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Johannes Andersen was born in 1903 in Aarhus, Denmark. He created many pieces of furniture during his lifetime, all of which focused on the use of natural materials to produce works that included a variety of organic shapes. Andersen served as an apprentice cabinet maker during his early life and received his certification as a skilled cabinet maker in 1922. He began performing in numerous workshops and started his own architectural workshop in the 1930s. Andersen also created several pieces for Trensum, a Swedish furniture manufacturer.

While working for Trensum, Andersen designed myriad coffee tables that consisted of rosewood and teak. He also launched the "Capri" sofa and sofa table series that became exceedingly popular worldwide and later began working with a number of Danish and Swedish furniture manufacturers. Many of Andersen's works were purchased during the 1950s and 1960s. This coincided with the boom for the Danish working class, which led many Danish citizens to buy and move into new homes. Andersen's coffee table designs were produced globally, and Andersen continued to create new designs until the age of 80. At this point, Andersen closed his drawing office. He died in 1991, but his legendary furniture designs continue to remain top choices worldwide.

Johannes Andersen was born in 1903 in Aarhus, Denmark. He created many pieces of furniture during his lifetime, all of which focused on the use of natural materials to produce works that included a variety of organic shapes.

Andersen served as an apprentice cabinet maker during his early life and received his certification as a skilled cabinet maker in 1922. He began performing in numerous workshops and started his own architectural workshop in the 1930s. Andersen also created several pieces for Trensum, a Swedish furniture manufacturer.

While working for Trensum, Andersen designed myriad coffee tables that consisted of rosewood and teak. He also launched the "Capri" sofa and sofa table series that became exceedingly popular worldwide and later began working with a number of Danish and Swedish furniture manufacturers.

Many of Andersen's works were purchased during the 1950s and 1960s. This coincided with the boom for the Danish working class, which led many Danish citizens to buy and move into new homes.

Andersen's coffee table designs were produced globally, and Andersen continued to create new designs until the age of 80. At this point, Andersen closed his drawing office. He died in 1991, but his legendary furniture designs continue to remain top choices worldwide.