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Why is teak wood so expensive?
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Teak wood is so expensive because it is in high demand due to its water-, pest-, and rot-resistant qualities. It's price is a reflection of its beauty and durability.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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21st Century Belgian Teak Zen Set of Armchair with Stool by Olivier de Schrijver
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in Sofia, BG
Grands fauteuil with stool by Olivier de Schrijver (born in 1958) in teak.
Model Zen with teak wavy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Minimalist backlit highboard in teak, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
section. The teak finish and clean lines make for an interesting play between sleekness and warmth.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
Sideboard in teak by C. Wulput, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This beautiful sideboard in teak, resting on a sleek black metal base is an amazing example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Teak dining chairs with braided rope seat, Belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / 2 chairs / teak / mid-century / vintage
Beautifully designed teak dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Teak Dining Chairs with Rattan Sea, t 1959, Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original solid teak and rattan dining of side chairs, comfortable to sit, price a piece 5 chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$745 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Unique Book shelf in teak - Handmade in Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
These shelves are handcrafted from solid teak, originally repurposed from old church benches in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Anglo-Japanese Shelves
Materials
Raffia, Formica, Teak