Johannes Andersen was a Danish mid-century furniture designer who was born in Aarhus, Denmark in 1903. He apprenticed as a cabinetmaker, becoming certified in 1922. By the mid-1930s, when Danish modern design rose in popularity beyond Denmark, he opened his own workshop. He continued to work with other design houses as well, including CFC Silkeborg in Denmark and Trensum in Sweden.

Atr the end of World War II, Andersen saw 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.

Andersen's furniture is known for its distinctive shapes, flowing contours, and "restrained chic." He was deeply drawn to organic shapes and flowing lines, and he more...

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Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1991), dining suite, c. 1960,…

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Suite with Six Chairs, 1960

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1991), dining suite, c. 1960, manufactured by Uldum Møbelfabrik, rosewood, rectangular top table with two in-built extension leaves, six chairs, retains manufacturer's label underneath of table (7), height 73 cm width 86 cm…

A Johannes Andersen rosewood coffee table, with a pull out…

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull Out Extension

A Johannes Andersen rosewood coffee table, with a pull out extension to one end and a storage drawer to the other, height 46 cm, width 160 cm - 199.5 cm, diameter 62 cm

A Johannes Andersen auto trolley for Dyrlund, Danish, circa…

Johannes Andersen Auto Trolley for Dyrlund, Danish, Rosewood, 1960s

A Johannes Andersen auto trolley for Dyrlund, Danish, circa 1960s, rosewood veneer and laminate, three tiers, on castors, 76 cm high, 78 cm wide, 50 cm wide

A set of four Johannes Andersen dining chairs, Danish, circa…

1960s Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, Set of 4

A set of four Johannes Andersen dining chairs, Danish, circa 1960s, solid teak and teak veneer with cream cotton seat upholstery, 78 cm high, 48 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Rosewood dining chairs, c.1960s designed by Johannes Andersen,…

1960s Rosewood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, Set of Four

Rosewood dining chairs, c.1960s designed by Johannes Andersen, Denmark. Set of four curved ladderbacks with cigar legs and wool upholstered seats. Height 85 cm.(a/f moth damage to wool)

Danish coffee table, designed by Johannes Andersen for Cf…

Johannes Andersen Teak Demi Lune Coffee Table, 1960s Denmark

Danish coffee table, designed by Johannes Andersen for Cf Christenson, c.1960s Denmark, unusual demi lune shaped teak top on tapering legs, height 51 cm, width 158 Depth75 cm

A set of eight teak dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for…

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Set, Danish Modern, 1960s

A set of eight teak dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960s, Denmark. Danish modern. Teak frames with light grey upholstery. Height 76.5 cm, width 48.5 cm, depth 44.5 cm

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1991), Extension Dining Table,…

Johannes Andersen Brazilian Rosewood Extension Dining Table, c. 1960

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1991), Extension Dining Table, c. 1960, Brazilian rosewood, the circular table with two extension leaves, on tapering legs, height 74.5 cm diameter 116 cm. Provenance: Radar Fitzroy in Melbourne, Private Collection, Sydney

Rosewood coffee table, c.1960s Danish, in the manner of…

Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Tapered Legs

Rosewood coffee table, c.1960s Danish, in the manner of Johannes Andersen, with long diamond point tapered legs, height 52 length 148 cm, width 65 cm

Johannes Andersen for J Skaaning and Søn, Denmark, A 1960s…

Danish High Sideboard with Sliding and Tambour Doors

Johannes Andersen for J Skaaning and Søn, Denmark, A 1960s Danish high sideboard, with sliding and tambour doors revealing cupboards, shelves, drawers, and a pull-out writing slope, stamp verso

Johannes Andersen (designer), A 1960s Danish drinks trolley,…

1960s Danish Drinks Trolley with Sliding Chopping Board

Johannes Andersen (designer), A 1960s Danish drinks trolley, three tiers, complete with original sliding chopping board and cutlery drawer

Attributed to Johannes Andersen, an elegant 1960s Danish…

Danish 1960s Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen

Attributed to Johannes Andersen, an elegant 1960s Danish rosewood coffee table, rectangular form with elongated, tapering legs, 53 x 150 x 58 cm

Johannes Andersen dining setting for Moreddi, teak extension…

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Set with Six Chairs

Johannes Andersen dining setting for Moreddi, teak extension table and six chairs, Denmark, c 1960s, table 73 cm high, 160 cm wide, 90 cm deep (extended), chair 77 cm high, 50 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Rosewood coffee table in the manner of, Johannes Andersen and…

Mid-century Rosewood Coffee Table with Tapered Legs

Rosewood coffee table in the manner of, Johannes Andersen and Kai Kristiansen, C1960s with, tapered legs, height 52 cm, length 168 cm, depth 59 cm, (slight bow to top)

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1922-2003) set of four dining chairs,…

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs with Orange Upholstery (Set of 4)

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1922-2003) set of four dining chairs, c. 1960 manufactured by Uldum Mobelfabrik, teak with burnt orange wool upholstered seats and backs (4)

Johannes Anderson armchair for Uldum, grey wool fabric with…

Grey Wool Armchair by Johannes Anderson for Uldum, Denmark (1960s)

Johannes Anderson armchair for Uldum, grey wool fabric with hardwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 84 cm high, 57 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Teak coffee table by Johannes Andersen, c1960s, teak Danish…

Johannes Andersen Teak Coffee Table with Magazine Shelf Base

Teak coffee table by Johannes Andersen, c1960s, teak Danish magazine shelf base with splayed legs, height 52 cm, length 140 cm, depth 51 cm

Coffee table by Johannes Anderson for Silkeborg, C1960s…

Johannes Anderson Rosewood Coffee Table, Silkeborg, C1960s, 135cm Length

Coffee table by Johannes Anderson for Silkeborg, C1960s rosewood with tapered legs length 135 cm

Johannes Andersen coffee table for CFS Silkeborg, model 280,…

Johannes Andersen Pull-Out Coffee Table, Denmark 1960s

Johannes Andersen coffee table for CFS Silkeborg, model 280, pull out sides, Denmark, c 1960s

Johannes Andersen sideboard, four doors and seven central…

Johannes Andersen Danish Sideboard, 1960s

Johannes Andersen sideboard, four doors and seven central drawers, Denmark, c 1960s

Johannes Andersen extension dining table and eight chairs…

Johannes Andersen Dining Set with 8 Chairs, Denmark

Johannes Andersen extension dining table and eight chairs including two carvers, Denmark, c 1960s, chair 94 x 48 x 44

Attributed to Johannes Andersen (Danish), Coffee Table, c. 1960,…

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table

Attributed to Johannes Andersen (Danish), Coffee Table, c. 1960, manufactured by CFC Silkeborg, rosewood, retains manufacturer's label, height 50 cm with 165 cm depth 50 cm

Johannes Andersen for C.F Christensen, silkeborg, Denmark,…

Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen

Johannes Andersen for C.F Christensen, silkeborg, Denmark, large rosewood coffee table, model No. 4, early 1960s - a fine example of Danish craftsmanship, width 1,80 cm

Johannes Andersen teak bar, Denmark, c 1960s, 112 cm high, 115…

Johannes Andersen Teak Bar

Johannes Andersen teak bar, Denmark, c 1960s, 112 cm high, 115 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1995), Dining Suite, c. 1960,…

Johannes Andersen Dining Set

Johannes Andersen (Danish, 1903-1995), Dining Suite, c. 1960, manufactured by Uldum Mobelfabrik, pine wood, comprising an extendable table with two leaves, and six chairs with black leather seats, retain labels (6), height 77 cm width 47 cm depth 45 cm

Johannes Andersen, drinks trolley in teak

Teak Drinks Trolley by Johannes Andersen

Johannes Andersen, drinks trolley in teak

Johannes Andersen, a Danish modern square edged writing desk,…

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk with Four Drawers

Johannes Andersen, a Danish modern square edged writing desk, circa 1965, made of teak and oak, with four drawers

Attributed to Johannes Andersen (1903-1991) in the manner of a…

Teak Smile Table by Johannes Andersen

Attributed to Johannes Andersen (1903-1991) in the manner of a Smile table, teak, 57 cm high, 134 cm wide, 55 cm deep