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Material: Teak
Decorative 20th century teak bucket with rope handle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative 20th century teak bucket with rope handle circa 1950.
Ideal for use as a waste paper basket or a kindling bin beside the fire. Teak bucket with removable copper dish.
M...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, colored fabric, Italy, design 1957
This grand bookcase, executed in teak, is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari T...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Wall Mirror by Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
A delicate mirror with a thin brass loop frame.
An absolute design classic in a very rare version on a teak board (!) from the 1950s. The brass mirror was designed by the Austrian de...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16" H x 5.5” W x 8.5” D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 4.06"...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company!
Incredible hand worked brass!
Hand cut and formed teak trim!
Exceeding rare!
The finest mid century pole lamp in the world!
This Italian brass & teak pole lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gabetti & Isola 'TRI-6' Coffee /Side Table in Teak and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare coffee/side table was designed by Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola in the 1970s. It was produced by ARBO in Italy as part of the designers' Trilogy series. This particular ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s) – Teak Frames
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Danish Designer Niels Koefoed (1970s).
A stunning set of six dining chairs designed by the renowned Niels Koefoed in the 1970s. These chairs are an impecc...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet .
Measures 39.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 40.25" in height. Knee clearance is 28.5 and pull out...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Small Pendant lamp Maria Lindeman for Idman, 1950's Scandinavian Modern
By Idman, Maria Lindeman
Located in Chicago, IL
Maria Lindeman
Pendant lamp
Idman, circa 1950's. Finland.
Hardwired.
Teak slats, glass, enameled steel, brass, plastic
12.5" h × 7.25"d
A beautiful and classic Scandinavian modern...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and cushions with teak frame and Accents. Labeled underneath. Made in Denmark. Located ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 6 Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair in Green Wool
By Schiller Möbel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Schiller's Møbler
Era: 1957
Dimensions: 27″ wide x 32″ deep x 40″ tall
Seat: 21″ wide x 20.5″ deep x 15″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wall Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare teak wall mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Labelled to the reverse.
A very simple rectangular mirror with teak frame from the early years of Jakobs...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Paper
$1,874 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish modern teak rectangle folding dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak Rectangle Drop Leaf folding dining Table made in Denmark. Very clean table with 2 fold down leaves ready for use. Seats 4-6 chairs...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Teak and Paper Cord Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels O Møller 1960's
Located in London, GB
This set of four dining room chairs, model 71, designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s, is an excellent example of Danish mid-century modern design. The chairs combine the natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$5,251 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Danish Modern Lounge Chair Pair – Clean Lines & Timeless Form
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs in Brilliant Yellow Wool
A striking example of Scandinavian modernism, this pair of Danish lounge chairs—crafted circa 1960s—combines sculptural form with vibrant color. Upholstered in a brilliant yellow wool fabric, the chairs bring both warmth and bold elegance to any space. Though the designer remains unknown, the clean lines and refined proportions speak to the golden age of Danish furniture design.
The upholstery is in flawless condition, showing no signs of wear, and the pair was sourced from respected dealers known for their discerning eye and premium offerings. Comfortable yet visually compelling, these chairs are ideal for both residential interiors and curated design projects.
Presented by MWM DESIGN INTERIORS, celebrated for offering museum-quality furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s Shelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s by HG Furniture. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of seven shelves, one container with five dr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak Model 56 Captains chair by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of teak captains chairs. model 62 by Niels Moller. frames have been completely refinished and new danish cord. these chairs are the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Goldkant, Flush Mount, Resin, Teak, Brass, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A polymer resin, teak and brass flush mount designed and produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s.
Minor to moderate staining on resin from metal frame tarnishing.
Patina brass.
Mi...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Special Mid-Century Teak Accordion Wall Lamp with Conical Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp combines functional design with warm Scandinavian aesthetics. The expandable scissor mechanism extends smoothly from the wall, while the conical ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by renowned Danish designer, Jens Quistgaard. Engraved hallmark on bottom of tray. Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Unopiu' Synthesis Lounge Armchair Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Synthesis is a contemporary collection with a basic design, where the purity of the lines is conveyed through an elegant combination of teak and hand-woven WaProlace® synthetic fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,760 / item
Danish MCM EX.+ Teak Wood Grain Dining Table by Dyrlund Denmark 1960s, Mod. 9276
By Dyrlund
Located in Basel, BS
This round dining table—Dyrlund’s original model 9276 in solid teak—comfortably seats four to six and embodies the timeless elegance for which the Danish maker is renowned. Its richl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Wooden Desk, 1960s Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined Mid-Century writing desk in Danish teak wood, very comfortable and versatile thanks to a comfortable top, two spacious front drawers and a bookcase niche positioned at the en...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Mirror by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish modern teak mirror. Very intricately designed with tight joinery featuring a circular inset within the frame. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Charming Miniature Seating Group in Bauhaus Style from the 1930s-1940s
By Bauhaus
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming miniature seating group in aluminium and with a table top in teak. Manufactured during the 1930s-1940s in period-typical Bauhaus style.
Measure: The whole group, arranged l...
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekorness
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of b...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Single Drawer Teak Nightstand by Gunnar Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Gunnar Nielsen
Manufacturer: Tibergaard
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 18″ wide x 17″ deep x 22.75″ tall, Cubby: 17" wide x 16.5" deep x 8.5" tall...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner RY 16 chest of drawers, Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegant six-drawer cabinet in teak veneer Model Ry 16, design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
The purity of lines and the perfect balance of proportions imm...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Three-Tier Expandable Rolling Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Three-Tier Expandable Rolling Cart
Measures 29.5" in width, expandable to 59", 20" in depth and 26" in height. Tier clearances is 8.5".
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
Set of Danish Teak Nightstands from the 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Danish teak nightstands from the 1960´s. Fully functional with minor signs of wear.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,509 / set
Tusi Floral Teak Wood Inlay Dresser - Chest by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This Tusi Teak Wood Inlay Dresser beautifully showcases the elegance of traditional craftsmanship and the richness of natural materials. Instead of...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands with beautiful carved finger pull handles. In the style of Arne Wahl Iversen. Has 4 drawers with dovetail joints. Clean inside and...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
$2,975 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dressing Table from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing table from McIntosh, circa 1960's
Complete with two mirrors - one is adjustable either by tilting or swiveling held by a brass mount
There are four drawer...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Holds three 0.75” diameter candles.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 4.875"W x 4.875"D
All items ship f...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Dyrlund Denmark Folding Chairs, 1960s Teak Mid-Century Modern, Set of 2
By Dyrlund
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Folding Chair by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960s
Price is per chair — 2 available.
A classic mid-century folding chair by Dyrlund, Denmark.
Features a solid teak frame, carefully cl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Anderson Rounded Danish Teak Coffee Table w/ Lip & Lower Rattan Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table with rattan lower shelf and tapered legs designed by Johannes Anderson. Surfboard like top with carved lip edge. Lightly refinished with some rem...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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
Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase columns with crown moulding and drawers. Brass ha...
Category
Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large Expanding Teak Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A very large expanding teak dining table - which extends to a full 2.9M.
Each extending leaf is approx 61cm and can be use independently of one another....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Combination Bookshelf Dining Table Desk by Domino
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Mid Century Danish Modern combination bookshelf, desk, dining table, made by Domino Mobelfabrik, circa 1960/70s. The case features open shelves at the lower section of the p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A sculptural teak and oak coffee table by Folke Ohlsen for Bodafors, Sweden 1964
Located in Balen, BE
A teak and oak coffee table by Folke Ohlsen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1964.
The rectangular teak top has gently curved side edges. The unique solid oak frame has an elegant cross-braced...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern teak small square extension dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak small square extension dining table Beautiful teak table that extends with (2) nesting pull out leaves. The leaves have carved handles under leaf to pu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Connect Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955-56
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,721 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see ph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bengt Johan Gullberg, Console Table, Metal, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A console or adjustable multi-use table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg and produced by Gullberg Trading Company, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Top can rest on either side of base, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
R.S. Associates Dining Table Solid Teak 1960s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$60 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Danish Modern Teak Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Danish Modern Teak and Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ortoft. Beautiful Teak coffee table with Geometric shape on square steel and teak legs. ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Teak, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable teak and metal wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Measured as illustrated in primary photo.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.625"H x 30.125"W x 1.2...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture and Decor
Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.
While teak credenzas, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”
Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability. “Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”
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