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 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
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch The credenza measures: 96.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 33 inches high The hutch measures: 70.75 wide x ...
Glass, 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
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
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
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
Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza with Sculpted Pulls
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
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
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour sliding doors
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hans J. Wegner, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and refined sideboard signed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod-Larsen for Brandes Møbelfabrik, a Scandinavian design classic of the 1950s. Made of teak, this piece has a mi...
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Teak
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
$4,800
H 45.67 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in
Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...
Oak
Danish Credenza with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century credenza, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained Teak this piece is another classic example of Dyrlund's Cra...
Metal
$4,750
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional 1960s Danish modern teak credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian f...
Teak
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 78 in D 19 in
Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
Aluminum
Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Danish modern credenza is a stunning piece of furniture from the 1960s, expertly crafted in Denmark. Made from beautiful Brazilian rosewood, the credenza showcases a s...
Rosewood
$5,895
H 31 in W 82.75 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Bernhard Pedersen Danish Modern Tambour-Door Teak Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...
Wood, Teak
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
$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
$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 Arne Vodder, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
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
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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
Teak Highboard by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 78.75” L x 16.75” D x 47.5” H Description: A vintage teak highboard by Johannes Andersen. Freshly imported from Denmark. INV 2-33 C...
Teak
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H 46.5 in W 78.75 in D 18.25 in
Mid-century Johannes Andersen Danish High Sideboard of Brazilian Rosewood
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, circa 1955. Handcrafted from book-matched Brazilian rosewood, it showcases rich and dynamic grain patterns. The finely craft...
Rosewood
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H 50.5 in W 78.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An stunning midcentury sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen. The upper section with oak and baize lined slide trays to the left, adjustable shelves to lef...
Teak
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Swedish teak credenza. This long credenza has the storage capacity and style to function in a living room or dining room setting. Three sliding doors with sculpted handle...
Wood, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 96.46 in D 20.48 in
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 four tambo...
Teak
1960s Vintage Teak Wood Highboard Design J. Andersen for Uldum
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Highboard sideboard in Teak wood, has four sliding doors and five drawers at the bottom. Design by Jhoannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Conditions: In good condition, ...
Teak
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H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Tambour Sideboard in Teak by Johannes Andersen for Falster, Denmark 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Falster, Denmark 1960s. This sideboard is made out of teak and features tambour sideboards covering a series of adjustable shelves and draw...
Teak
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H 33.5 in W 94 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, Circa 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Antonio, TX
A long Danish modern sideboard by Johannes Andersen made of teak features plenty of storage space and beautifully sculpted handles. The middle of the credenza features sliding doors ...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Danish Modern Teak Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak credenza designed by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, 1960s. The sideboard is handcrafted of book-matched old-growth teak with four sliding cabinet doors below four drawe...
Teak
Danish Modern Johannes Andersen Rosewood Sideboard
By Johannes Andersen, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Bernhard Pedersen & Son made of rosewood features plenty of storage space and beautifully sculpted handles. The left side of the cred...
Rosewood