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.
Bar Stools in Rosewood with Cognac Leather by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Stunning set of two bar stools designed by Erik Buch and produced by Dyrlund. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and upholstered in warm cognac leather, these stools embody the ele...
Leather, Rosewood
Stool by Johannes Andersen, made of teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Torino, IT
Designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s, this stool naturally embodies the language of mid-century Danish design, in which every element stems from a balance between function, com...
Teak
$6,519 / set
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made set of eight Danish vintage teak dining chairs by Johannes Andersen, dating from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality with a gorgeous design, they are very comfortable and supportive. They have a beautiful and sculptural design, the curved back rests sweep down into the sides of the seats, they stand on beautifully tapered legs. We have had the solid teak frames stripped and re-polished to a very high standard, the condition is excellent throughout. The black vinyl seats are in superb condition, they appear to have been upholstered at different times as four are slightly more matt in finish, while four have more of a shine. We also have the matching teak dining table...
Faux Leather, Teak
John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund
By Dyrlund, John Mortensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful cone shaped bar stools. Aluminum base with hardwood and leater seat. Designed by John Mortensen for Dyrlund in the 1970s. only one available
Aluminum
$2,925 / set
H 33.5 in W 18.2 in D 17.5 in
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of 6 Leather Seating Denmark 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant side chairs feature a beautifully sculpted backrest that seamlessly contours into refined tapered legs. The minimalist frame exhibits organic lines and exceptional Dani...
Rosewood, Leather
$3,250 / set
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Maple for by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, USA, c. 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
This rare set of three Arthur Umanoff bar stools for Raymor captures the casual sophistication and organic modernism that defined his influential 1960s designs. Each counter-height s...
Maple
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bar stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the 1960s. The stool features a chrome-plated tubular metal frame and a seat crafted fr...
Chrome
$4,707 / set
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful pair of Model OD-61 bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Odense Møbelfabrik. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the sculptural frames display Buch’s characteristic organic...
Leather, Wood
$1,167Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Modern Danish Leather and wood Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for Oddense
By Erik Buch
Located in Oirlo, LI
This bar stool was designed by Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark. In our opinion, this is the most elegant, practical, comfortable and beautiful bar stool ever made....
Leather, Teak
Brutalist bar stool, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand made mid century oak bar stool with a steel ring foot rest. Nicely finished seat with handy handle cut out. Good original condition. 1960s - Spain Dimensions: Heig...
Oak
Vintage Danish Teak and Bouclé Stool by Spøttrup, 1960s
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Hugo Frandsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool by Spøttrup 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern ottoman in solid teak and bouclé by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Round slightly tapered leg...
Bouclé, Teak
$900
H 18.25 in W 19.75 in D 14.25 in
1960s Niels Moller for JL Moller 80A Teak Stool w/ Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Moller 80A Stool, originally designed by Niels Moller in 1963. This particular example was produced by JL Moller in Denmark in the 1960s. Th...
Foam, Teak, Leather
$2,353 / item
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,412
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Danish Modern Teak Armchair Model BA113 by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Brdr. Andersen, Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Beautiful Danish modern teak armchair, Model BA113, designed by architect Johannes Andersen and produced by Brdr. Andersens Møbelfabrik, Vejen, in the 1960s. Featuring a sculptural d...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Set di Tre Sgabelli da Bar Vintage di Johannes Andersen in Teak – Design Danese
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Torino, IT
Questo raro set di tre sgabelli da bar, disegnati da Johannes Andersen negli anni ’60, rappresenta una sintesi impeccabile del design scandinavo Mid-Century Modern. Realizzati in tea...
Teak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Teak and Leather Barstools by Johannes Andersen, Refinished, circa 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Danish Modern teak and black leather barstools by Johannes Andersen, circa 1960s. Teak was refinished, leather seats original with attractive patina. These 1960s teak bar...
Teak, Leather
Pair of Bar Stools, Johannes Andersen
By Brdr. Andersen, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
Matching pair of bar stools by Johannes Andersen, Denmark circa 1960. Very comfortable - and a splendid design from Andersen. Original patinated le...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 14.57 in D 12.6 in
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Original Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and black original leather Style: Mid century, Scand...
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Wooden High Stools Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Madrid, ES
Two bar or kitchen stools with mahogany-covered beech frame, design attributed to Johannes Andersen. Seats upholstered in brown faux leather. Produced in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Beech, Faux Leather
Sold
H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
Johannes Andersen Dry Bar and Stools Rosewood Skaaning & Son Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Highly refined freestanding dry bar cabinet with two corresponding bar stools designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn, Denmark 1960. T...
Brass
Set of 3 Solid Santos Rosewood Bar Stools by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful stools in great original condition, and because they are made from solid Santos Rosewood the are not subject to CITES for import or export as this species (Machae...
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 44 in W 45.25 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet and Four Leather Stools by Johannes Andersen
By Brdr. Andersen, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, functional Danish teak dry bar cabinet designed in the 1960s by Johannes Andersen with four corresponding stools in black leather and teak...
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood and Vinyl Bar Stools by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Brdr. Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern bar stools by Johannes Andersen for BRDR Andersen Vejen feature rosewood frames with black vinyl seats that are 13 inch i...
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Teak Mid-Century Modern Barstools
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Sought after Danish modern barstools in solid teak by designer Johannes Andersen and made by BRDB Mobelfabrik circa 1961. Sturdy teak frames feature a...
Teak
Set of 3 High Stools by Johannes Andersen for BRDR Mobelfabrik
By BRDR Furbo, Johannes Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice clean original vintage set of these classic Scandinavian Modern high stools, designed by Johannes Andersen for BRDR Mobelfabrik, Denmark...
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.13 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Pair of Barstools by Johannes Andersen, circa 1961
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Pair of Danish midcentury sculpted teak barstools By Johannes Andersen for BRDR Andersen Vejen, circa 1961 Item # 709NYZ15P Designed by Johannes Andersen in 1961, the clean and ...
Teak