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Material: Teak
vintage bookcase cabinets wall cabinets teak
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase cabinets wall cabinets teak
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 175 x 89.5 x 41 (hxwxd)
details teak; 2 in stock;
ar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Two-bay 'LB7' bookcase Franco Albini for Poggi 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic ceiling bookcase, also usable from the center, model 'LB7', designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi from the late 1950s.
The bookcase features two bays with solid teak...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
CraftAssociates Credenzas, Cambre Modern Credenza, Teak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenzas, Cambre Modern Credenza, Teak
This modern teak credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The legs and door fr...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Finn Juhl: Exhibition tables made 1947 - for dining or cards - single or pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
In 1947, Finn Juhl received the Eckersberg Medal for his interior design work of Bing and Grøndahl's store. Amongst the furniture designed for Bing and Grøndahl's store were 12 exhib...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Century Old Teak Wood Log Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed ancient teak log bench. The log is fourteen inches thick and floats two inches off the floor on minimalist hand carved legs inset into the wood. We added a natur...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Model 78 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller - Set of 6
Located in Raleigh, NC
Set of six Model 78 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller. Made circa 1960s, Denmark. This sought after set is made from high quality Danish teak wood. The scul...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
2 Design Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Teak from Denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Massive teak lounge chais in great condition with no smell or odur. The chairs have a beautiful size and will add elegance to every modern home.
Small patina on the massive wooden f...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Easy Armchairs from Punjab University
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret easy armchairs in solid teak from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Stenciled markings to reverse of ...
Category
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, coffee table, model 'FD 515' teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
An impeccably crafted coffee table, designed by the renowned design du...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giulio Moscatelli Armchair in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, armchair, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950
This armchair by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave car...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Single Charred Minimalist Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed teak wood minimalist coffee table. Charred one time revealing the unique wood grain. Hand carved with a dramatic graduation from the bottom to the top. Both sculp...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Espresso Stained Side Table
Located in New York, NY
An impressive antique single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection, is hand carved to produce this beautiful side table with a four inch deep bevelled top. We added three...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Long Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood panels joined together with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. We added butterflies inlaid into the wood and a secret milky white wash revealing the uniqu...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Espresso Stained Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive century old single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection, is hand carved to produce this beautiful table with a deep bevelled top. We added butterfly details t...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Europe, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment. Th...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful single slab of ancient teak wood taken from my finest collection to produce this i...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Teak Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, armchair, teak, cane, France, 1950s
In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed this elegant lounge chair as part of his collection for h...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Teak and Red Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, teak, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s
A pair of lounge chairs from the vibrant 1960s. These Italian easy chairs breathe elegance and sophistication. Crafted with m...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962
Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Log Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed bleached teak log bench. The legs are cut into this super rare long bench. The log is ten inches thick and floats seven inches off the floor on minimalist hand c...
Category
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson.
Manufacturer: DUX.
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specifications: Teak.
Condition:
These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Teak Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed thick teak wood panels are joined together by hand to produce this impressive round table. A solid cylinder suar wood base allows the top to float. Great as a dining table ...
Category
1950s Minimalist Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, teak, wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s
Simple in its design, this stool features an open framework in teak with tapered legs. Its unassuming design allows it to blend seamlessly...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
W. Andersag Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
W. Andersag, lounge chair, teak, saddle leather, Italy, 1960s
An exquisite armchair designed by W.D. Ansersag. Its design bears a striking dynamism, highlighted by sharp lines evide...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and the shelves are adjustable in height. This unit consists of two i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Round Table
Located in New York, NY
An impressive century old single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection, is hand carved to produce this exquisite table with a deep bevelled top. We added butterflies inla...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen for A. Hansen & Søn, extendable dining table, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This extendable dining table designed by...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
An impressive one hundred year old teak wood root, expertly crafted into a beautiful coffee table of immense size. This magnificent piece is part of my exclusive private collection. ...
Category
1920s Minimalist Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s.
Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, teak, fabric, Europe, 1960s.
Stunning dining chair made in Europe in the 1960s featuring a striking backrest. The model is angular and modest as it is build up in mai...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Hand Made Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Century old teak wood taken from my finest collection is hand carved to produce this beautiful one of a kind coffee table. We added a translucent espresso stain revealing the stunnin...
Category
1920s Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Danish Cabinets with Tambour Doors in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, teak, birch, felt, Denmark, 1950s
This sideboard is exemplary for refined, highly detailed and very well-made furniture. The front corpus is furnished with tambour door pan...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Felt, Birch, Teak
Teak Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design, a great example of form and function. This is the more desireable 4 drawer version, and is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
‘Bullhorn’ Armchair in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Bullhorn’ dining chair, teak, leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s
This dining chair from Dutch origin owes its name to the armrests that are based on the shape of a bull horn. The ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Wall Light in Teak and Brass
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, white lacquered metal, teak, cord, brass, plastic, Italy, 1957.
Impressive wall mounted light designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by O-Luce. Unique for this item is the combination of elements derived from the 177 A model, designed in 1957, and the 1102 model, designed in 1959. Its arm is an 177 A design and executed in teak, lacquered metal and brass. It features a '1102' pendant hanging on a cord. The cord, directed by a brass tube attached to the wooden arm, leads down where a brass cylinder functions as a counterweight. The brass cylinder keeps the pendant in its position. The design showcases the mechanicals of the lamp, which makes this a very raw yet refined light that would work very well in the living room or as an office light...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Niels Otto Møller Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs, model 71, teak, papercord, Denmark, 1951
Designed by Niels Otto Møller, these dining chairs are exemplary for ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Acton Bjørn Extremely Rare Tray Table in Teak and Brass
By Acton Bjørn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Acton Bjørn, tray table or serving table, teak, brass, leather, Denmark, 1930s
This unique tray table has a splendid construction consisting of a tray that is attached to the base w...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this fantastic teak, well crafted, floating, vintage storage cabinet featuring tamboured doors. A clever, useful design incorporates flush mounting teardrop brackets for easy installation that fits snugly against a wall. This charming storage piece is the perfect addition for any room to keep your treasured collections of antique fountain pens...
Category
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Teak with Reversible Doors
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, credenza model 29A, teak, metal, Denmark, 1959
This iconic sideboard in teak is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. The typical refined Vodde...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Pair of 'Fireside' Armchairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, pair of lounge chairs 'Fireplace', teak, leather, Denmark, 1940
These Danish lounge chairs were meticulously crafted for the purpos...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955
A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '75', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1954
Gracefully streamlined, the dining chair model 75, designed by the Danish maste...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960
This leather four seat sofa is designed by the Dane Hans Olsen for Brande. The sofa is executed in black...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Bent Møller Jepsen 'FN' Lounge Chair in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bent Møller Jepsen for Simo Møbler, wingback chair, model 'FN', teak, reupholstered in “Sonar 3” by Raf Simons Kvadrat, Denmark, 1956-1959
Furniture designer and upholsterer Bent Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller, set of four dining chairs, model 78, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s.
A beautiful dining set designed by Danish Niels Otto Møller. Carved from the rich, lustrous gr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Taichiro Nakay Coffee Table in Organic Shape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, coffee table, teak veneer, reed, wood, Japan/Italy, 1950s
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Reed, Wood, Teak
Arne Vodder Large 16 ft Conference or Dining Table in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, conference table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant and simplistic sizable table by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This large conference table has an impressive size wit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Windsor Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, set of four Windsor dining chairs, teak, beech, Denmark, design 1947, production 1940s/1950s
Palle Suenson conceived this modern Windsor-style chair ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ezhio Longhi for Elam Wall-Mounted Coat Rack in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ezhio Longhi for Elam, wall-mounted coat rack, teak, metal, Italy, circa 1961.
This hallway setting is designed by Ezhio Longhi for Elam and is executed in solid teak. While maintai...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Teak with White Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Watting for Fristho, sideboard, teak, brass, lacquered wood, Netherlands, 1950s.
Elegant sideboard designed by William Watting for Fristho from the fifties. Very slim taper...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '122', teak, beech, Denmark, design 1952
Børge Mogensen designed a harmoniously proportioned Danish Modern chair featuring...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Snekkeri Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Snekkeri, coffee table, teak, Norway, 1964
A truly beautiful Norwegian coffee table executed in a warm and atmospheric teak. This table has an impressive siz...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture and Decor
Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.
While teak credenzas, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”
Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability. “Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”
Find a range of antique, new and vintage teak furniture on 1stDibs.
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