Antiques industry spokesman George Evans, the entrepreneur behind Bond & Bowery, a diverse online resource for antiques and fine art, brought a Johannes Andersen Danish Modern Teak Bar with Two Erik Buck Bar Stools for us to see.

Design2Share: George, this bar set has caught your eye. Where would you put it in your home, and what pieces would you group it with?

George: I found this fantastic Johannes Andersen Danish Modern bar with a pair of Erik Buck bar stools, and they were built for entertaining! They'd be a great addition to the living room or study, or you can put them out by the pool. Look for placement anywhere one wants dual signature examples of Danish Design. The austere nature of Danish design works well with most modern interiors, I prefer to have a piece or two of it in a roomscape. It adds a quiet, relaxing  mood to a room. Too many pieces of this understated furniture leave me flat, but a piece or two like this bar and stools is the answer!

D2S: If this were the starting point of a personal Danish Modern collection, what other items would you add to the bar and stools?

George: This is an opportunity to buy two pieces by master designers Johannes Andersen and Erich Buch at one time. They were probably created at the same time in the 1960s. The Danish designers were always collaborative and less competitive than some of their contemporaries. I see this bar set up with a Vladimir Kagan sofa, Milo Baughman chairs, Gio Ponti lighting- it’s a solid starting place for a collection of Mid-century Modern furnishings.

D2S: What can you tell us about Andersen and Buck?

George: Johannes Andersen (1903-1995) designed for Trensum, which is a Swedish furnituremaker. You can find examples of his organic-shape work in teak and rosewood for them, including some outstanding coffeetables. Be on the lookout for his Capri sofa and sofa-table series as they're very much in demand. As for Erik Buck, we've been finding great dining table and chair designs by him from Povl Dinesen and Chr. Christiansen, as well as the iconic bar stools he made for O.D. Mobler A-S.

D2S: George, it's Fantasy Decorating time. If you had an unlimited budget, what else would you group with this bar set, and where would you put it? 

George: Absolutely by the pool! Made of teak, this sturdy wood will continue to wear well. These pieces were built on the principles of form and function. The Erick Buck stools invite you into the bar with the bar's built-in foot rest. The back of the bar is fitted with a cool folding black laminate work surface. The bar interior has lots of storage and bottle holders. I think this bar setup would add the right vibe to any home.

These pieces are from premier Bond and Bowery dealer Lookmodern of Portland, OR, and they're known for classic Mid-century design and Danish Modern furnishings. They have over 40 years of experience and an 8,000-square-foot warehouse to prove it, loaded with an extensive, ever-changing inventory that allows the design-savvy homeowner to “invest in style.” Click here for more information on their Johannes Andersen Danish Modern Teak Bar with Two Erik Buck Bar Stools.