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Material: Teak
Garden Bench
Located in London, England
Arch top garden bench. Circa 1970
H 87cm (SH 40cm) x W 116cm x D 60cm
Category
1970s British Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$524
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970 Vintage Bedside Tables , Set of Two
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Pair of vintage bedside tables - night stands from the 1970s showcase the refined craftsmanship and rich materials characteristic of Ita...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
$711 Sale Price / set
33% Off
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen.
The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s floating tablet...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Bookcase Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive freestanding bookcase in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and showcasing clean lines, modular construction, and a blend of open and closed sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Jorgen Clausen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dresser, Teak, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jorgen Clausen, Edmond Spence Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dresser, Teak, 1960s
This sculptural dresser or sideboard by Jørgen Clau...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk
A stunning example of Swedish / Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this Model A10 desk was masterfully...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina
Included in Cassina’s study of the furnishings of the city of Chandigarh, the Civil Be...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$7,395 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Triple Shade Lamp Teak Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Teak and natural ropes triple shade ceiling lamp by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s, Denmark
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chandelier with natural ropes or sisal strings.
V...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid Century Teak Biomorphic Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century biomorphic abstract sculpture hand carved in teak.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 2” W x 3.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Mid Century Mini Four Panel Teak Folding Screen with Square Lattice Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find mini four panel teak folding screen with intricate square lattice design, circa 1970s. Each individual panel measures 6.5" wide x 19.5" tall making exten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Desk Chair in Solid Teak & Original Fabric by D-SCAN, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an elegant arm chair produced by D-SCAN made in the mid-1970's. In 100% original vintage condition this chair features graceful lines, intricate finger joinery and except...
Category
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hague School Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, teak, velvet fabric, brass, the Netherlands, 1930s
This charming lounge chair belongs to the Hague School, a movement that emphasizes geometric shapes, simple proportions,...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful eight drawer Danish lingerie chest made by Folster’s of Denmark and retailed by Maurice Villency NYC. Beautiful original condition Circa 1960’s-1970’s. Dimensions 50.5 inch...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embark on a journey back in time with this exquisite Scandinavian Teak Bar Cart, a paragon of vintage modern design that promises to elevate your living space. The sleek contours and...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$581 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Antique Handmade Arts & Crafts Floor Easel / Artist Display Stand c. 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality Arts & Crafts picture / painting stand in excellent condition.
This beautiful gallery easel comes with two large hand crafted wooden pegs for holding your large size pa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Teak Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers.
Oak and Teak.
Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D
Two sliding doors
The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table for France & Son
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Studio-Made Solid Teak Root Heavy Cube Side or End Tables Mid-Century Inspired
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of stunning solid teak cube form end or side tables. These are vintage beauties with dramatic graining and a warm patina. Each has a hollowed core with walls that are roughly ...
Category
1980s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Teak & Leather Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
NV 49 - 'Chieftain' lounge chair by Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 49 'Chieftain' lounge chair in solid teak with patinated leather. Designed in 1949 by Finn Juhl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.125” H x 14.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
6-Arm Chandelier, Denmark, 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Impressive chandelier with 6 nickel-plated arms that are finished with teak details.
The lampshades are made of glass with a very typical motif from the 1960s.
The chandelier is eq...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Nickel
$1,725 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful Pierre Jeanneret daybed an the most elegant combination of black on teak wood. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Teak, 5 Hole File Rack, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s
Rare example of a model PJ-R-27-B five hole file rack with stencil markings by Pierre...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear con...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,903 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern Teak Root Side Table With Safety Glass Top, IDN 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary teak root sofa table or coffee table elaborately designed and handcrafted by a talented indonesian artist. A one of a kind piece of an organic style side table, cutted o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Cupboard in Scandinavian Style, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Teak Cupboard in Scandinavian Style, Italy 1960
Vintage teak cupboard manufactured in Italy in the 1960s by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei, The piece features a hig...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,481 Sale Price
34% Off
Jorgen Clausen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Nightstands, Teak, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jorgen Clausen, Edmond Spence Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Nightstands, Teak, 1960s
These sculptural low profile nightstands by...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover timeless elegance with this set of six mid‑century modern Danish teak dining chairs by Benny Linden, a stunning representation of refined Scandinavian design from the 1960s–...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs By Hartmut Lohmeyer For Wilkhahn, Germany 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 teak dining chairs from the 60s era. Designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
In verry good condition. The upholstery was rece...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century "Model 4508" Teak Folding Tray Table by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen "Model 4508" early edition teak tray table with beautiful removable, round tray and folding base for easy storage and tapered legs. Elegant design. In good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,250 Sale Price
24% Off
Set of 6 Arne Hovmand Olson Teak with Papercord seat Dining chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the #71 chair by Niels Moller. It's made of teak and has rope seating. The backs are sloped giving these chairs a very chic look.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Coppia Poltrone"Kangaroo chair" Pierre Jeanneret, anni '50 Chandigarh, India
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Poltrone senza braccioli chiamata "Kangaroo chair", disegnata da Pierre Jeanneret per il progetto Chandigarh.
Circa anni '50. Legno massiccio di teak e canna.
La seduta e lo schie...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Mcintosh Dunvegan Credenza In Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Scotland
Designer: Val Rossi
Manufacturer: McIntosh
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Dimensions: 79” wide x 18” deep x 30” tall
Condition: In good ...
Category
20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak long dresser by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer long teak dresser by Art furn. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with solid wood drawers. Clean inside and o...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set Of 4 Outdoor Barstools In Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving Round 5mm 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, eas...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$5,896 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and teak wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.375"H x 10.75"W x 3.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3....
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart' chairs (FH4103).
Made in solid oak and teak veneer for the seats. Produced by Fritz Han...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Desk
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Chicago, IL
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Desk
This elegant desk by Vincent Cafiero for the Knoll Planning Unit features stunning golden combed teak, perfectly blending sophistication ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
English antique folding dining table from 1940's in Oak. Unique design with two sets of extra deep long drawers and beautiful ball feet. Bakelite handles. A great versatile table sui...
Category
1940s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands by GETAMA
Fully restored 1960s Hans J. Wegner teak bedroom set consisting of str...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Dux of Sweden Oval Walnut Danish Dining Table w/ 3Leaves Total 135" in Length
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dux of Sweden Oval Walnut Danish Dining Table w/ 3Leaves Total 135" in Length MINT!
3 leaves 22" each 135" extended.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern 6-Drawer Teak Dresser Imported From Denmark.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Danish Mid Century Modern dresser features a sleek design with six dovetailed drawers, showcasing craftsmanship typical of the era. The piece is made by Skodborg Mobelfa...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner CH23 Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chairs model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1952
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 18.5? wide x 12.5? deep x 21.5? tall
Condition: In excellent...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-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
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
C. 1960s Set of 3 English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s set of 3 nesting tables, English. Mid Century Modern. Teak. Sleek design with rounded edges & corners. The joints & panel tops becoming part of the design aesthetic.
Larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Sculptural Danish Teak Hanging Wall Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern mid-length mirror crafted by Pedersen & Hansen, Viby J, Denmark circa 1960s. This versatile piece displays a contoured natural teak frame featuring exposed finger ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
$2,140 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous set of Søren Rasmussen teak nightstands with rattan shelves, 1960´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful matching pair of Danish mid-century nightstands designed by Søren Rasmussen in the 1960s. Each nightstand features two smooth-sliding drawers with elegant, minimal handle...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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