hollywood" a pair for AB Trensums, Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, IDF
A stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs, designed by Johannes Andersen. This model is called the ‘Hollywood’, they were made in Denmark by Trensums around the 1960. They are of ...
Fabric, Oak
Wood dining table from the 60s - Johannes Andersen - Danish design
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, FR
Dining table (which could serve as a desk), probably in Rio rosewood, by Johannes Andersen, publisher CHR Linneberg, 1960s. Large rectangular dining table from the 60s. This one doe...
Wood
1960s Four Restored Johannes Andersen Chairs Customized Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Organic shaped dining chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen. The comfortable chairs featurea solid carefully crafted teak frame with lots of organic shape...
Teak
Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Edgy Johannes Andersen sofa for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This sofa is reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery as designed by Andersen. This sofa has a spacious yet straight seat ergonomic suited to accommodate conversation and activity such as reading and work. With the catchy mid-century modern teak armrests this eyecatcher completes your living! The fabric of de Ploeg, Bergen 12/08, is a 25% polyamide and 75% wool fabric with a wear fastness of 50000 martindale. The teak armrests and legs contain very light traces of use corresponding to the age of this cool sofa...
Wool, Teak
Elegant Chair by Johannes Andersen, Model "Sonja", 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant chair designed by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg in the 1960s. Solid teak frame. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality cream-white upholster...
Upholstery, Teak
Coffee table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg - 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent coffee table designed by Johaness Andersen for Silkeborg in the 1960s. This coffee table, like many other designs by Johaness Andersen, combines functionality and style....
Wood
Mid century teak easy lounge chairs by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg , 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Silkenborg
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century teak easy lounge chairs by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg , 1960s It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wear marks should be expe...
Fabric, Teak