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Material: Teak
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...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
$4,151 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$14,822 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Mid Century Teak Bird Peppermill Pepper Grinder Denmark
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful rare teak bird Peppermill pepper grinder designed by Sven Erik Tonn-Petersen ( 1925-2004). Stamped on bottom. Made by Danwood in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful desk with three drawers. The floating top is supported by organically shaped uprights, a typical 1950s design. A distinctive type of desk designed with craftsmanship.
The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category
1920s Indonesian Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak Side Table w/ Pull Out Tray for Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer
Bramin
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
Category
1960s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of four dining chairs with two tone Teak frames. Darker frames and lighter backrest. Reupholstered in new black textured vinyl.
CREATOR Attributed to Erik Buch, Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,795 Sale Price / set
28% Off
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...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
MId Century Vanson Sideboard Credenza England c1960
By Vanson
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful 1960s sideboard by quality cabinet maker Vanson. This sideboard was handmade in England with beautiful solid sapele and teak woods. The sideboard has two cupboards and th...
Category
1960s English Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Sapele Wood
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
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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
$10,570 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet by Möbelproduktion AB, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of Scandinavian mid-century design, this bar cabinet by Möbelproduktion AB from Sweden, circa 1950s, embodies elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. Construct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ash, Teak, Burl
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
$3,123 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Medium Brown, Chunky Teak Root Side Tables or Stools, Organic Design, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Asia in the 1980s, this pair of side tables features a cylindrical design perfect as a side table or a small stool. Turned out of a large and chunky teak root sl...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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
Jens Ingvard Jensen 'Trèfle' Cabinet in Teak, Leather and Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare cabinet was designed and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Jens Ingvard Jensen in the late 1940s. Jensen was one of the few Danish masters who established his workshop outside of Copenhagen, working in Odense, where he designed most of his own models and produced pieces largely on a bespoke basis. Only two examples of this particular model are known.
The cabinet features a four-door front with organic quatrefoil cut-outs. Each door panel is clad in fine-grained black leather on the exterior and teak veneer on the interior, allowing the configuration to be reversed: by releasing the interior profiles, the panels can be flipped, creating either an all-teak or leather-front presentation. The leather could also be reinterpreted in another color or material if desired.
Brass fittings, keys, hinges, and feet complete the piece with refined detailing. The interior is fitted with shelves and drawers, offering practical storage. The sculptural quatrefoil motifs share a formal affinity with Jean Royère’s Trèfle...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet Sweden
By Viborg Stolefabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An expandable stereo record cabinet with two drawers, record slots, turntable area and storage for your stereo equipment. Manufactured in Sweden in the manner of Viborg Mobelfabrik ,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs By D-Scan, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six solid teak dining chairs in the manner of Niels Moller, by D-Scan, circa 1970s. D-Scan was a Danish based company that operaed from 1968 unti 2006, which manufactured Dani...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): "H x "W x "D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.375" Top Diam...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Kay Bojesen Teak Monkey, with new rubber joints installed so this guy is ready to go for the next 60 years! Signed on bottom of foot. Nice patina to the wood! Bought from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Ingrid Atterberg 'Papyrus' Floor Lamp for Upsala Ekeby , Sweden
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Extremely Rare floor lamp from Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby .
Glazed stoneware from the 'Papyrus' series . Base measure 14 in. high by 4 in. wide.
Solid teak structure.
...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century 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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Folke Ohlsson Danish Teak Lounge Chair for Dux
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid wood framed Danish lounge chair with sculptural arms in a dark teak wood with double loose cushions in vintage ultra-Suede. This very well crafted and comfortable chair has t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak Credenza / Sideboard for Faarup Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted teak wood credenza or sideboard with double sliding door with adjustable shelves and four drawers. This piece not too big and not too small is perfect for that li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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
Pair of danish Modern Chairs mod.197 in Teak by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of dining chairs, model 197 in solid teak and green buckle fabric by Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark 1950s. freshly upholstered and restored the frames solid and sturdy a rar...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
Serene Buddha Statue carved from solid Teak wood. A Thai Buddha Statue intricately hand carved showing the "Contemplation Buddha" in Thailand known a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,450
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...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelf.
Design by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz.
Striking German design from the 1960s.
Nicely grained teak wood with black lacquered...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Teak, Original Brass Skeleton Key
Style: Danish Modern
This Danish Modern teak drop-down bookcase, crafted in the 1960s, is a beau...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and cream white parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Small staining to vintage lampshade as illustrated.
Overall Dimensions (inche...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser. Amazing construction with 3 sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves and 3 drawers on the right behind them. Sits on a s...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Cabinet, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with sliding roller shutter doors and three int...
Category
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid century Drop Leaf Extension Maria 2-12 Dining Table Teak by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Swedish Modern authentic “Maria” folding extension dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and Manufactured by Karl Mathsson. Table is Teak wood top and ash edges and bas...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs By Erik Buch for Funder Schmidt & Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch for Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The set consists of six side chairs, con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian 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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41"H x 16"W x 16"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not included ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage teak secretary desk in solid teak with warm grain and clean mid century lines. The drop front opens to a well designed interior that includes three small drawers, o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wall Hanger with Teak Mirror, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Teak Wall Hanger with Mirror, 1960s , Made in Italy.
Teak Wall Hanger with Mirror 1960s, is an example of midcentury modern design. This elegant Wall Hanger represents the inimitable...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Round Teak Dining Table w/ 18" Pop Up Hide Away Leaf MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Modern Round Teak Dining Table w/ 18" Pop Up Hide Away Leaf MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Table, Stunning Wood Textures Natural Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from reclaimed teak wood, this round table celebrates the natural beauty and character of sustainably sourced materials. Each piece features stunning wood grain patterns and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Teak Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Glass, Finland 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp attributed to Valinte, circa the 1970s. As one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland, Valinte was known for its h...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,206 Sale Price
25% Off
1950s, Swedish three-shade floor lamp by VMI, model 508/3
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant mid-century design featuring three pleated white fabric shades, each individually controlled for adjustable lighting.
The shades are mounted on a brass fixture with gracefull...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,123 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Early Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool Teak Fritz Hansen Denmark Danish 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
First production Arne Jacobsen ‚Dot‘ stool in teak, designed in 1954, made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1955-1956.
Beautiful early example with three brass studs on the seat, c...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Anglo-Indian Pierced Teak Camel Bone Inlaid Folding Screen Room Divider Boho Chi
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Camel Bone inlaid folding screen. Features a teak frame intricately carved and pierced with scrolling foliate and leaves. The camel bone inlay section...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, 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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