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Material: Teak
Mid century Solid teak slab coffee table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb bold piece of mid century furniture. Solid teak with a slab top that is unbelievably thick. The colour is fabulous as is the patina. Its a simple design that will wo...
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1930s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960's Danish Bertil Fridhagen Teak Sofa In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern Bertil Fridhagen teak and velvet upholstery sofa, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet velvet with some wear to the teak due to age and use.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Important Knud Mortensen Extendable Dining Table in Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1955
By Soren Horn, Knud Mortensen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare dining table was designed by Knud Mortensen in 1955 and crafted by master cabinetmaker Søren Horn in Denmark. First presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser credenza Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser or credenza by Nils Jonsson. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers or credenza in vintage condition. Nice vintage exampl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Beautiful, very large freestanding designer wall shelf, made in Italy in the 1970s in Scandinavian style ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjergaard Scandinavian Teak night Stands Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian mid-cdentury modern design teak nigth stands model 384 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, faded stamp on the back, production Denmark 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in teak and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Wood Is In Original Vintage Condition, New Vinyl Upholstery
Materials: Teak, Black Vinyl
Crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, this stunning set of four Mid-Century Moder...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal wall system 2 Cabinets 6 shelves 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poul Cadovius for Royal system . Hanging wall system .new Glass doors .
3 uprights . 2 Cabinets and 6 shelves . Teak .and al the hardware .
can be changed in every position you wan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Seven Erik Buch Model 49 Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erik Buch
Manufacturer: Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 19″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall, Seat: 18"
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal wall system with magazine holder 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Teak wall system .Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal system .
Denmark .This is a modular system .so all the shelves and cabinets ,
can be change-st in every desired position...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl 192 Teak Arm Chair w/ Ottoman by France & Sons Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak armchair with tightly woven upholstered seat and wonderfully formed sculptural arms with the rare ottoman. From the iconic Danish designer Finn Juhl who's works transcen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Beautiful Danish teak 9 drawer dresser with rounded corners very clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 9 drawer dresser with rounded corners very clean. All drawers have metal glides with stops. Great rounded corner design with carved handles under drawers. Clean...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Cesare Lacca Italian Bar Cart, Ico Parisi Style, Brass & Lacquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Italian bar cart or tea trolley in the style of Ico Parisi, featuring a sophisticated two-tiered design with brass and black lacquer accents. This vintage servin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirrors, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and brass wall mirrors designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear and small losses to silvering as illustrated.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage des années 60, en 2 parties, design italien, en teck et métal noir. Beaucoup de rangement : étagères ouvertes, 1 caisson avec 2 petites portes ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,669 Sale Price
20% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery string fabric and teak pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 7.0"
Dimen...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A superb example of Pierre Jeanneret’s minimal yet robust Chandigarh furniture designs, this original daybed features its signature rectilinear teak frame with mortise-and-tenon join...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Expertly Restored -Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Mid Century teak desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a neat designed mid 20th century teak desk. The colour is fabulous and the simplicity of the design is hugely attractive. The size is very practical for one or more screens w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,271
1970s Dutch Industrial Table with Brown Enameled Legs by Gispen
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A compelling blend of Dutch industrial design and timeworn character, this 1970s work or conference table pairs a brown enameled metal base by Gispen with a richly patinated solid te...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish wall mounted teak shelving system, 1960s.
Floating Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern three bay wall unit in teak with impressive 17 shelves. Each shelf is mounted on b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 10"W x 6.75"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Europe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored -Expanding Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
29in H x 61in W - 108.50in W x 39.75in D
2x Extension Leaf 23.75in
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Functionalist chest of drawers, Oscar Nilsson, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers by Oscar Nilsson, made from teak. Lovely, rounded functionalist forms and cool inset handles. The sides open up to reveal practical shelves and small compartments.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic vintage 1990s teak plantation lounge chair with a taught hand-caned seat and backrest. This chair is unique with a handcarved leaf medallion on the headrest and large butto...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp teak and rattan wickerwork, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp teak and rattan wickerwork, 1960s
The length is from 45cm to 115cm.
The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working conditi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century Italian four-door sideboard with breadstick detailing, a black glass top, and brass finishes. Fully restored and ready to furnish your home.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$6,197 Sale Price
20% Off
A 1960’s Teak Danish reversible card and dining table by Selig
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960’s teak Danish Modern Walnut reversible card and dining table by Selig.
Measures 35.75" in width, 35.75" in depth, 28.25" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,536 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction made by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Faarup in the 1960's. It features a sleek full front tambour door with tons o...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large G Plan Fresco Credenza in Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 84″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Erik Buch Bar Stools Teak and Leather Denmark 1960s RARE
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an extremely rare set of 3 bar stools designed by Erik Buch, produced by Christiansen Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark in the 1960s. The seat is covered with the highest quality ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Expertly Restored-Ib Kofod-Larsen "Jutland" Teak Credenza for Brande Møbelfabrik
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Digsmed, Denmark, spice rack wheel, solid teak, Scandinavian modern, 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural, wall-mounted rotating spice wheel designed by Flemming Digsmed and produced by the Danish manufacturer Digsmed in the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, it features eight ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table Denmark Danish Teak France & Daverkos
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France & Daverkosen. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Graet design with the top side rail being boat shaped or convex and the lower magazine she...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
ExpertlyRestored-Danish Modern Teak Side Table w/ Magazine Cane Shelf by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Stunning free standing Royal Wall system Poul Cadovius 1950s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Poul Cadovius free standing wall system . No drilling in the wall
Beautiful warm Teak color .Black Metal frame . comes with 3 cabinets ,and a extra large writing shelve . V...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Designed by Folke Ohlsson. Single drawer teak nightstands Made in circa 1960 in Sweden. Labeled underneath.
24.5" x 18.5"...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
French Art Deco Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, French Art Deco console table with a lyre, U-shaped base. The dominant wood is solid teak, with ebonized borders around the apron and the base; and a combination of ebon...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
small Poul Cadovius Royal wall system 1950s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice modular wall system .consisting of .Three black
uprights .Seven Teak shelves . in Two sizes . One hanging Cabinet
comes with Two drawers .With solid Brass handles .comple...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,379 / item
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
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles, circa 1960s. Beautiful vintage teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the s...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal, teak, and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.0"W x 8.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.5"H...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Teak, Jute, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and jute cord table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3....
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Jute, Teak
Lit double vintage style scandinave en teck des designers Tricoire et Vecchione
By Tricoire & Vecchione
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Superbe lit double vintage style scandinave des années 60, des designers Tricoire et Vecchione pour la marque “Meubles TV Paris” (estampillé), en teck, avec tête de lit, cadre, et ch...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Olsen "Roundette" Dining Table + Six Chairs in Teak #1
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Hans Olsen
Manufacturer: Frem Rojle
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: Closed - 41.5″ diameter (closed) x 29.5″ tall, Expanded - 61″ long x ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$343 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Folke Jansson, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, teak and brass lounge chair, Model "Tellus", designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass.
Wear to wood co...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partners' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Cadovius Teak Bookcase Shelves For Royal System 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius for Royal System . Denmark 1960s Bookcase . The perfect solution , for your storage problems
Takes not muts space ,and can holt a lot . Rare...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Style Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Three Section Shelving Unit
By Hjørnebo System, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome and highly functional Danish Mid-Century modular wall unit, inspired by the refined yet practical ethos of Børge Mogensen. Crafted in richly grained, book-matched rosewood, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Wooden and Metal "Bloc" Charlotte Perriand Sideboard Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare French mid century "Bloc" sideboard cabinet in black lacquered metal, veenered mahogony wood with three white and black laminated sliding doors by Charlotte Perriand for ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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