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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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mid‑Century Belgian Teak Cabinet or Bookcase, 1960s

$1,457

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Belgian Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1960 / 6 dining chairs / teak and faux leather / Mid-century / vintage A striking ensemble of six vintage dining chairs from Belgium, dating to the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Belgian Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s

$2,331

21st Century Belgian Teak Zen Set of Armchair with Stool by Olivier de Schrijver

By Olivier De Schrijver

Located in Sofia, BG

Both signed and numbered in great condition. Belgium, 2010.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs

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Mahogany

21st Century Belgian Teak Zen Set of Armchair with Stool by Olivier de Schrijver

$3,415 / set

Mid-Century teak Sideboard, Belgium 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This Belgian 1960s mid‑century teak sideboard embodies the clarity, warmth, and functional elegance that defined postwar modernism in Northern Europe.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Mid-Century teak Sideboard, Belgium 1960s

$3,206

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet, Belgium 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This mid‑century teak sideboard from 1960s Belgium reflects the quiet sophistication and functional clarity that defined the country’s postwar design culture.

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