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Material: Teak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Floor Lamp w/ Linen Cone Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish Modern sculpted teak floor lamp with a linen cone shade beautifully exemplifies the warmth, simplicity, and human-centered design that defined Scandinavian interiors in t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Formica, Wood, Teak
Emergence Collection Rosewood Oval or Round Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
The Emergence collection released January 2026 by Aaron Saxton, designed and built in the USA. As shown 54x36x15 3/8" tall. There is a separate listing for the walnut model, while th...
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2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
- Price is for the set of 6
- Black frames with teak seats
- Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Produced by Asko
- Finnish ~ 1960s
- 43cm...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
$2,225 / set
Large Raffia Bast and Teak Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
The teak details are ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ansager Mobler Style Extension Table, Teak, Hidden Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extension table in the style of Ansager Mobler exemplifies Danish Modern design principles with its clean lines and functional versatility. The rectangular form features a golden blo...
Category
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s)
A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
JHQ Group of Dansk Design Fjord Germany and By Present Japan Stainless Flatware
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in the 1960s, the iconic Fjord flatware was made with an insert in the center of the teak handles and stainless tops manufactured first ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Nightstands by RS Associates, Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of teak and leather wrapped night stands by RS Associates of Montreal, Canada, ca. 1960s. These pieces were designed by the firm for exhibit at the 1967 Expo World's Fair in M...
Category
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Dyrlund Teak Arched Lighted Display Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Lighted Display or Curio Cabinet attributed to Dyrlund. Cathedral Arched top with paned glass doors, a moody beautiful piece in deeper toned t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
8 Niels Otto Møller Teak Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures and video for over detail and condition feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
$7,200 / set
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and cream-white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "W x "D
Bulb Specifi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Top by Berthold Muller, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by Berthold Muller.
Striking German design from the 1950s.
Solid teak base with original multi-colored ceramic mosaic top...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Curved China Display Cabinet Curio Tambour Doors
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Vintage Scandanavian Modern Breakfront, Made in Denmark. Features a curved form made teak with a divided and illuminated back lit curio showcase along the top over a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
$5,950 Sale Price
30% Off
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B
This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Corner Cabinet with Tambour Doors, Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corner cabinet features tambour doors with brass knobs that slide open to reveal interior storage compartments. Traditional Danish design showcases natural teak wood grain throughout...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Flower Pendant Lamp Attributed To Goldkant Friedel Brauer
Located in Hannover, DE
This Cocoon pendant lamp is uniquely beautiful in its elegant and timeless design. The cocoon shade is artfully draped over the wire frame, resembling a flower. A special feature is ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painted Indonesian Teak Armoire
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand painted, hand carved, Indonesian armoire made of teak. Carved throughout with a diamond motif, decorated with rosettes and concertina frills. Cabinet doors lock with a simple ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Tallboy Dresser by Holmström Johansson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish cabinet from the 1950s, crafted in warm teak with beautifully patterned veneer doors. The interior features high-quality beechwood drawers and shelves, showcasing ref...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
1960s Teak Falster Style 2-Piece Buffet Hutch Credenza
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures for overall details feel free to email with any questions
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Vintage Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
We are proud to present an exceptionally rare and iconic pair of Danish modern lounge chairs: the Svend Skipper ‘Model 91,’ affectionately celeb...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
$14,930 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered here is a beautifully sculptural pair of Johannes Andersen dining chairs, designed circa 1960 and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark. These authentic Danish Modern / Sc...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Expertly Restored - Bertil Fridhagen Teak & Oak Bookcase Cabinet for Bodafors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a very rare set of CH31 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956. These chairs come from a significant era in design history, combining sharp, classic lines with an o...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Scandinavian Teak and String Pendant with Brass Details, Sweden 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant Scandinavian pendant lamp from the 1980s, most likely of Swedish origin, combining warm teak, delicate string detailing softly diffusing the light and refined brass accent...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lit double vintage scandinave en teck des années 60 avec chevets intégrés
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Superbe lit double vintage scandinave des années 60, en teck, avec tête de lit, cadre, pied de lit, et chevets intégrés à tiroirs, très belles finitions arrondies et qualitatives, su...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Designer, Nightstands, Teak, Birch, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and birch nightstands designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Moderate wear on exterior, heavy wear inside.
Losses to one knob on each.
Patina brass door chain....
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Folke Jansson, Sofa, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor staining to fabric backrest....
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Gentleman’s Chest / Armoire by Nils Jonsson for Torring
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish chest of drawers designed by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. Handcrafted from beautifully grained teak, the piece features six drawers with recessed pulls and a right-si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room.
For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room.
Fabricated from solid teak, these figural arm (and tail!) lounge chairs...
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20th Century Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dutch Art Deco Asymmetric Side Table, Amsterdam School Style, circa 1925
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An extraordinary designed asymmetric side table, exhibiting a distinctive geometry and craftsmanship
Executed in teak - an unusual material for the period, when oak and mahogany were...
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1920s Indonesian Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Sculptural Dutch/Indonesian Art Deco floor lamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant and authentic floor lamp dating to the late Colonial period (circa 1920), likely originating from the former Dutch East Indies. The base is hand-turned from solid teak woo...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak And Linen Umbrella Counter Balance Pendant By Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Zaandam, NL
Teak and linen umbrella pendant by Domus, 1970s. This lamp is in great condition considering its age. The linen shade is removable if needed to be washed. This is the largest version...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Teak
Johannes Andersen Four Dining Chairs, model 16, teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen four dining chairs in solid oiled teak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 16, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Couch Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Round teak coffee table from Denmark with woven storage shelf.
An elegant design with a wonderful patina. The veneered tabletop is framed by a wide solid wood edge. The four legs ar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Javanese Burl Wood Bench Hand-Carved Sculptural Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exceptional antique Javanese bench is a striking fusion of function and sculpture. The gracefully curved seat has been hand-carved from a single solid block of burl wood, its or...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian mid-century teak wall mirror with shelf, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern wall mirror, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from teak, it features a rectangular mirror glass and a practical shelf for s...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Swedish Mid Century Table Lamp by Falkenbergs
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish mid-century table lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning. The lamp features a gently curved brass shade paired with a slender turned teak stem and a weighted brass base. The c...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, teak & glass, three arms, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. The design combines warm natural teak with shiny brass details, exemplifying the...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair, these look great coming and going. Beautiful rich finish. Sturdy and comfortable ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 / set
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Austinsuite
By Austinsuite
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
By Austinsuite.
This piece is in great shape overall with a minor blemish the left edge of the top surface...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and spirited Set of Four "Emil" dining chairs, produced in 1973 by the Zala Furniture Factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. This distinctive set embodies the functional and unador...
Category
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson Torring mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson. Beautiful low 6 drawer teak dresser with high quality woodworking. Drawers have Dovetail joints very nice high constructio...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Uniflex
By Uniflex
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
By Uniflex.
Maker's label inside drawer.
This piece is in excellent overall condition with few signs of a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Dodecagonal Teak Mirror by Dino Cavalli, Italy, 1960s
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century wall mirror in solid teak wood. This stylish and unique piece was designed by Dino Cavalli and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This magnificent large mirro...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Teak
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak, Paper
Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and black-lacquered metal serving cart or bar cart designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
One wheel has flat spot (makes rolling a bit bumpy).
Surfaces have minor scratch...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Michael Taylor Teak & Walnut Coffee Table w/ for Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s, Floor Lamp model 236 by Orsjö, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A 1950s floor lamp manufactured by Orsjö, Sweden, model 236. This elegant Scandinavian piece features a turned beechwood stand set on a round teak-veneered base with four small feet....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Model "Euroform" Armchairs, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the elegance and functionality of Scandinavian modern design. Constructed from solid te...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming pair of 1960s lounge chairs produced by Trensum in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanic...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Thorald Madsen Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair Thorald Madsen Chest of Drawers designed by Peter Hvidt. Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsens chest of drawers, cabinets, night stands, side tables. Composed of Teak. A rare...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,000 / set
Set of Six Erik Buch Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six classic teak dining chairs consisting of two arm chairs (Model OD 50) and four side chairs (Model OD 49), designed by Erik Buch, for Odense Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark ci...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Dutch Mid-Century Teak TOMADO Standing Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, single section shelving unit by Jan van der Togt for TOMADO. Outfitted with three teak shelves resting on a delicate, black enameled wire frame. Unit is in original cond...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wire
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, 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.”
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