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Material: Teak
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Teak ottoman/stool, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in dark gray leather. No manufacturer's evidence on the wood.
Very good condition...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
$482 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25"H x 4.375"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegener for Andreas Tuck Monumental Teak Dining Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a realm where elegance dances hand in hand with practicality, and timeless design whispers secrets of bygone eras. This enchanting dining table is a masterpiece of mid-cent...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Pedestal Burnt Finish Stunning Wood Textures, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite teak wood pedestal showcases the natural beauty of the wood, featuring stunning, intricate textures that highlight its rich grain. The dark burnt finish adds a dramati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Secretaire scandinavo con specchio nascosto, anni ’60
Located in Brescia, IT
Linee slanciate e geometriche, tre cassetti e ribalta. Interno attrezzato con portacarte in ottone, piccoli cassetti e vano con specchio. Gambe affusolate.
Elegante secretaire in te...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with sliding doors and center drawers. Beautiful shape with top newly refinished. 86" long with tons of useful storage! Teak shows great grain and door...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Marco Bogazzi Modern Outdoor Adirondack Chair in Teak or Mahogany
Located in Portland, OR
Modern outdoor rocking chair designed for traditional/transitional and modern/contemporary outdoor decks, patio, porches, and poolsides.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Teak Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Figurine "Pessimist" by Hans Bølling Denmark 1950s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern figurine “Pessimist" by Hans Bolling for Orlov & Co. Teak and fur. First edition.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fur, Rope, Teak
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Yngve Ekström, Coffee Table, Teak, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and oak coffee table or side tables designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 24.25” H x 51” W x 34.75” D
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
Dansk Cheese Board + Cutting Knife
8.75 long x 5.25 d x 1
Preowned original vintage
Refer to l...
Category
1960s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s Saddleback Sofa & Chair Set by G Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Saddle Back' sofa, chair and ottoman set was manufactured by G Plan and designed by V.B. Wilkins during the 1970s. The solid teak frames are typical of the period, with beautif...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$8,800 / set
Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en bois et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, en bois foncé et métal noir, 3 étagères ouvertes, 3 caissons de rangement fermés par des portes a...
Category
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror, Hooks, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack combines teak slats with cast metal hooks, offering functional organization with Scandinavian design sensibility. Horizontal teak slats create a warm backdrop fo...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Grete Jalk Teak Coffee Table for Glostrup Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak wood coffee table with very well crafted upper lip to the top and stretchers to each leg having brass details . Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the iconic female desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Credenza by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century credenza was designed and manufactured by Beautility Furniture in England during the 1960s. This is a striking, uniquely designed credenza, with a teak cabin...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern VIntage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with our Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh at Mid Century Traders. A stunning teak credenza by renowned British furniture make...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo®
This Solid Teak Outdoor Dining Chair - The Suelo® is beautifully constructed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Nesting Tables, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant pair of teak nesting tables made in Denmark.
Smaller table dimension: 19.75” x 16.5” x 17.75”h
Category
Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern expandable console dining table in teak and oak designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark. This clever design is accented with brass hardware including a drop leaf featu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Side Table with Wheels or Ottoman Stool
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool or side table with wheels, multifunctional with a removable top offering useful storage and two additional drawers. One of the drawers has a solid plastic divided interior as sewing storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Teak, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Extendable Oval Dining Room Table in Rosewood
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern oval dining table manufactured by Kondor. Table is done in combination of Teak and Rosewood, both with warm and rich wood ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Sideboard Credenza by Sannemannn Moble. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Sannemannn Mobler, Denmark. Circa 1980s
Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design, with clean lines and a b...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Tall Danish chest of drawers from the 1960s, crafted from warm teak. It features six generously sized drawers with integrated recessed handles, contributing to its sleek and understa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Scandinavian modern bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen in 1959.
Material: Teak with a natural wood finish
Storage: Lower cabinet with sliding doors and an adjustable shelf
Upper Section: Open bookshelves with brass book holders...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Moluna Møbler, Denmark Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Coffe Table with Ceramic Inlay by Moluna Møbler, Denmark, Circa 1970s
Features a brutalist inspired ceramic inlay top, a solid teak wood fram...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, Circa 1960, Two-Piece
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood storage cabinet is circa 1960. This unique cabinet is elegantly proportioned with clean, minimalist lines and is well-crafted fr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Teak Model 89 Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of four mid-century Model 89 Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen dining chairs in original black vinyl. Sculpted Teak with beautiful joinery and wood plugs on each chair.
CR...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,795 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Large Mid Century Swedish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit by Bodafors
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful vintage mid century Swedish modern four-piece teak wood bookcase wall unit was designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors and made in Sweden in 1962. The minimalist Sca...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe design italien : série Selex de Barovero Torino, en teck et métal noir, 5 étagères ouvert...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tue Poulsen coffee table teak ceramic by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Danish modern side or end table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri A/S, Denmark.
Oval top with solid teak legs. The top is inset with incised ceramic circled with solid teak wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
c. 1955 Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen Solid Teak Round Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen, 1955, Denmark. Handcrafted of solid old-growth teak on a sculptural sleigh base. Prof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chest of drawers in teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
The chest of drawers or nightstand, designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, is a beautifully crafted piece made from teak wood. Its clean line...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sandya Bed Handmade in Teak Patterned Headboard Mid Century Style, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
The Sandya Bed is a soft sanctuary designed to evoke complete restfulness, a piece that awaits you at the end of a long day. This exquisite piece is meticulously handmade and detaile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood, Hardwood
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Small vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour door by Bjerringbro Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Danish modern archive cabinet w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson.
Manufacturer: DUX.
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specifications: Teak.
Condition:
These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Ikea Coffee / Sewing Table in Teak + Oak
By IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Oak, Cane
Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 23″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Set of 4 Model 3107 7 Series Stacking Chair in Teak Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 Original 1980s signed rare and gorgeous classic 3107 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs in teak. Signed by Maker. Beautiful condition and wood grain throughout all.
Ve...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, leather, Europe, 1960s
A sofa characterized by a striking geometric structure with clean lines and distinctive carvings. Its wide armrests feature subtle detailing with ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, modernist pendant lamp T-32, teak and metal, Sweden 1950s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp model T-32, designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by renowned Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1950s. This unusual piece showcases the ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Modern French Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, reupholstered fabric, France, 1950s
A refined set of French lounge chairs from the 1950s, combining clean lines with thoughtful craftsmanship. Made of tea...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Rare Vallauris Tile Wall Hanging Tableau with Flowers France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vallauris wall mounted decoration tiles handcrafted and signed. Beautiful decor of summer flowers glazed tiles in bright colors orange, yellow, blue, gray and red, all signed by Vall...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$935 Sale Price
64% Off
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a number of similar pieces, and the quality is always excellent. This desk is the same...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Height (inches): 27.5"
All items ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Ansager Mobler Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ansager Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 66 wide x 39.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Danish "Boomerang" Chair FD135 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, F&D
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Filigree lounge chair in teak with brass legs, model FD 135, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. The upholstery has been renewed with the fabric "Hallingdal" by Kvadra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,689 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 'Model 75' Coffee Table by Holger Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Highly decorative ‘Model 75’ coffee table designed by Holger Georg Jensen around 1960. Made of solid teak with a sculptural base and a beautiful round top with a fantastic sunburst v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves.
The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Teak Modular Sofa Group and Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and beautifully preserved modular seating group by Peter Hvidt, featuring the celebrated FD451 sofa system paired with the matching FD519 corner table. This design exemplifies...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Buddhist Manuscript Chest - Trunk. Antique Burmese Sadaik Chest of the Mandalay Period. Once used to hold Buddhist texts and the likes of devotional practice. Wonderfully decorated Gilt over black with Buddhist scenes of teaching, followers, temples, and elephant on one side. Teak hard wood top lifts off the chest for storage. Can be used as blanket chest, bedside, table with storage, stand for display or collection. An beautiful antique decorative chest...
Category
1890s Thai Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall teak dresser by Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall dresser designed by Ejvind A. Johansson. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vintage example of simp...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original cognac leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Easy chair mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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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