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.
Pair of Danish Tall Table Lamps Turquoise Glaze, by Johannes Andersen 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Bitossi, Palshus, Johannes Andersen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of very tall Danish Modern table lamps by the ceramic designer Johannes Andersen. The lamps are from his own workshop and manufactured ca. 1960s. The lamps feature a glossy tur...
Ceramic
Danish Pottery Table Lamp by Johannes Andersen Keramik, Mid-Century 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic table lamp by Johannes Andersen Ceramics from the 60s. A traditional Danish design. The ceramic base has a striking décor with running glaze all around. The cable exits thro...
Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps by Søholm Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition. Please note: the color/pattern of the table lamps slightly differs.
Stoneware
$3,046 / set
H 20.67 in Dm 10.04 in
Pair of Einar Johansen Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Loro Piana Interiors, Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was designed by Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark during the 1960s. Each lamp is stamped with the manufacturer’s name and the...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
$1,980
H 14.97 in Dm 7.49 in
Pair of Danish Stoneware Table lamps with brown beige glaze, M. Andersen 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite pair of ceramic lamps, created by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son on the island of Bornholm, embodies the essence of mid-century Danish design. These lamps,...
Stoneware
$459Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Danish Stoneware Table Lamp by Jette Helleroe for Axella Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Rødekro, DK
Sculptural Danish stoneware table lamp designed by Jette Helleroe for Axella Keramik in the 1960s. The lamp features a beautifully textured ceramic base with an earthy glaze and a d...
Stoneware, Fabric
Michael Andersen, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Michael Andersen, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15” H x 6.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
$1,289
H 21.46 in Dm 7.09 in
Marianne Starck Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen & Son in Bornholm, Denmark in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer's logo and the...
Stoneware, Fabric
Michael Andersen, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and light grey-glazed stoneware table lamps designed and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5” H x 7” Diameter D...
Stoneware
Michael Andersen, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Stoneware
$1,523
H 22.45 in Dm 9.85 in
Marianne Starck Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Michael Andersen & Son, Denmark 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck, John Colefax
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen & Son in Denmark during the early 1960s. The model is numbered 1208 and is marked with the manuf...
Ceramic, Silk
$5,800 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of Table Lamps with cratered Glaze #1 by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Berlin, DE
This pair of Bitossi table lamps brings the language of Italian studio ceramics into the domestic interior with an unmistakably sculptural presence. Each lamp is formed as a tall, ta...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in London, London
Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Table Lamp, 1960s A quietly sculptural table lamp in glazed stoneware, likely European, dating to the 1960s. The form is gently tapering, with hand-thrown...
Pottery
$2,600
H 12.43 in Dm 3.57 in
Michael Andersen, Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown, glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Michael Andersen Keramik, Denmark, 1960s. Sold without Lampshade(s) Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.43 x 3.57...
Stoneware
Danish Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small and unique ceramic table light is decorated with stripes in earthy glazes. It was designed by Johannes Andersen in his own studio during the 1960s. The base is signed with...
Stoneware