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.
Johannes Andersen Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Royal Purple Upholstery and Oak
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
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
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Leather, Rosewood
Curved Three-Seat CAPRI Sofa designed by Johannes ANDERSEN, 1965
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Three-seat Sofa designed by Johann Andersen. Sweden, AB Trensums Fatöljfabrik, 1965. The curved three-seat sofa with a metal structure, chromed minimalist metal legs and comfortable...
Metal
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden, 1960
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Capri sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum, Sweden, 1960. This fine example retains the original upholstery in good condition. There...
Chrome
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Capri Andersen sofa, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, embodies the quintessence of Mid-Century style. Crafted in Sweden during the desi...
Steel
$5,440Sale Price|30% Off
TV Sofa in Teak White Bouclette by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, 1958
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Johannes Andersen-designed sofa, manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from the 1950s to the 1970s. Crafted from teak and upholstered in a classic bouclette white fabric, this...
Wool, Wood, Teak
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Stamford, CT
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
Fabric, Walnut
Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was also made with great care and accuracy, which we could...
Textile, Teak
Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Edgy Johannes Andersen sofa for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This sofa is reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery as designed by Andersen. This sofa has a spacious yet straight seat ergonomic suited to accommodate conversation and activity such as reading and work. With the catchy mid-century modern teak armrests this eyecatcher completes your living! The fabric of de Ploeg, Bergen 12/08, is a 25% polyamide and 75% wool fabric with a wear fastness of 50000 martindale. The teak armrests and legs contain very light traces of use corresponding to the age of this cool sofa...
Wool, Teak
$4,200 / set
H 31 in W 20 in D 21.5 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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 73 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
Leather, Wood
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 72 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern Low lounge red leather 3 seat sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,026Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
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
$10,215
H 26.78 in W 99.22 in D 51.19 in
B&B Italia “Arne A252C_1” 4-Seat Curved Sofa in Purple Velvet
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a sublime, rare “Arne A252C_1” curved, 4-Seat Sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia. In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create beaut...
Velvet
$955Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
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
$3,995 / set
H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 77 in D 32 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa in the Style of Georg Thams. Stunning design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 tapere...
Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs. Style of Mogens Hansen. Soft thick Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of u...
Leather, Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 109 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
Upholstery, Teak
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 99.22 in D 32.68 in
Johannes Andersen for Trensum Sofa in Teak and Mustard Yellow Floral Fabric
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik, 'TV Night' sofa, fabric, teak, Sweden, 1958 In 1958, Johannes Andersen conceived a remarkable sofa for Trensum Møbelfabrik, a creation tha...
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Andersen Two seat sofa, 1960's, Sweden
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen two seat sofa with frame of teak. Upholstered with deep red velvet. Made by Trensum.
Wool, Teak
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with red 100% New Zealand wool. Made by Vamo.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Johannes Andersen Two seat sofa, 1960's, Sweden
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen twi seat sofa with frame of teak. Upholstered with deep red velvet. Made by Trensum.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Johannes Andersen 3 Seater Sofa
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A three-seater sofa designed by JOHANNES ANDERSEN with an eye-catching and unique look. The sofa is made by the Swedish company TRENSUM and is a gem with a spacy, stylish and modern design that is typical of Andersen. The interesting backrest is eye-catching, but the seat also has a curved shape, which also contributes to the overall soft atmosphere. The wood of the legs is tapered, giving a light impression, as if the fabric part is floating. Scandinavian designer of beautiful forms. He was qualified as a furniture maker in 1922 and established his own firm in the mid-1930s. He worked with manufacturers such as Trensum in Sweden and CFC Silkeborg in Denmark and created many products. He received worldwide recognition in Scandinavian furniture design, which increased in the 1950s, and produced numerous masterpieces. He was particularly appreciated for his sculptural design forms, and the Smiley Table...
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Andersen Leather Sofa
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Johannes Andersen is one of the Scandinavian designers of beautiful forms. He was qualified as a furniture maker in 1922 and established his own firm in the mid-1930s. He worked with...
Leather, Teak
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Capri is a three-seater sofa manufactured by Trensum, known as a masterpiece of Johannes Andersen, a Scandinavian designer who created many beautifully shaped pieces of furniture. Ca...
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 29.53 in
Sofa "Capri" by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Göteborg, SE
Fantastic sofa from the "Capri" series by Johannes Andersen that we renovated to top condition! The sofa is reupholstered with a very durable and exclusive bouclé fabric called Orset...
Metal
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with red 100% New Zealand wool. Made by Vamo.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with yellow fabric. Made by Vamo.
Teak, Wool, Oak
Silkeborg 3 Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
3 seater in excellent condition from CFC Silkeborg. The attractive wooden frame with a very beautiful grain and a honey-colored shade shows hardly any signs of wear. Also the covers,...
Fabric, Teak
1960's Vintage Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish sofa, designed by Johannes Andersen. This model is called the ‘Hollywood’, it was made in Denmark by Trensum...
Bouclé, Oak