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Material: Teak
Armoire vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire vintage style scandinave des années 60, en teck, pieds compas, beaux rangements : 2 portes avec une partie penderie avec étagère et une partie avec 3 étagères, 1 clé pour les...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Albert Larsson, Coffee Table, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak coffee table designed by Albert Larsson and produced by Alberts I Tibro, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75"H x 73.5"W x 43.0"DAll items ship from High Poin...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century “Bow‑Tie” Dining Table by Harvey Probber, Inc 1955, Teak & Brass
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A refined dining table designed by Harvey Probber and produced by Harvey Probber, Inc., USA, circa 1955. Sometimes referred to as the “Bow-Tie” table, this piece features a gently cu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,998 Sale Price
60% Off
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Westnofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern low teak 8-drawer dresser credenza by Westnofa. Great design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with dove...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$3,597 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,720 Sale Price
35% Off
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 ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower flip down storage area. Brown teak wood with (2) handles on each with tapered legs. Simple Danish design circa 1970 ma...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides.
India, British Raj, 1900-25.
Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (overall)
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Cascade Lamp with Teak Accents, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of three cascading opaline shades connected to a teak wooden designed structure a typical fifties Scandinavian design to create a warm light accent in your home.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.2” H x 3.9” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.6” H...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Swedish light Teak Credenza by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and 2 sliding doors by Erik Worts. Has a with a pair of sliding doors opening to adjustable shelves centering four drawers. Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Wooden Sewing Stool in Teak by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French wooden mid century "sewing" stool in stained teak by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier for Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good original condition with great patina from a...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modern danish teak 4 door credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern teak credenza on a plinth base with four doors which open to three cabinets with adjustable shelving beside a cabinet with three small drawers over two la...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / cabinet.
The shelves are height-adjustable.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Mid Century Modern English 2-Tier Hutch Sideboard Credenza by Nathan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960s mid century modern 2-tier hutch sideboard credenza by Nathan, England. Teak. "Nathan Quality" label intact. Upper section with sliding glass doors & glass shelf by drop down dr...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Long Low 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza Drylund
By Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern long and low teak 6 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth with unique inset handle / pulls solid teak. Beautiful teak grain. Very ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak 6 drawer Dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak 6 Drawer dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. The Dresser is very nicely fabricated with high end woodworking. Original labeled with stunning danish wo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Modern Desk Organizer Letter Tray in Teak by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern teak desk organizer or letter tray by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 8.5." deep ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Stunning Wood Textures, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This remarkable chair is a one-of-a-kind piece, masterfully crafted from an old rice mortar repurposed into functional art. Made from solid teak wood, it showcases the deep character...
Category
1950s Indonesian Other Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare opportunity to acquire an original free-standing room divider with 7 solid teak poles (only 6 photographed) from Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System. Designed in 1948, the Roya...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Oak Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak Single Drawer Nightstands by Westnofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Norwegian modern teak single-drawer nightstands by Westnofa. Great curved design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smoot...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Philips “Cs 2358 A” Tv Set in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 23.75″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 36.75″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France & Søn, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Danish Mid Century teak Side Table designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Beautifully made teak tabletop with lovely detailing and magazine shelf.
Designer: Tove & Edvard Kindt-Lars...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Chests, Ry Mobler, Oak & Teak, 1950s, Ry15, Ry16
Located in Round Rock, TX
A thoughtfully paired set of storage cabinets designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s.
Constructed in white oak, the two pieces share a crisp architectural presenc...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Floor Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Domus floor lamp from the 1960s is a timeless piece of midcentury design, combining natural materials with functional craftsmanship. The lamp features a beautifully craf...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, Teak
Antique converted 19th Dutch Colonial Teak Dark Warm Brown Large Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive, large coffee table is crafted from solid teak and carries with it a rich and layered history. Originally made around 1845 on the island of Java—then part of the Dutc...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish modern teak Bruno Mathsson Style folding Dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Bruno Mathsson Style folding Dining table. Has (2) drop leaves and folds up compact. Table fully open measures 54" x 36" x 29" high. Made of teak with a beautiful grain...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A rare Original Pierre Jeanneret Teak Swinging Lounge Chair, circa 1955, India
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955.
From Chandigarh.
Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557 « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure i...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century made to measure ‘CT69’ storage cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin ch...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and beautiful pair of lounge chairs was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s, and made in Germany.
It is beautifully shaped and newly reupholstered with ...
Category
20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, is a rare and extraordinary example of mid-century craftsmanship. Its round form, unusual for ceiling lamps of...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model 573 Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model 573 Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
This desk measures: 61.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches
All pieces of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s.
A stunning example of mid-century American design, this rare pendant light was designed by Ge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Plantation Chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A 20th century antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian Wicker and Wood Plantation Chair with extendable arms and turned baluster legs. Made from teak wood ...
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1920s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Raffia, Plastic
Danish modern Petite teak cabinet by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak petite cabinet by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
Customizable Walnut Finish Dining Chair in Beige Fabric - Nowe Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe customizable dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish and beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Nowe dining chair exud...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Ceiling Lamp or Sconce Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon ceiling lamp or sconce. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in sprayed latex ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set Of 7 Mid-Century Teak Danish Dining Chairs After Niels Otto Moller 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 7 Danish Modern dining chairs 2 armchairs and 5 side chairs having original Simili leather upholstery and sculptural teak frames. The teak has been fully refinishe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Stunning Midcentury 8 Drawer teak Dresser Made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early deco mid century 8 drawer teak veneer dresser made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century dresser. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction all clean...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak, Softwood
$3,300 Sale Price
40% Off
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Dux Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Teak Bracket Back
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare bracket back version of the Profil chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. All new full grain veg tanned saddle tone leather. New foam, straps and batting. Solid old growth te...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,965 Sale Price / set
25% Off
D-Scan Teak King-Size Platform Bed Nightstands & Shelving Unit
By D-Scan
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very hard to find king size teak bed by D-Scan Captains line Very good ready to use condition Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Örsjo Industri, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Örsjo Industri, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.75” H x 3.25” W x 4.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler
Manufacturer
Ry Mobler
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Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Danish Loveseat by Domino Mobler Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted casual Danish loveseat with solid teak wood frame and legs making for sturdy and super comfortable seating . Upholstered in a medium beige toned diagonal patterne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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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