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.
Capri Swivel Armchair by Johannnes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Fully upholstered and covered with textile, removable seat cushion, swivel on a divided metal pedestal base. Designed in the 1950s by Johannes Andersen for AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik.
Steel
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s in original condition
Fabric
Johannes Andersen “Capri” Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Trensums Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements: 27? tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typic...
Leather
Johannes Andersen "Excellent" Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the annals of mid-century Swedish furniture design, Johannes Andersen stands as a luminary whose creations have left an ineradicable mark on the world of interior aesthetics. Amon...
Fabric, Wood
Reupholstered Danish Easy Chair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Edgy Johannes Andersen armchair for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This chair is reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery a...
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Johannes Andersen, Teak, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs with matching hocker. Design by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak f...
Leather, Teak
Reupholstered Yellow Armchair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Edgy Johannes Andersen armchair for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This chair is reupholstered with Kvadrat, Coda 2 in full accordance with the original upholstery as desi...
Teak, Wool
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1960s lounge chair produced by Trensums in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanical motif...
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
$1,995Sale Price / item|24% Off
1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1960s lounge chair produced by Trensums in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanical motif...
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
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
Capri Swivel Armchair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Capri Andersen swivel armchair, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, embodies the quintessence of Mid-Century style. Crafted in Sweden duri...
Steel
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs with original green finish. Chairs have casters in the front. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
$3,815 / set
H 24.41 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chairs in Wool Bouclé, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Danish teak lounge chairs, 1960s. Solid teak frames with a clean, open construction that reads well from every angle — the joinery is precise and the proportions are well-r...
Fabric, Teak
Italian Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s This mobile lounge chair is completely covered in high quality, thick leather that patinated beautifully over the years. The round form of the cu...
Leather
$3,966 / set
H 27.76 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser, Dick van der Net
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...
Metal
$2,683
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Design
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A refined mid-century modern lounge chair crafted in solid teak, featuring a beautifully integrated cane seat and backrest. The design is defined by its architectural, low-slung silh...
Cane, Teak
Arne Norell, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Birch, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and birch lounge chair, model Divina, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric id...
Fabric, Birch
$5,600
H 31.5 in W 92.13 in D 33.47 in
Johannes Andersen Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Royal Purple Upholstery and Oak
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Trensums Fatöljfabrik, sofa, fabric, oak, Sweden, 1960s Swedish three-seat sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. The curved sofa features a striking...
Fabric, Oak
$3,208 / set
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of lounge chairs by one of the few Danish female mid-century furniture in the refined teak woodwork. A beautiful pair of chairs with organic shapes and clean lines giving them a ...
Teak
"Capri" Swivel Lounge by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE An original "Capri" swivel lounge chair designed in 1958 by Johannes Andersen for Trensum of Sweden. This chair produced in 1960. Amazingly comfortable. Original re...
Wool
$3,348Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 28.75 in
''Capri'' Swivel Armchair by Johannes Andersen, 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Göteborg, SE
Fantastic armchair "Capri" by Johannes Andersen that we renovated to top condition! The armchair has new padding and reupholstered with a very durable and exclusive bouclé fabric "Or...
Bouclé
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge chair model GE88 designed by the owner of the GETAMA f...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Lounge Chair with Pink Velours Upholstery
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen, pink fabric and teak, Denmark, 1950s. Easy chair with a frame of wood and rose mohair-velours upholstery and teak frame. By the round shapes and soft pink uphol...
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Johannes Andersen lounge chair in teak CFC Silkeborg Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped and rare lounge chair designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark 1960. This striking sculptural lounge chair features a solid teak wood frame and it is...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Johannes Andersen pair of lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark 1960. These striking sculptural lounge chairs feature a solid teak wood frame...
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Teak and Boucle by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in teak, oak and upholstered with new bouclé. Designed by Johannes Andersen and made by Københavns Møbelfabrik A/S in 1960s. Great condition.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
1960s "Capri" Swivel Easy / Lounge Chair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s beautiful and extremely comfortable swivel easy / lounge chair designed by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Denmark. The chair is upholstered with Champaign color velour’s jacqua...
Chrome
CFC Silkeborg Danish Lounge Set by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original Danish set, designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, is in mint condition from the 1960s. Chairs are made in teak wood with rattan seat backs. Fitted with soft ...
Leather, Rattan, Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Danish Midcentury Johannes Andersen Oak and Teak Easy Chair Model 121, 1950s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Easy chair model 121 after Johannes Andersens design (1903-1995) made by Københavns Madrasfabrik. The frame is made of oak with teak armrests and the old and original cushions are u...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Green Wool Easy Chair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This comfy lounge chair slash cocktail chair has been designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. The fabric on the chair is fully original and in remarkably good shape. The rec...
Wool
Sold
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
1960s "Capri" Swivel Easy / Lounge Chair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s beautiful and extremely comfortable swivel easy / lounge chair designed by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Denmark. The chair is upholstered with champaign color velour’s jacqua...
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 28 in D 30 in
1960s, Teak Set of Two Swivel Chairs by Johannes Andersson for Trensum, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare teak swivel chair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Denmark. The chair to the right is in excellent condition. Upholstery and padding shows wear consistent with age ...
Metal
Johannes Andersen Teak Lounge Chair, circa 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, England
Johannes Andersen Lounge chair, circa 1960s. Teak lounge chair manufactured by C.F. Christensen, Denmark. Sculptural arms joined by continuous, steam-bent back piece. Seat reup...
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner peacock chair designed in 1947 features a Windsor back in oak with teak arms and detail. Produced by Johannes Hansen with signature.
Oak, Teak