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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