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Mid-Century Modern British-Burmese Colonial Teak Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This solid teak bookcase was made in a sleek, modern style in Rangoon, Burma, near the very end of
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix Hand Made Burma Teak Tea Service Set 6 & Tray
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix hand-made Burma teak tea service set of 6 glass
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Mid Century teak bowl by Galatix
Located in London, GB
Mid Century teak bowl by Galatix hand made in England from Burmese teak
Lovely large wooden bowl
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabrik, c. 1970's
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
has aged to perfection! The mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak is in remarkably excellent shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 47.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings in Solid Teak, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
condition and has aged to perfection! The solid Burmese teak composition shows only tiny nicks but no gouges
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
H 0.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Solid Burmese Teak Table, Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
refined and self-assured. The table top is an uninterrupted board of solid Burmese teak, the proportions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Teak Denmark Mid Century Niels Moller Model 75 Teak Danish Chairs
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic Niels Moller Solid Teak Danish Chairs, Model # 75, Mid Century Modern, Set of 4! Newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Danish Mid-Century Arm Chair in Solid Teak & Original Fabric by D-Scan, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
condition this chair features graceful armrests, intricate finger joinery and exceptional solid Burmese teak
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
's. It is is in the art modern or early Mid-Century Modern style. During the late British empire in
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak DC06 "Lotus" Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabr, Denmark, 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Boho Chic and is sure to impress and dazzle in any
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-In-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
By Nils Jonsson, Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the Danish Modern method
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 84.5 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-in-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the Danish Modern method
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 29 in W 100.5 in D 55.25 in
A British Colonial Art Deco Teak Bookcase with Lower Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
the modern belief in progress. since teak wood is naturally resistant to insects and moisture, a
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Teak Danish Modern Console Table by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: a rare teak console table designed by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Petite Danish Teak Butcherblock Dining Table by Tarm Stole, OG Møbelfabrik, 1970
By Tarm Stole
Located in Deland, FL
a game table this Danish-made table is the epitome of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Perfect for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Teak and Steel Executive Desk by Pierre Paulin, France, C. 1975
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York City, NY
. 250) in Burmese teak and polished stainless steel by esteemed French designer Pierre Paulin
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Low Profile Coffee Table in Teak w/ Glass Top by Skrillinge Mobelfabrik, 1970s
By Johannes Andersen, Nils Jonsson, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Contemporary and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 17 in W 58.5 in D 29.5 in
Very Large Teak Midcentury Wooden Bowl by Galatix England, 1970s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very large wooden bowl, hand produced in solid Teak.
Stamped to the underside Galatix Burma teak
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By International Designers Group, Kurt Østervig
Located in Deland, FL
in the 1960's in Denmark. This now iconic chair is constructed from solid Burmese teak, showcasing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by D-SCAN, Original Fabric, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
backdrop from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to BOHO Chic. Make this set yours today and have our team
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Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
design accent to almost any space or design aesthetic from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
H 19.75 in W 23 in D 16 in
Benches Teak Pair Benches Parkland Lister Country House 244cm 96" 8ftlong Lister
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
conservatory benches. Made from the highest quality teak, probably Burmese, with a slat back and seat, the
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 38.19 in W 96.07 in D 25.2 in
Nils Jonsson Teak Vanity Dresser for Torring Møbelfabrik by HJN Mobler, c. 1960s
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson, HJN Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
a piece of both Danish and Mid Century Modern history, adding a touch of twentieth century elegance
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Teak
H 29.25 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Model 83 Teak Dining Chair Paper Cord by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
and craftsmanship of Danish Modern furniture. With it's unique teak construction, original papercord
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Danish Teak Extension Dining Table with Stow-in-Table Leaves, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the Danish Modern method
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.25 in W 53.25 in D 35.5 in
Teak Dropleaf Dining Table by Poul H. Poulsen for Gangsø Møbler, Denmark, 1970s
By Poul Hermann Poulsen
Located in Deland, FL
geometric shapes as well as a frame of solid Burmese teak with exceptional woodgrains this table is the very
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
H 28.75 in W 63.5 in D 35.75 in
Teak Expansion Dining Table w/ Stow-in Leaves by BRDR Furbo, Denmark, c. 1960s
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Deland, FL
table can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 39.5 in
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
in the detail photos provided). With that said the Burmese teak composition is in over all very good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 81 in W 122.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century British Colonial Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
embodied the modern belief in progress. since teak wood is naturally resistant to insects and moisture, a
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish table and chairs by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, Lambeth
Burmese
teak with stunning grain pattern.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Windsor Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgens for Tarm Stole, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Deland, FL
Møbelfabrik. Constructed from solid Burmese teak and featuring a clever butcherblock seat design this splendid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Windsor Style Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole, c. 1960s
By Tarm Stole, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Deland, FL
. Constructed from solid Burmese teak and featuring a clever butcherblock seat design this splendid Danish-made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and backs. The rear upper
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
betraying their true heritage.
Crafted from hard wearing Burmese teak, the furniture he and his team
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
100% Solid Teak Mid-Century Dining Table in Smooth Anthracite
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Vintage mid-century design is the inspiration behind this table. The natural solid hardwood top is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
100% Solid Teak Mid-Century Dining Table in Smooth Anthracite
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Vintage mid-century design is the inspiration behind this table. The natural solid hardwood top is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
100% Solid Teak Mid-Century Dining Table in Smooth Anthracite
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Vintage mid-century design is the inspiration behind this table. The natural solid hardwood top is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Solid Hardwood Hand Crafted Dining Table in Sandblasted Cocoa Teak
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This table highlights classic mid-century styling to create a truly unique piece. The hand-crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Solid Oak Extension Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Have it in time for Christmas! Add an updated mid-century style to your home with this 100% solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Burmese Teak End Table
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
honey and Teak smoothness*.
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Burmese Teak and Cane Mid-Century Armchair and Sofa Set
Located in London, GB
A set of mid-century teak armchairs and sofa.
Burma, c1960s.
Very stylish with great angles
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Vintage 1960s Burmese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Danish Teak, Frem Rojle Design
By Frem Røjle
Located in Vancouver, BC
Teak dining table, Mid-Century Modern, Danish teak, Frem Rojle Design, Denmark, 1950, antique
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
4 Vintage Teak Plates by Galatix England Burma Teak Handmade, 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
4 hand produced teak plates by Galatix England from the 1960s
Solid Burma teak.
Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle teak dining table and chairs, Mid-Century Modern.
Free shipping within
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Benny Linden, 2 Leaves, 1970
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Boho Chic. Make it
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 62 in D 47 in
Hans Wegner Pair of Burmese Teak and Off-White Linen Canvas Covered Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of solid Burmese teak chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s
By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
1970s by G Plan out of exotic timers mostly Burmese Teak(a mellow medium light teak colour) .
The cuts
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 20.87 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
’s. This practical credenza features a two-tone teak wood body, with mostly Burma teak and Afromosia
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Butcherblock Dining Table / Desk / Workbench, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Minimalism. Make it yours today before it's gone
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 30 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial modern bar cabinet is from Mandalay and is made from teak wood. It features
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Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Extension Dining Table in Teak w/ Trestle Base, Denmark, c. 1970's
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Dyrlund
Located in Deland, FL
, vintage condition. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 42 in D 42 in
Danish Modern Teak Two-Tier Side Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Burmese teak, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain and unique coloration. The curved upright
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Writers Desk in Teak in the Manner of Erik Brouer, Denmark, 1970s
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Wahl Iversen, Arne Vodder, Erik Brouer
Located in Deland, FL
Burmese teak with exceptional woodgrains. Featuring three drawers with handles carved out of solid teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 27.5 in W 43.25 in D 22.75 in
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Benny Linden Design, c. 1970
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
sturdy and can blend perfectly with modern Mid-Century décor as well as other design styles from Boho
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Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.5 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
Double Decker Credenza in Teak by Bernhard Pedersen, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Deland, FL
Burmese teak this striking two-piece set is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Featuring fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Tambour Door Credenza in Teak by Bernhard Petersen, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Deland, FL
functional as it is visually arresting. Constructed from a mix of solid and matchbook-veneered Burmese teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Expansion Dining Table w/ Pedestal Base in Teak by Skovby Møbelfabrik, c. 1970s
By Niels Otto Møller, Arne Vodder, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
and veneered Burmese teak composition is in remarkably excellent shape showing only one minor bubble
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 90.5 in D 47.25 in
Set of 2 Teak Two Tier Side Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, c. 1960
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
solid and veneered Burmese teak, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain and unique coloration
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 28.75 in
Extension Teak Dining Table w/ Two Leaves by Gudme Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
% original, vintage condition. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 48 in
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Midcentury Modern Teak Myanmar For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern teak Myanmar available at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern teak Myanmar — often made from hardwood, wood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern teak Myanmar now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern teak Myanmar — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern teak Myanmar, those designed in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern teak Myanmar over the years, but those crafted by The Table Company, Pierre Jeanneret and Johannes Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Teak Myanmar?
Prices for a midcentury modern teak Myanmar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $122 and can go as high as $37,330, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Vintage Mid Century Glass Bookcase
Olsen Teak
Vintage Mid Century Teak Bookcase
Mid Century Glass China Cabinet
Buffet Counter