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Material: Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 36 Planter / Hallway Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: Vinde Mobelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.75" wide x 13" deep x 22" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Arne Vodder around 1960. Ultra high-end manufacturing made of teak wood with a finished backside so it can stand as a centerpiece. It has the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B).
In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs.
Original Cane seats
Original surface
Branded signature.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$13,500 / set
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Antique Circa 1900 Anglo Indian Teak and Rosewood Mirrored Cabinet With Inlay
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and functional antique circa 1900 Anglo Indian cabinet with inlaid satinwood floral frieze. The body of the cabinet is crafted of teak while the dark trim is ebonized ros...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Coat Rack by Fiarm, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli, Fiarm
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This teak plywood hanger was designed by the famous Italian architect Carlo de Carli and produced by Fiarm in the 1960s. The hooks are in bakelite.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bakelite, Teak
Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with colorful accents and fluted teak legs, the hazelnut brown fabric on the sides of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,200 / set
Teak Hanging Wall Cabinet Holland 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak wood, hanging Cabinet. 2 Uprights 5 drawers 1 drop leaf
Brass handle. Lots off storage space. Dutch Design 1960s. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$802 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Wardrobe or Armoire by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare version for this stylish Italian Wardrobe six doors of the 1950s, attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù.
The cabinet is made of a gorgeous exotic wood veneer with marquetry ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen cabinet by Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Børge Mogensenn cabinet by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
Danish mid century cabinet with ample storage and a beautiful pattern in the wood grain.
In good vintage condition wi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Erich Buch Attributed Teak Rolling Cart with Drawers by Dyrlund, Danish 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Danish Mid-Century, rolling teak cart with 2 drawers. Attributed to designer Erich Buch who had a prolific output in his time with the table's manufacturer Dyrlund-Smith S/...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Inlaid Teak End Table / Nightstand from India
Located in New York, NY
A stunning end table / nightstand / side table, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone. Two shelves and one front dra...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlay.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves ...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
Pair of Vintage 1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Z Danish Teak Wood Accent Armchairs
By Poul Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Poul Jensen for Selig Z armchairs. This is a gorgeous set of original 1960s Z chairs by Poul Jensen, featuring a beautiful teak wood construction and brown and beig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s.
Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included.
One of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Slipper or Cocktail Lounge Chair Floral Fabric , 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very charming Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from ca. 1950. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. W...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish MCM Tambor Roll Front Teak Credenza Cabinet Kai Kristiansen Feldballes
Located in Portland, OR
A good diminuitive tambor roll front Danish Mid Century Modern teak cabinet/credenza, circa 1960, by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik.
The cabinet is of diminuitive form and has twin tambor roll-front doors, enclosing four storage areas, the cabinet is raised on circular tapered legs.
The cabinet is made from figured grain teak and is in excellent condition, this elegant & classic MCM cabinet...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table Or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind side table or coffee table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beauti...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
Hanging bookcase made of teak veneer wood and enameled metal rod. Produced in the 1960s by ISA BERGAMO. Featuring metal supports and 4 wooden shelves, the bookcase has a suspended, a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, leather
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Benny Linden, Benny Linden Designs, Thailand, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This stylish set of six Mid-Century Modern chairs, crafted by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Designs, combines organic elegance with contemporary flair. Constructed from solid teak wo...
Category
1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool. Measures 21" in width, 15" in depth and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Daphne Solid Teak Side Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Daphne stool is crafted of solid teak.
This stool can be used in wet conditions such as showers, poolside, etc.
The sleek lines of the top are com...
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,500 / item
Teak Scandinavian Modern Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves Style Neils Moller
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage teak Scandinavian Modern expanding dining table with 2 leaves. Unmarked but style of Neils Moller for Gudme Mobelfabrik...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
This credenza measures: 77.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Teak Architectural Frame End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Teak geometric side tables with glass tops by Henning Norgaard for Komfort.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather. Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchair reupholstered in black leather in excellent condition.
The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
20C Anglo Indian Style Double Sided Profusely Inlaid 4 Panel Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONAL 20C Anglo Indian Style Double Sided Profusely Inlaid 4 Panel Screen or Room Divider.
Made in Hoshiarpur, India, circa 1960-80.
Made of ‘teak’ wood in the ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Plastic, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden C. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful mid-century Scandinavian lamp by Anonymous designer, with black metal tripod legs and round original cocoon shade.
The electric wiring is original from the 50s with a E...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak G Plan Fresco Sideboard Credenza Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous G Plan credenza is part of the Fresco range and designed by V B Wilkins around 1965. A classic British piece with Danish style, it has become one of the most popular cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 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
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Bedside Table in Solid Walnut with Open Shelf
Located in CAMBRE, ES
Handcrafted Walnut Nightstand with Floating Drawer – Mid-Century Modern Design
Rooted in the legacy of 20th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship, this handcrafted walnut nightstand re...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures, Dark Brown
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Inspired by the contours of Bamboo, this bench was designed without any straight lines or edges. The bench was meticulously sculpted to the perfect shape from solid teak wood. The wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Large Scale Cabinet, Chest or Credenza in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Scandinavian cabinet from the 1960's. This sleek piece features gorgeous book-matched teak wood, large door and six drawers with tons of interior storage space. Nice shall...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
$892 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of 1960s Wild Haired Buck Toothed Sallingboe Trolls from Teak, Denmark
By Hans Bolling
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully wild haired but shy classics of the 1950-1960s from Denmark:
the design is following the lead of Hans Bolling and Kay Bojesen.
Featuring here two very shy and ''we-haven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Fur, Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 Coffee Table Teak and Glass Top Numbered
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 coffee table in teak and glass. Teak nicely restored. All wooden parts authentic and vintage. Wonderful patina. An iconic design piece of Jeanneret.
The gl...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Pierre Jeannerret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian ci...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Solid Teak and Glass coffee table be D-SCAN Danish design
By D-Scan
Located in Fraser, MI
Danish Design Coffee Table by D-Scan.
Solid teak construction.
Novel box jointed corners.
Category
1970s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Set of Eight Danish Highback Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Gudme Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19" wide x 17" deep x 37" tall, Seat: 17.25" tall
Condition: In excellent o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dining Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful dining table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. Table features a teak top with a chromed steel base and is in excellent condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$10,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid teak, with original castors in good working condition, the upper tray is removable for serving, while the fixed lower shelf is designed to hold bottles, decanters an...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Danish teak desk manufactured by Domino Møbler. Sweet little desk with a rectangular shaped desk top. Long squared teak legs support the desk. On the right-hand side is a...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century H.W. Klein Teak Sideboard for Bramin, Denmark 1960's
Located in London, GB
This iconic teak sideboard designed by HW Klein for Bramin, featuring a long, streamlined profile with finely crafted joinery at the corners. The sliding doors reveal generous storag...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Restored Set of Six Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
A refined set of six Danish dining chairs attributed to designer Kurt Østervig, crafted in solid teak with sculpted backrests and contoured wooden seats highlight the clean lines and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanrenet Library Chair
Located in Naples, FL
An authentic Chandigarh chair
Made with pegged solid teak and braided cane work in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The original lettering and numbering - referr...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish modern teak low desk with large square pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern teak low desk with large square pulls made by Uniflex. Great low desk or vanity very unique design. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Measures 60” x 20” x 26”...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model ML 140 with stool, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen & Son. Armchair model ML 140 with stool. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality grey furniture wool. Teak legs refres...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Lighted Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Danish Modern Teak Shadow Box
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak shadow box illuminated wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous old growth teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames. Stunning in person. Mir...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique Folio Stand, Anglo Indian, Folding Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folio stand. An Anglo-Indian folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Compact and distinctive fold...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Unusual Asymmetrical Borge Mogensen Long Harvest Dining Table w/ 2 Drop Leaves
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and unusual drop leaf Borge Mogensen long Harvest dining table in old growth teak for the top and oak for the base. A very unusual design is that one side is shallower then the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
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
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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