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.
Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that wi...
Rosewood
Four Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in ...
Teak
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in m...
Teak
Set of Two Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Danish modern dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, sculpted from teak with new leather upholstery, and in the style of Niels Otto Moller.
Leather, Teak
Four Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom Upholstery
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Four fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that w...
Rosewood
Set of Four Danish Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Teak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak by Chr. Linnebergs Møbelfabrik The comfortable organic designed chairs features car...
Teak
Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped te...
Teak
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Mahogany Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
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
Eight Customizable Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Exellent Condition
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored Customizable Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chairs in excellent condition made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set consisting of six dining chairs and t...
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Four Restored Johannes AndersenTeak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped teak ...
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
Vintage Model 138 Dining Chairs Teak Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage Model 138 dining chair in teak with black upholstery, designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, featuring a distinctive sculpt...
Naugahyde, 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
Four Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs by Vamo
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Johannes Andersen teak dining chairs by Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped ...
Teak
1960s Customizable Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Organic shaped side chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen. The comfortable chairs featurea solid carefully crafted teak frame with lots of organic shapes ...
Teak
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
Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most h...
Teak
Twelve Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that...
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
Twelve Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most homes....
Teak
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped teak f...
Teak
$2,400 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Set of Four Rare 19th Century Portuguese Goa Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four rare rosewood dining chairs from Portuguese Goa, late 1800s. Caned seats have been redone. Beautifully carved crests and backs ...
Rosewood
$3,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
Teak
$4,800 / set
H 30.25 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern "Juliane" Teak & Leather Dining Chair by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, D-Scan
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A newly restored set of six iconic "Juliane" dining chairs in solid teak and Edelman leather, designed by Johannes Andersen in the early 1960s. Juliane's backrest splits from a cent...
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian teak chair by J. Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chair designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chair was distributed by Samcom in Paris. Its Scandinavian lines and its beautiful manufa...
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
$11,560 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Twelve Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that...
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
$6,638 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped te...
Teak
$7,806 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.27 in D 19.69 in
Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
Johannes Andersen made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark Set of eight dining chairs with a sculptural style about them, consisting of six dining chairs and two original armchairs. The armchai...
Leather, Birch
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern set of 6 teak dining chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik Attributed to Johannes Andersen with golden chenille fabric. Beautiful condition, keep...
Fabric, Teak
$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 21 in
4 Scandinavian Modern Teak Juliane Dining Chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1960’s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern dining chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen Juliane chair, set of 4 comprised of te...
Canvas, Teak
Johannes Andersen Dining Chair for Uldum 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chair Denmark 1960s
Rosewood
$2,750
H 30.25 in W 18.25 in D 22 in
(6) Johannes Andersen Teak & Lambswool Dining Chairs for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Norwalk, CT
An elegant set of dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and sculptural elegance that define Danish Modern design. ...
Wool, Teak
$3,017Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and refined set of four Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. These beautifully proportioned chairs exemplify the ...
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chair for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered here is a beautifully sculptural Johannes Andersen dining chair, designed circa 1960 and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark. This authentic Danish Modern / Scandinavian...
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 20 in D 21.5 in L 31 in
Set of Six Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible set of six dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen. These feature solid teak frames, signature curved backs, and original upholstery.fabric seat could use updating.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered here is a beautifully sculptural pair of Johannes Andersen dining chairs, designed circa 1960 and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark. These authentic Danish Modern / Sc...
Teak, Faux Leather
Eight Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped teak frame with a soft and organic sha...
Teak
Sold
H 19.3 in W 18.31 in D 20.08 in
1960s Set of Four Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs by Orum Mobelfabrik
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of 4 Danish Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chairs by Ørum Møbelfabrik. The chairs with their simple yet light and elegant Johannes Andersen design are in good vintage c...
Rosewood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Eight Restored Customizable Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in...
Rosewood
Valet Chair JH-540 by Hans J. Wegner, Teak & Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A sculptural masterpiece by Hans J Wegner, purportedly designed for the king of Denmark. Chair back is a shirt hanger, the solid teak seat lifts to reveal storage for dressing items...
Brass
Sold
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Eight Johannes Andersen Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in...
Rosewood
Sold
H 29.8 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Vamo Sønderborg ‘Sonja’ Circa 1960 Danish Teak Side Desk Chair Johannes Andersen
By Vamo Sonderborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Johannes Andersen Model ‘Sonja’ Teak Side or Desk Chair designed by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg. Circa 1960. The dramatic curved back and transverse or scissor leg simila...
Teak
1970's Set of Six Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's set of six Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chairs by Ørum Møbelfabrik The chairs with their simple yet light and ele...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Chair by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage Danish teak chair by Johannes Andersen, dating from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, it has a gorgeous design and is very comfortable. It wou...
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Johannes Andersen Set of Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs, COM Upholstery
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most ...
Teak