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Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
A cute retro teak bureau desk with three drawers. Lovely sculpted legs in solid teak, three clean
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl / Media / Storage Teak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Stunning mid century modern vinyl / media / record cabinet.
Golden teak finish, with stylish legs
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Rectangular Coffee Table by Remploy
By Remploy
Located in London, GB
, clean lines and very stylish legs. This piece is a great example of mid-century craftsmanship, it is
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Mid Century Retro Teak Chest of Drawers by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Mid Century teak chest of drawers by Schreiber. It offers plenty of storage with five
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Very Rare Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Desk by Remploy
By Remploy
Located in London, GB
Stunning and very rare Mid-century teak desk with Formica top by Remploy.
Features five spacious
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Formica, Teak
Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid century modern vinyl/record/storage cabinet.
Beautiful teak finish
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Solid Teak Mid-Century Modern Retro Dyrlund Coffee or Centre Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Markington, GB
Rare solid teak Mid-Century Modern Dyrlund coffee table in mint vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 21.66 in W 53.55 in D 32.68 in
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Teak Tweed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Guy Rogers
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Mid Century Teak Vintage Retro MCM
Stunning 1970s sofa bed
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Slatted Teak Coat Rack With Mirror Hallway Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Slatted Teak Coat Rack
Dating from the 1960s and possible Danish or
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 70.28 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century McIntosh Teak Nest Of Tables Danish Style, 1970s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Nest of teak tables.
Made by A.H McIntosh & Co Ltd, Kirkcaldy Scotland, this retro 1970s.
They
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Retro Mid Century Modern Sleek Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek mid century modern wooden sofa with great bones that looks like it's right off the set of Mad
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
McIntosh teak
Stunning set of Chairs, McIntosh made and designed chairs, one of the best period
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Teak Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful mid-century teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H. McIntosh
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.73 in W 79.34 in D 17.92 in
Very Rare Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Tallboy/Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century modern teak and walnut tall chest of drawers. Designed in 1960s by the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Teak Bedside Tables Drawers, JS Salko G Plan Style, 1970s Set of 2
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A really smart JS Sakol retro teak veneer three drawer matching pair of drawers / bedside cabinets
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 15.24 in
Retro 1950s Long Teak Sideboard by E Gomme With Brass Handles & Concertina Doors
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Retro 1950s Long Teak Sideboard by Ebenezer Gomme .
With nice concertina doors, unique E Gomme
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 30.32 in W 87.01 in D 18.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of three Mid-Century Modern teak, rectangular nesting tables. Exceptionally well crafted
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1960 Retro Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after small sized vintage sideboard or credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s. It has three drawers and a cupboard space.
Measures: Height 77cm, depth 48cm, width 15...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
Danish Teak Nesting Tables Mid-Century Denmark
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
on the underside: (Nordisk Andels Eksport). Modern Danish Style, Mid-Century Modern retro nesting
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Retro Schaarlamp Scissor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dutch vintage scissor lamp with cosy, textile shade. The scissor-mechanism is made out of wood and the shade out of textile. The lamp requires an E27 (standard) lightbulb and current...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Textile
Scandinavian Designed English Retro 1960 Teak Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
Scandinavian designed Teak Retro 1960 sideboard
A gorgeous Scandinavian designed English
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage side table with drawers 1960s-1970s Teak Retro
Located in Hannover, DE
Teak vintage side table with 2 drawers.
Production period approx. 1960s-1970s.
Excellent
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Newly Upholstered Grey Fabric Retro Vintage Teak Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
1950s newly upholstered grey fabric Retro vintage teak armchair, chair stands on solid teak
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Extra Large Organic Teak 1960 Retro Minimalistic Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
Extra large organic teak 1960 retro Minimalistic English sideboard
Teak sideboard, it has
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 84.26 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Teak Vintage Chairs, Danish Retro Design, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This set is made of 4 teak chairs after full wood renovation.
The upholstery has been changed for
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960 Set of Retro White Leather Minimalistic Teak Lounge Chairs
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Markington, GB
Classic retro look. Lovely set of two of these minimalistic lounge chairs frame and leather are in very
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Exquisite Danish 1960s Retro Teak Coffee Table with Black Legs
Located in Markington, GB
Exquisite Danish 1960s retro rosewood coffee table with two drawers.
I have researched this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Retro Vintage 1960 Cocktail Cabinet with Mirror and Glass Shelf and Light
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Super retro vintage 1960 cocktail cabinet with mirror and glass shelf, and has some useful drawer
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 47.25 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. it has a large desk and two
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 33.47 in W 99.22 in D 18.9 in
Mid-century Danish Design Solid Teak Hall Rack Coat Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Danish Design Solid Teak Hall Rack Coat Hanger
A very stylish Scandinavian Danish
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Papercord / Cane Footstools in Teak Wood By Sigfred Omann For Ølholm Furniture
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
example of Danish furniture design from the popular mid-century modern period.
Sigfred Omann was a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 16.93 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Mid Century Oval wall Mirror Beveled in Teak landscape portrait, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
base and top and curved 'frameless' glass to the sides.
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Frame Wall Mirror
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed By Hans Wegner For Getama Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
. Our example has been newly upholstered and the substantial teak frame restored, Tapered legs are
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Teak
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Stunning Set of 4 Vintage Retro 1960's Organic Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of 4 vintage retro 1960's organic teak dining chairs.
Measures: seat height 44cm
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jun Omann for Møbelfabrik A/S Teak 1960s Retro Rect Extendable Dining Table
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Markington, GB
Jun Omann for Møbelfabrik A/S teak 1960s Retro rectagualar extendable dining table
This dining
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 34.65 in
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, totally free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (with lights), desk, two lovely floating bookshelf and 1 large shelf above the d...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 70.87 in W 109.85 in D 18.9 in
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (1 with lights), desk cupboard with dropdown door, two drawers and has one lovely floati...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 70.87 in W 109.85 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern teak sideboard manufactured by Dyrlund in the 1970's.
This
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Stereo Console by Phillips
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern compact stereo console in teak and oak manufactured by
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Retro Chic: Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Credenza with White & Yellow Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm of our Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenza, a magnificent piece that has
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 29 in W 62 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Rectangular Teak Plywood Framed Wall Mirror with Oval Glass, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This beautifully modest 1960s plywood mirror is the perfect piece to inject some retro charm to
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Plywood
H 0.6 in W 14.77 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century, Danish Style, Formica, Teak Wood Effect, Wall Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
Mid-Century Danish-style wall mirror featuring a gentle rectangular shape crafted from teak-effect
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic
No Reserve
H 23.23 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Axel Christiansen for ACO Møbler, c1960s
By Axel Christensen, Aco Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and embrace the understated elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 59 in D 18.25 in
Vintage 1960 Retro Teak Sideboard or Credenza with cocktail cupboard by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely vintage teak sideboard or credenza, 1960s. It has three drawers, cupboard space and a drink
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 72.05 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Pair Teak Lounge Armchairs 1960s Vintage Retro 1970s sofa
Located in London, GB
Pair of lovely wooden armchairs manufactured in the 1960s. The teak frame, polished in Danish oil
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Style Teak Standard or Floor Lamp This is a very stylish piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Style Teak Standard or Floor Lamp
This is a very stylish piece, the round teak base
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Retro Teak Sideboard Round Handles by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space with lovely round handles, and a drinks section with a useful pull-out shelf. Credenza is in v...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a drinks section with a useful pullout shelf. Credenza is in very good original condition.
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 79.53 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Retro Style Green Glass Ashtray in the style of Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Mid Century glass dish exudes a retro charm, crafted from luminous bright green glass. Its
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
No Reserve
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Z-Chair, Model 42, by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Elshout, NL
clearly put some thought into this. These four chairs are from teak and the seats and backs have been
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Retro Magazine Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury retro magazine rack.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Comò anni 50-60, in teak impiallacciato e vetro, marrone
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Comò, Legno impiallacciato Teak, piano in vetro retro trattato.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
20th Century Danish Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in High Point, NC
hue, this desk epitomizes mid-century modern style with its clean lines and functional form. Featuring
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20th Century Danish Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Retro Chairs, 1950s-1960s Vintage Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
2 wooden retro chairs from Germany.
Production period: 1950s-1960s.
Displayed price is for a pair
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Mid-Century coffee table by Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Mid-Century coffee table by Juliette Belarti is an investment in both style and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Mid-century cabinet is made of veneer teak wood, a warm material that exudes natural charm
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Glass-Front Teak Display Cabinet Bookcase is a remarkable vintage piece that
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An unusual and ingenious, mid-century modern retro, portable, folding table top bookcase or display
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Teak Vintage Nightstands
Located in Kramfors, SE
Step into the mid-century allure with these Swedish modern teak nightstands crafted by AB Carlssons
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Charming Vintage Swedish 1960s Teak Table Mirror
Located in Kramfors, SE
interior design item with plenty of retro charm. The frame is teak and the mirror measures 35 cm deep
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Vintage Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century retro vintage teak furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every piece of mid century retro vintage teak furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of mid century retro vintage teak furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company and G Plan Furniture each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of mid century retro vintage teak furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century retro vintage teak furniture at 1stDibs is $918, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $5,328 for the highest priced.
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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