Manufacturer:Uldum Møbelfabrik
Designer:Johannes Andersen (1922-1991)
Period/style: Mid Century Modern
Country: Denmark
Material: Teak
Size: H: 72 cm [28.3 inches], L: 152-220 cm [59.8-86.6 inches], W: 85 cm [33.5 inches]
Details and Condition:: Designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, this unusual design offers one large leaf stored within the frame of the table. Afrormosia bands the teak tabletop. An interior frame pulls out to not only store the leaf but supports its extension. Johannes Andersen was born in 1903. He was certified as cabinet maker in 1922 and opened his own workshop a few years later. Successful from the start, he created his proper style, influenced by Danish currents and Scandinavian trends. He worked for several manufacturers as well as on his own until the eighties. Today his work is well known among the design lovers, as his furniture are very representative of Scandinavian Style.