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.
1960s Johannes Andersen Rare Teak Folding Bar Cabinet, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- On wheels - Item has been refurbished - 185 cm when opened.
Teak
Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, Scandinavian Design, MCM
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 74 × 47 × 70 / 59 cm (29.1" × 18.5" × 27.6" / 23.2") Width × Depth × Height frame / top tray height Elegant serving cart designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, Den...
Teak
1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic serving trolley from the 1960s by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. Solid teak frame with three shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. Quality Features: accomplis...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Foldable Trolley, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable mid-century bar cart from Sweden with a removable tray. The cart features a storage area and can be used as a home bar, side table, or similar. The delicate metal frame is ...
Metal
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 120 in D 35.4 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Teak
$739
H 18.12 in W 20.67 in D 14.18 in
Rosewood Side Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant side table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted in beautifully figured rosewood, the table features a simp...
Rosewood
$1,398
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s Beautiful bar cart or trolley, which can be used also as side table. Made in Italy in the mid-century in the ...
Brass
$1,472
H 20.08 in W 29.34 in D 29.34 in
Magnificent Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent Danish design coffee table in rosewood by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s. The table has a wonderful clean design with marvellous straight edges. The ro...
Wood
$1,538
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Side table in rosewood by Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This is a side table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1960s. The piece is a fine example of Danish modern design, characterized by it...
Rosewood
$1,591 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Set of Teak Nesting Tables by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant set of 1960s teak nesting tables designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik. Each table features beautiful ceramic tiles in rich green and blue tones...
Ceramic, Teak
$966
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood Designed By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood coffee table, crafted by Silkeborg Furniture in the 1960s and designed by Johannes Andersen, stands as a testament to the iconic Danish design of the era. Exuding ele...
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table by CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table crafted from rosewood, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s. The table features a square top and represents Danish furniture desi...
Rosewood
$2,330 / set
H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Nesting Tables designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 3 Nesting coffee side tables in teak designed by J. Andersen for Silkeborg, 1960s in Denmark. The frames has an organic design base, and a solid teak top, the smallest table i...
Teak
$1,779
H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Serving Trolley With Wicker Shelf Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood serving trolley with wicker shelf, designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s. The trolley combines the deep, warm hue of the rosewood with a l...
Rosewood
$8,854
H 19.69 in W 52.76 in D 20.08 in
Teak 'Smile' Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Smile table! The iconic Danish, Johannes Andersen, CFC, teak ’Smile’ coffee table, Denmark, 1960s The ’Smile’ coffee table, designed by Johanne...
Teak
Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design Dimensions: D 54 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Materials: Steel frame, teak solid wood, wood veneer, rubber wheel, aluminium. With the Trink bar cart, the tw...
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Danish Modern Two Tier Teak Cocktail Trolley Serving Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Danish drinks trolley in a wonderful vintage condition made from solid teak and teak plywood sitting on fully working casters. A two-tier...
Wood, Teak
$3,979
H 19.69 in W 63.59 in D 24.81 in
Rosewood coffee table by Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Luxurious coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in beautiful rosewood. Expandable with two black trays on each s...
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany. Made by CFC.
Mahogany
Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart
By Silkenborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 29 wide x 18.5 deep x 27.5 inches highWe take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 18.31 in
Serving Trolley Made In Mahogany By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
This serving trolley is an enchanting example of Johannes Andersen's design aesthetics from the 1960s and was produced by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik. Made of mahogany wood, the carriage e...
Mahogany
Bar cart In Rosewood, Designed By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
The rolling table in rosewood, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, is an example of Danish furniture art from the mid-20th century. ...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Expansion Bar in Teak by Johannes Andersen for Drylund
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool and unique Danish modern expansion bar cabinet in teak by Johannes Andersen for Drylund, circa 1950s. This stunning piece of furniture combines functional design with el...
Laminate, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Danish modern, rosewood bar, serving cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg features 3 tiers to accommodate glasses and...
Laminate, Rosewood
Sold
H 28 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar cart trolley designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg circa 1960s, Denmark. Features three tiers of shelving storage perfect for tall bottles and glassw...
Laminate, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Serving Trolley / Bar Cart
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Serving trolley / bar cart with shelves designed by Johannes Andersen. Constructed in rosewood set on chromed casters for easy movement. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark, 1960'...
Hardwood
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H 27.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley with Shelves by Johannes Andersen
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern teak bar cart / serving trolley with shelves by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, circa 1960s. Elegant and simply designed Danish bar cart on gliding wheels. Beautifully detailed wooden joints and structure that encourages you to use all three levels, the middle one not only leaves one end for double height items, but also has a black laminate wipeable surface. All in all...
Laminate, Teak
Sold
H 23.23 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Design Teak Bar/Serving Cart/Trolley, Johannes Andersen, Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Width: 29.14 in. (74 cm) Depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This elegant Danish design bar cart comes on gliding wheels and with lots of stora...
Teak
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H 23.23 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Bar / Serving Cart / Trolley Johannes Andersen Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) width: 29.14 in. (74 cm) depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This elegant Danish design bar cart comes on gliding wheels and with lots of stora...
Teak
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H 27.75 in W 29 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart / Teak Trolley by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional design by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg; constructed from teak wood with three fixed shelves providing ample storage. The top and bottom shelves have been constructe...
Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Johannes Andersen Bar Cart/ Serving Trolley in Teak, 1960 Denmark
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak serving trolley by Johannes Andersen, 1960s Danish modern serving cart in teak and cane attributed to Johannes Andersen for CFC Møbler....
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 34.25 in
Locking Danish Teak Expanding Top Bar Cart Server by Dyrlund on Casters
By Erik Buch, Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern Danish teak bar cart by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This extendable top server by Dyrlund is brilliant in both style and design. Lift up and slide the drop leaf to expa...
Chrome
Sold
H 22.45 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Rosewood and Rattan Drinks Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Danish Serving Side Table With Removable Tray, 1960s Elegant timeless design by renowned Danish designer Johannes Andersen. Made in Denmark from Brazilian rosewood. CIT...
Rattan, Rosewood