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.
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
UM14 Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Exceptional UM14 highboard designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in the 1960s. Crafted in teak, this elegant piece showcases Andersen’s signature details, inc...
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
SK661 Cocktail Cabinet and Bar Stools by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Son
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish cocktail cabinet, model “SK661”, designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Son, Denmark, 1960s. This exceptional mid-century modern bar cabinet comes with three matching ba...
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart by Johannes Andersen
By Drylund, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart with key. Made by Drylund Mobler. An exceptional design by Johannes Andersen is this Rosewood bar cart. The cart has a black syn...
Brass
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
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
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
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
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart with Removable Tray by Johannes Andersen / Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
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 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
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
Danish rosewood desk with teak legs by Johannes Andersen, 1960.
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian desk. It features a large top with six drawers on the front; the top two are lockable (keys included). An external teak base creates a two-tone effect, contrast...
Teak, Santos Rosewood
Danish Vintage Drinks Bar and Stools by Erik Buch and Johannes Andersen
By Brdr. Andersen, Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund, Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Danish vintage drinks bar and stools by Erik Buch and Johannes Andersen. The bar was designed by Erik Buch and was made by Dyrlund, the stools were designed by Johannes Andersen for Broderna Andersen. Both were made in Denmark in the 1960’s. The quality is exceptional, the bar is called the boomerang bar...
Leather, Formica, Wood
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 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
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 piec...
Teak
$11,552 / item
H 32.68 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 1 Credenza" sideboard in solid walnut - marble top - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...
Marble, Gold, Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$5,981
H 35.44 in W 93.12 in D 22.45 in
Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
This oak sideboard was designed by Henning Kjærnulf and produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Four panelled doors span the front, each fitted with diamond-shaped...
Brass
$3,300
H 43 in W 71 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
$3,900
H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Aluminum, Chrome
Country French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A charming vintage 18th century Louis XV style paint-decorated solid wood country French enfilade. Born in France in the Mid-20th Century, featuring quality solid wood constructio...
Wood
$5,800
H 50.01 in W 77.56 in D 19.69 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Danish Modern sideboard / credenza designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in solid oak, the piece features the designer’s ch...
Brass
$1,995
H 32.75 in W 80.75 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Danish Credenza Sideboard by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Danish Credenza Sideboard by Skovby, a stuuning credenza that embodies timeless elegance. Featuring beautiful wood grain and a design...
Teak
French Vintage Mahogany & Marble Top Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade speaks of refined taste and luxury, marked NF Ameublements after winning of a gold medal for ...
Marble, Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 68 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid century danish modern rosewood credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (2) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bookcas...
Rosewood
Svend A. Larsen - Teak Sideboard Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Svend Aage Larsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This mid-century teak credenza from the 1960s, designed by Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, showcases premium Danish craftsmanship. The piece features elegant sliding tambou...
Teak
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H 32.75 in W 88.75 in D 19.75 in
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
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H 33 in W 96.5 in D 20.5 in
1960s Model 19 Credenza by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in teak
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s, the Model 19 credenza is one of the more substantial and sculptural storage pieces associ...
Teak
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H 33.08 in W 94.49 in D 20.48 in
Large Danish teak sideboard model U15 by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sideboard featuring two sets of four drawers (with a cutlery drawer underneath the top drawer) on either side, and two large tambour doors opening onto four shelv...
Teak
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H 33 in W 96.5 in D 20 in
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
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H 32 in W 72.25 in D 19 in
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
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H 56.25 in W 39.25 in D 24.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Corner Bar Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
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
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
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H 68.12 in W 54.34 in D 16.54 in
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
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H 33.08 in W 94.49 in D 20.48 in
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
Vintage teak sideboard, Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage sideboard in teak, Denmark 1960
Teak
Sideboard in teak, Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Torino, IT
Sideboard by Johannes Andersen
Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 92.13 in D 21.66 in
Danish Vintage Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Danish vintage sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Bernhard Pedersen. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this is a la...
Wood