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Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen, 1960s

About the Item

This authentic Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, is a statement piece of the era, embodying the sleek lines and organic forms that are quintessential to Danish design. Crafted from rosewood, the table flaunts a rich and lively wood grain pattern that plays across the surface, offering a visual feast of warm, chocolatey tones interlaced with darker streaks, a signature characteristic of this luxurious wood. The design of the table is elevated by its stylishly sculpted legs, which taper elegantly to the floor, demonstrating Andersen’s ability to create furniture that is as sculptural as it is functional. These legs not only support the table but also contribute to its overall aesthetic appeal, giving it a lightness of form despite the solidity of the material. Adding to the table’s functionality and charm are two extendable slide-out trays that provide additional surface area when needed. One of these trays features a mat black Formica inlay, which not only adds a contrasting visual element but also offers a practical, heat-resistant and easy-to-clean surface. This subtle combination of rosewood and Formica is a hallmark of the period's innovative use of mixed materials. This coffee table is more than a furnishing; it's a piece of art that encapsulates the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Mid-Century Modern Danish design. It exudes an air of understated elegance and would be a sophisticated centerpiece in any contemporary living space.

Creator:

Johannes Andersen (Designer),CFC Silkeborg (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 62.6 in (159 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Formica,Rosewood

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Lisboa, PT

Reference Number:

Seller: 07641/221stDibs: LU4727228585522

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Johannes Andersen

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.

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