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.
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Corner Bar Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Kansas City, MO
1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Corner Cabinet, a highly sought-after example of Scandinavian modern design. Designed by Johannes Andersen...
Leather, Teak
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch The credenza measures: 96.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 33 inches high The hutch measures: 70.75 wide x ...
Glass, Teak
Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Magnificent sideboard in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. This sideboard has two tambour doors, two doors and plenty of storage space. Dimens...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Model 93, circa 1960, Denmark. The sideboard is handcrafted from book-matched ol...
Rosewood
Mid-century Teak Sideboard Model HB 20 by Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech, 1968
By Johannes Andersen, Hans Bech
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This is a stunning teak sideboard designed by the renowned Danish designer Johannes Andersen, a classic piece that embodies the elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. The sideb...
Teak
Johannes Andersen U15 Teak Sideboard, Danemark, 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sublime Danish teak sideboard by the famous designer Johannes Andersen for SAMCOM. Composed of two times four drawers on the sides and two large curtain...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Johannes Andersen 'Model 31' credenza by J.Skaaning & Son.The cabinet is crafted of Brazilian rosewood and features sliding doors with adjustable shelves, mirrored bar and drawers. M...
Rosewood
Large Danish Teak Hutch Credenza by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian teak hutch credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for the Danish manufacturer Uldum Møbelfabrik. A large, handsome storage buffet credenza there is an abundance of stor...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An stunning midcentury sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen. The upper section with oak and baize lined slide trays to the left, adjustable shelves to lef...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Cabinet by Johannes Andersen for B. Pedersen, 1960's
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Danish Teak Cabinet by Johannes Andersen for Bernhard Pedersen, C. 1960s Magnificent mid-century Danish Teak Cabinet / Cupboard by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons, designed by ...
Teak
Large Danish Teak sideboard model U15, Johannes Andersen-Uldum Mobelfabrik 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sideboard featuring two sets of four drawers (with a lower drawer for cutlery on the top drawer) on the sides and two large curtain doors opening onto four shelve...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza with Sculpted Pulls
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1955, Denmark. This finely crafted cabinet, made of teak with mitered corners, features tambour doors with s...
Teak
Tambour door sideboard by Johannes Andersen for C.F.C. Silkeborg, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage sideboard designed in the 1960s in Denmark by CFC Silkeborg Denmark. Teak version with tambour doors, five shelves and four drawers. The sideboard is in excellent cond...
Teak
Sideboard in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, 1968
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, 1968 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare sideboard Model HB20 Produced by Hans Bech in ...
Rosewood
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Teak Highboard by Johannes Andersen , 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design This exceptional teak highboard exudes pure elegance and craftsmanship. This piece was made mid 60s and designed bij de well known Johannes Andersen and combines rich m...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart with Removable Tray by Johannes Andersen / Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and extremely desirable Danish modern teak bar cart with removable tray & cane shelf by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg circa 1950s. The cart has a removable teak shel...
Teak, Cane
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hutch Cabinet Johannes Andersen for Wilhelm Schaum Oy
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seaford, GB
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Drinks Cabinet/highboard / high hutch / Sideboard by Johannes Andersen This exquisite Danish teak highboard is a rare and highly sought-after design by Joha...
Teak
Tambour Door Teak Credenza by Johannes Andersen Model 19
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Monumental and skillfully crafted credenzas by Danish designer, Johannes Andersen . Circa early 1960's. Design features a beautifully executed set of Tambour doors with sculpted pu...
Teak
Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: CFC Silkeborg Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 17.75" wide x 27.5" deep x 26.25" tall Condition: In exce...
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Folding Bar Cabinet Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare folding bar cabinet designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark.
Brass
Teak Nightstand by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant teak nightstand designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s. Featuring two drawers and beautifully refined proportions, this piece showcases exce...
Teak
Superb Mid Century Danish Sideboard By Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning model 15 mid century Danish sideboard by Johannes Anderson for Uldum Mobler designed and created in the 1950’s. This superb piece is presented in excellent vintage conditio...
Teak
Danish Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, Oak Wood, Model 240
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 160 × 46 × 83 cm (63" × 18.1" × 32.7") Width × Depth × Height Original Danish mid-century sideboard produced by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik and attributed to Johannes ...
Oak, Maple
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Son, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Rosewood mid-century bar cabinet, model SK661, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by J. Skaaning & Søn & Brdr. Andersen in Denmark in the 1950s. The cabinet features dist...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tall Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Danish modern tall teak wood sideboard server or bar cabinet attributed to Johannes Andersen for J. Skanning & Son was made in Denmark circa 1960. This b...
Brass
Enfilade vintage scandinave en teck des années 60 Johannes Andersen pour Samcom
By Johannes Andersen
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Enfilade basse vintage scandinave des années 60, en teck, attribuée au designer danois Johannes Andersen pour Samcom (estampille Samcom), pieds compas, très beau design scandinave et...
Teak
Scandinavian Rosewood Higboard HB20 by Johannes Andersen Denmark, 1968
By Hans Bech, Johannes Andersen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Johannes Andersen highboard from 1968, model HB20, for Hans Bech from Denmark. The furniture is made of rosewood, and is sold with a C...
Oak, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum, c1950s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
A rare and exceptional long-form Danish modern sideboard designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, executed in beautifully grained teak. This monumental 96.5-inch example ...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard / Buffet Designed by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
An exceptional example of Danish mid century modern design, this sculptural teak sideboard by Johannes Andersen showcases the refined craftsmanship and organic modernism that define ...
Teak
Danish Rosewood Sideboard By Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
An attractive midcentury rosewood sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn. The upper section with oak and baize lined slide trays to the l...
Oak, Rosewood
Mid-Century modern high sideboard by Johannes Andersen from around the 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Skaaning Mobler
Located in Lejre, DK
Mid-Century modern high sideboard in rosewood, designed by Johannes Andersen, manufactured by Skaaning Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. Measurements in cm: H:128 W:200 D:42
Rosewood