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Material: Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Extending Dining Table Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning extending dining table by renowned furniture maker Robert Heritage, designed by Archie Shine. Made from rosewood and teak, the grain of the table top is absolutely b...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Stag Bedside Dresser Drawer Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bedroom with a fantastic pair of bedside drawer cabinets by British furniture maker Stag, showcasing the elegance of Mid Century Modern design. Crafted in vintage teak, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This beautiful modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Art deco shaped wall clock by Zenith
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco shaped wall clock by zenith circa 1930.
Well known art deco swiss made wall clock retailed by heal’s in the 1930’s. Convex shaped round clock face with moulded edge. Decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model-311 Extendable teak dining table. This set was originally purchased in circa late 1...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rush
$10,700 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Set of 6 Mid Century Walnut & Holly Hunt Fabric Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of six dining chairs were realized by the illustrious John Widdicomb Co. and handmade in Grand Rapids Michigan circa 1950. They feature rectilinear legs in beautiful...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent!
Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
$9,100 Sale Price
30% Off
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Nissen Danish Modern Lot of Ten Pepper Mills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lot of 10 Danish modern teak pepper mills by Dansk and one by Nissen with the black iron ring on top. Varying in size and most with Puegeot grinders. Tallest being 8". All signed. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Sculptural Teak Wood Root Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive amorphous coffee table hand carved from a century old reclaimed teak root. A graduation from the bottom to the top. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Swedish Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a distinguished 'Samsas' lounge chair, an iconic design by the celebrated Swedish architect and designer Carl Malmsten. This chair embodies Malmsten's enduring commitment to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair
By Frem Røjle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 18" W x 17" D x 17" Seat height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000
This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak, Walnut
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving. The frame has unusual curvy bent steel sides and features 3 shelves with back gua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
G Plan "Fresco" Vanity in Teak With Articulating Mirror #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1966
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 59″ wide x 18″ deep x 28″ tall (to top of desk), 47.5" tall (to to...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant wall lamp, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden in the 1960s, epitomizes mid-century modern design. It features a sleek teak arm and an opal glass shade...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
$1,049 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak single drawer nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century single drawer nightstands made in Denmark by PBJ Mobler. Narrow single drawer with handle. Dovetail construction with felt lined drawers with divid...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Chinoiserie Teak and Burl Brass Mounted Cabinet on Stand, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Chinese campaign style cabinet on stand is finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and embellished with etched brass mounts. This chinoiserie storage piece features a spacious two door medallion...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price
36% Off
Mid Century Teak Extending Dining Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary Danish Mid Century vintage teak and wenge Model 550 space saving dining table designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushion...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$5,600 / set
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Credenza Wall Unit, Teak, 1958
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true vintage gem born on April 28, 1958 (it's birthday is stamped on the back of the piece)...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Three-Legged Floor Lamp with Real Dried Flowers from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 70s. The lampshade is made of white plastic and decorated with real dried flowers and grasses. The lamp legs are ma...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plastic, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 311 Extendable Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished Model 311 teak extendable dining table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, designed in 1956, comes with a single leaf and is stamped...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Teak Starburst Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury Danish teak coffee table comes with sculptural solid teak legs and intricate veneer work in the shape of a bursting star on the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid teak and teak veneer.
Three original drawe...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,383 Sale Price
20% Off
Good Size & Top Quality 2-Light Midcentury White & Grey Art Glass Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish Mid-Century Modern, 'swirling' circular pattern ceiling lamp.
This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ever find a light fixture fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Serving Side Table with Wrapped Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Andersen inspired Mid-Century teak serving or side table with tray top featuring gimp wrapped handles. There is a lower shelf for extra storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 10 Ingrid Highback Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Niels Koefoed
Manufacturer: Koefoeds Hornslet
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19" wide x 18" deep x 38.5" tall
Captains Chairs: 21" wide x 17" deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Set Of 6 'MODEL 316' Chairs - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of six 'Model 316' chairs crafted by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
Noteworthy for their captivating steam-bent curved backrests and gracefully an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$6,867 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a beautiful Scandinavian design.
Measurements:
Height: 47-100 cm
Diame...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,861 Sale Price
20% Off
Wing-Shaped Teak Wood Wall Mirror with Natural Finish, Left Side, Ali Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Ali teak wood wall mirror by Studio + A! for Uultis embodies a perfect blend of lightness and elegance, bringing a touch of nature's beauty to any corner of your home. Named afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
A Large Italian Cabinet Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A large Italian living room cabinet attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1950. The four doors have a vertical ribbed finished with brass detailing, internal drawers and glass shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen-Style Danish Modern Teak Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
Solid teak frame 1960s Danish Modern sofa in the style of Arne Wahl Iversen. Excellent original condition.
DIMENSIONS
70ʺW × 28ʺD × 31ʺH with 21.75"H arms and a 17"H seat
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs model 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
Set of four stunning Danish Mid-century modern dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Danish master carpente...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Cubic Cigarette Table Lighter in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically made cigar/cigarette table lighter in solid teak and chrome-plated metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s from excess furni...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with New Custom Yellow Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer with custom yellow mattress, teak ends and black enameled metal frame. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra diva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Daybed in Black Tufted Leather
Located in Emeryville, CA
This stunning vintage Danish mid-century modern teak daybed has been expertly reupholstered in luxurious black leather by Arne Sørensen, elevating its timeless appeal. It features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
20th Century Danish Modern Teakwood Floor Lamp - Vintage Scandinavian Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish floor lamp made of hand crafted Teakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian light is composed with a new white...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Oval Tea Tray
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality carved oval tea tray having a quality oval shaped carved teak wood tea tray with carved leaves and flowers to the edge and carrying handles.
A quaint quali...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted with clean lines and warm wood tones, this mid-century modern credenza is a timeless statement piece that seamlessly blends functionality with refined aesthetics. D...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$4,490 / item
Peabody Wicker Chairs, Modern Wicker Chairs, Teak and Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P
This Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair - 1806P fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Flat 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean.
Fix...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
$6,160 / item
Outdoor Hinterland Console by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Console features a powder coated iron tube base and a choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern. Suitable for indo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,695 / item
Danish Teak Round Dining Table With Two Leaves, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak round dining table, 45.5" diameter, with two skirted 19.5" leaves. Overall with both leaves in place measures 84.5" long.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Salad Bowl Set - 1 Large, 4 Small
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak salad bowl set. The set includes 1 large salad bowl and 4 small bowls. Beautiful natural grain to the wood. Made in Thailand.
Measurements:
Large Bowl: 9.5"Dia x 4"H
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Trivet
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak trivet, circa 1970s. The piece is stylish, very functional and in good vintage condition. The piece has been freshly oiled and measures 11.25"W x .7.5"D x 1"H. #4130
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans J Wegner Teak Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome solid teak sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler, model RY20. This beautiful cabinet has ample storage and functionality. This breakfront has been refinished ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish “Roundette” Butterfly-Leaf Dining Set by Hans Olsen / Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
This exceptional Mid-Century Danish Modern dining set, designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle in the 1950s, showcases innovative craftsmanship and space-saving functionality. The teak...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Danish Teakwood Coffee or Side Table by Grete Jalk
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish Teak Coffee Table or Side Table from the 1960s.
The high -quality workmanship and the elegant design make the small furniture a real favorite.
Loving d...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round Teak Dining Table by DUX with 2 Leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round dining table. This table is very high quality hand built in Sweden. Solid teak legs with 4 leg base. This table is in great vintage condition, the (2)...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful sideboard designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen. It has been produced in the 1960s in Denmark. This sideboard is finished in teak on the outside and oak on the insi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
A Classic Erick Buck Chair In Teak Ca' 1960's Danish Modern
By Erik Buch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic teak occasional or desk chair by Erick Buch, Denmark ca' early 1960's. Original black leatherette upholstery, chair is tight and sturdy. Great design, perfect for a small s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Organic Teak Root Bench with Carved Iguana, circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Worn and weathered through the elements, the seat of this teak root bench is one solid piece of wood, with a carved Iguana on the slightly raised right end.
While it serves well as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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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