Rosewood and Rattan Drinks Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
View Similar Items
Rosewood and Rattan Drinks Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Johannes Andersen (Designer),CFC Silkeborg (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. It is in very good vintage condition, it is solid, sturdy and everything works as it should. There is a small amount of age-related wear and tear as you would imagine but nothing serious enough to detract from the piece.
- Seller Location:Bristol, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000000231stDibs: LU6260228587972
Johannes Andersen
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.
CFC Silkeborg
CFC Silkeborg, also known as C. F. Christensen Silkeborg, exemplifies the refreshingly simple beauty of mid-century modern Danish design. Established in the early 1950s in Silkeborg, Denmark, the furniture manufacturer was known for its clean-lined, functional and refined hardwood furniture. In partnership with talented Danish designers, CFC Silkeborg created many exquisite coffee tables, lounge chairs, credenzas and other types of furniture for the 20th-century home.
One of the most prominent and prolific CFC Silkeborg collaborations was with acclaimed designer Johannes Andersen, who worked with the company in the 1950s and 1960s. Anderson’s elevated Scandinavian modern designs were practical and compact yet characterized by organic curves and graceful lines. Some of Anderson’s most popular creations for CFC Silkeborg include his nesting tables and the playful Smile coffee table, which features a center pocket shelf that looks like an upturned mouth.
In the 1960s, CFC Silkeborg worked with designer Henning Korch. Korch captured Danish design sensibilities with his thoughtfully built furniture, which had a distinctive flair from details like beveled edges and brass drawer handles. For CFC Silkeborg, Korch designed furniture such as cocktail tables, bar carts, bar cabinets and dressers.
CFC Silkeborg also had a long collaborative relationship with Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø. Wikkelsø was inspired by the straight lines of modern style and the curves of the Danish landscape. From the 1950s to the 1980s, he created many tables, armchairs and sofas for CFC Silkeborg. Comfortable and inviting elegance characterizes this upholstered leather seating.
Vintage CFC Silkeborg furniture by Andersen, Korch and Wikkelsø continues to be sought after due to its exceptional build quality and timeless appeal.
On 1stDibs, find CFC Silkeborg tables, seating, case pieces and more.
- Original Signed Vintage Photograph By John Bulmer Of 1960s English Village SceneLocated in Bristol, GBORIGINAL FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH By the celebrated British photojournalist and filmmaker John Bulmer (b.1938). He was a pioneer of colour photography and the use of 35mm film and worked f...Category
20th Century English Photography
MaterialsPaper
- Vintage Naturalistic Cast Aluminium Pebble Wall Mirror, c. 1960sLocated in Bristol, GBMid-Century Wall Mirror Silver frame stylised as pebbles. Cast from aluminium. Paper label verso titles the piece ‘Brighton Beach’. It is in very good vintage condition with wear...Category
Vintage 1960s British Wall Mirrors
MaterialsAluminum
- Vintage Original Oil on Canvas Painting Bold Expressionist Landscape, 1960sLocated in Bristol, GBVintage Mid-Century Original Oil Painting Signed ‘M. Harmsworth’ and dated ‘1968’. Depicting a landscape, probably Southern European with whitewashed houses dotted amongst fields w...Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
MaterialsCanvas
- Large Impressionist Seascape Depicting the Côte d'Azur Original Painting, 1960sLocated in Bristol, GBVintage Original Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting Bright, quickly and confidently painted impressionist oil. A window into the sunshine of the South of France. Dating to the c.1960...Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Wood, Paint
- Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950sBy Charles and Ray Eames, Herman MillerLocated in Bristol, GBMid-Century Lounge Chair An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team. An early Herman Miller example. Ebonised ply on a chrome base. In original condition, i...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSteel, Chrome
- Portrait of a Nude Sunbather in the Cote D'Azur, Original 1960s Oil PaintingLocated in Bristol, GBORIGINAL VINTAGE OIL ON BOARD PAINTING BY AKOS BIRO, HUNGARIAN 1911-2002 Free-moving, sketchy brushstrokes really capture the feeling o...Category
20th Century French Paintings
MaterialsPaint, Canvas
- Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg Rosewood Coffee Table, c. 1960'sBy Johannes Andersen, CFC SilkeborgLocated in Norwalk, CTChunky and stylish, this cocktail table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg features thick bookmatched rosewood veneer, sculptural tapered legs, and integrated drawers that disapp...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsRosewood
$2,720 Sale Price20% Off - 1960s Johannes Andersen Rosewood Nesting Tables for CFC Christensen of SilkeborgBy Johannes Andersen, CFC SilkeborgLocated in Praha, CZ- Three pieces - Carefully refurbished.Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
MaterialsPalisander
- Vintage Danish Teak Serving Trolley by Johannes Andersen, 1960sBy CFC Silkeborg, Johannes AndersenLocated in Asaa, DKVintage Danish teak serving trolley by Johannes Andersen, 1960s. Danish modern serving cart in teak and cane attributed to Johannes Andersen for CFC Møbler, Denmark. Removable teak ...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MaterialsCane, Teak
- Johannes Andersen Demilune Coffee Table in Rosewood, CFC Silkeborg, 1960sBy Johannes Andersen, CFC SilkeborgLocated in The Hague, NLThis striking coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark in the early 1960s. The organic, demilune shaped top and the three slim, tap...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsRosewood
- Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg Danish Rosewood Serving Bar CartLocated in Kensington, MDOne of our most beautiful bar / serving carts. Tri-level with the second shelf being two-thirds the Size and having a laminate finish for potential wet items such as an ice bucket. S...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MaterialsRosewood
Price Upon Request - Rosewood Side Table By Johannes Andersen For CFC Silkeborg, DenmarkBy Johannes Andersen, CFC SilkeborgLocated in Brooklyn, NYElegant, Scandinvian modern, Brazilian rosewood, side table designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark features a rounded, organic profile with slender tapered legs.Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
MaterialsRosewood