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.
1960s Johannes Andersen Rare Teak Folding Bar Cabinet, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- On wheels - Item has been refurbished - 185 cm when opened.
Teak
Mid Century Bar or Serving Cart or Trolley, Johannes Andersen, Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 74 × 47 × 70 / 59 cm (29.1" × 18.5" × 27.6" / 23.2") Width × Depth × Height frame / top tray height Elegant serving cart designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, Den...
Teak
1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic serving trolley from the 1960s by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. Solid teak frame with three shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. Quality Features: accomplis...
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Serving Bar Cart or Trolley, 1970
By Franco Albini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Serving Bar Cart or Trolley, 1970 Gorgeous bar cart or trolley made of curved bamboo and rattan during the Italian mid-century in the 1960s. Th...
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Teak Foldable Trolley, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable mid-century bar cart from Sweden with a removable tray. The cart features a storage area and can be used as a home bar, side table, or similar. The delicate metal frame is ...
Metal
$775
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear Is Photographed. Marked Under Bottom Of Cart Is Original Labels. Made in Denmark by BRDR FURBO. Beautiful Danish Teak Cart...
Wood, Teak
Carl Auböck Bar Cart Drinks Trolley Serving Cart, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful example of Minimalist Modernist design, this two-tier bar cart or drinks serving trolley dates back to the 1960s/1970s. Crafted by the workshop Werkstätte Carl Auböck in ...
Iron
Unavailable|$689
H 17.72 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
1960s Danish Silkeborg Furniture Square Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in London, England
1960s Danish teak square low coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg Furniture. The coffee table features chamfered edges and feature joints with a ...
Metal
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 120 in D 35.4 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley
Located in Forney, TX
A charming mid-century Italian modern bamboo and rattan bar cart / rolling server / petite cocktail drinks service trolley. Made in Italy, circa 1960s/1970, oval cart with two tie...
Bamboo, Rattan
$4,500
H 28.5 in W 28.13 in D 18.13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Drinks Trolley or Bar Cart with Removable Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Mid-Century Modern drinks cart or tea and coffee serving table from Italy, featuring a large removable rectangular tray top of glass with a moulded edge wooden surround, over ...
Metal
$1,429
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s Beautiful bar cart or trolley, which can be used also as side table. Made in Italy in the mid-century in the ...
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Two Tier Teak Cocktail Trolley Serving Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Danish drinks trolley in a wonderful vintage condition made from solid teak and teak plywood sitting on fully working casters. A three-ti...
Wood, Teak
$1,139
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality. The base of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves....
Metal
$1,162Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley or Cart, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern serving trolley or cart. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with two original glass tops. Four original wheels and all fou...
Glass, Teak
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany. Made by CFC.
Mahogany
Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart
By Johannes Andersen, Silkenborg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 29 wide x 18.5 deep x 27.5 inches highWe take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 18.31 in
Serving Trolley Made In Mahogany By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
This serving trolley is an enchanting example of Johannes Andersen's design aesthetics from the 1960s and was produced by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik. Made of mahogany wood, the carriage e...
Mahogany
Bar cart In Rosewood, Designed By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
The rolling table in rosewood, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, is an example of Danish furniture art from the mid-20th century. ...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Expansion Bar in Teak by Johannes Andersen for Drylund
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool and unique Danish modern expansion bar cabinet in teak by Johannes Andersen for Drylund, circa 1950s. This stunning piece of furniture combines functional design with el...
Laminate, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Danish modern, rosewood bar, serving cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg features 3 tiers to accommodate glasses and...
Laminate, Rosewood
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H 28 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar cart trolley designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg circa 1960s, Denmark. Features three tiers of shelving storage perfect for tall bottles and glassw...
Laminate, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Serving Trolley / Bar Cart
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Serving trolley / bar cart with shelves designed by Johannes Andersen. Constructed in rosewood set on chromed casters for easy movement. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark, 1960'...
Hardwood
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H 27.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley with Shelves by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern teak bar cart / serving trolley with shelves by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, circa 1960s. Elegant and simply designed Danish bar cart on gliding wheels. Beautifully detailed wooden joints and structure that encourages you to use all three levels, the middle one not only leaves one end for double height items, but also has a black laminate wipeable surface. All in all...
Laminate, Teak
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H 23.23 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Design Teak Bar/Serving Cart/Trolley, Johannes Andersen, Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Width: 29.14 in. (74 cm) Depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This elegant Danish design bar cart comes on gliding wheels and with lots of stora...
Teak
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H 23.23 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Bar / Serving Cart / Trolley Johannes Andersen Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) width: 29.14 in. (74 cm) depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This elegant Danish design bar cart comes on gliding wheels and with lots of stora...
Teak
Sold
H 27.75 in W 29 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart / Teak Trolley by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional design by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg; constructed from teak wood with three fixed shelves providing ample storage. The top and bottom shelves have been constructe...
Teak