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Material: Teak
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Teak, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 12.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs
Number of Sockets (per fixture...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set.
Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak fra...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Chess and Backgammon Table by Georg Petersens
Located in Denton, TX
Portable game table that is easy to move anywhere in the house. Manufactured by Georg Petersens shop in Denmark.
Versatile design lets you play chess or backgammon.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Teak, Mahogany, Walnut
Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
Serene Buddha Statue carved from solid Teak wood. A Thai Buddha Statue intricately hand carved showing the "Contemplation Buddha" in Thailand known a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,450
Hans Wegner Set of Teak Nesting Tables for Andreas Tuck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner Set of three teak nesting tables. Ideal size, tables slide together easily and take up very little room but when needed you can slide out second and third table. Tops ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen made in Denmark, ca. 1950s. A nice pair of Model 148 nightstands or side tables by Børge Mogensen by Søborg mobler. Delicately d...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finely Carved Teak Wood Magazine Rack Basket
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid wood magazine rack, handcrafted from rich solid teak wood. Finely carved on all 4 sides with intricate patterns of stars, beehives, and cloves, it showcases both ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$60 Sale Price
61% Off
Danish MCM Hans Wegner for ry Mobler teak floating hutch credenza
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Hans Wegner Teak Danish Floating Hutch
Gorgeous Scandinavian piece that's been freshly refinished and is ready to be enjoyed.
One piece unit wi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Early Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool Teak Fritz Hansen Denmark Danish 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
First production Arne Jacobsen ‚Dot‘ stool in teak, designed in 1954, made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1955-1956.
Beautiful early example with three brass studs on the seat, c...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
A pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcases with Storage Cabinets. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Single-Column Danish Teak Bookcases with Cabinet Storage. Circa 1970s
Features a mid-century modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves
This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Dresser Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Dresser by Dyrlund, Denmark. Sweet six drawer teak Danish Modern dresser. Recessed pulls run the entire length of each drawer. All drawers ride very...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Roma, RM
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
Product details
Scandinavian shelving system with five wall panels supporting various shelves, drawers, and display cabine...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is contains two cabinets one with sliding doors a cabinet with drawers and 11 shelves
This ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
English Weathered Teak Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This simple and inviting three-seat teak wood bench from Lindsey of England makes the perfect welcome for a front porch or respite in a garden, designed to withstand public and resid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A.R. Cordemeyer Cleopatra Daybed for Auping w/ House of Hackney Fabric, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential piece of Dutch Mid-Century design, this "Cleopatra" daybed was designed in the 1950s by A.R. Cordemeyer for the Royal Auping company. Celebrated for its minimalist e...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak dining chair with attractively curved backrest and comfortable burgundy skai leather upholstered seat. Handsomely made in the style of Danish designer Børge Mogensen...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and has been re-uph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
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
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
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, Upholstery, Teak
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This E22 modular bookcase/wall system, conceived by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, presents a remarkably poetic and functional architecture of display and storage. The composition begins...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Hand-Carved Teak Art Globe / Sculpture by Bruno Helgen
By Bruno Helgen
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning hand-carved unique abstract teakwood world globe with white lacquer coating created by artist Bruno Helgen, circa 2014. Made from a whole piece of wood the way the sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Adjustable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A distinguished example of Danish Modern design by H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler, this adjustable lounge chair features an iconic high-back silhouette with elegantly sculpted armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Modern Scandinavian vintage Teak table lamps from Möllers, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teak Table Lamps by Möllers Armatur, Sweden, 1960s
A pair of sleek and slender mid-century Scandinavian teak lamps, crafted in the 1960s by Möllers Arma...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Tall Boy Teak Chest of Drawers Six Drawer Dresser 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern teak tall Danish style chest of drawers/ dresser, circa 1960.
This very stylish dresser is in excellent condition, it is made of straight grain teak, the t...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookcase
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
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Modern Dresser attributed to Dyrlund. Very nice, in very good original condition. Teak Danish Modern Mid Century Dresser attributed to Dyrlund. Five...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,600 / item
Mid century Danish teak sideboard - credenza by Bernhard Pedersen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning mid century Danish teak credenza by Bernhard Pedersen - beautifully crafted with sliding tambour doors, sculpted trim, door handles, and legs all made with dark richly toned...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjergaard Scandinavian Teak night Stands Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian mid-cdentury modern design teak nigth stands model 384 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, brand stamp on the back, production Denmark 19...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark 1960s. The cushions are reupholstered with a cream beige bouclé fabric.
Dimensions:
W: 65 cm
D: 80 cm
H: 10...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Teak
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.
Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century Italian four-door sideboard with breadstick detailing, a black glass top, and brass finishes. Fully restored and ready to furnish your home.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Sideboard Credenza for Ry Møbler, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Sideboard credenza in teak with six drawers topped by a cabinet with cane door fronts, designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970's
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970's
Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian minimalist design, a solid wood frame ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in teak and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
$1,672 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Dining Table
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 desig...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Portwood
By Portwood Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
By Portwood.
This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
I...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a room. Sleek minimalist...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s.
This comfortable three seats sofa is designed by Arne Norell and holds a robust, sturdy character. The base is made of a...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
Set of four Niels Moller model 71 dining chairs with original wool upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic set of four Niels Otto Moller model 71 dining chairs with their original and rare orange wool upholstered seats. Expertly crafted in stunning dark old growth teak, they are...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Digsmed, Denmark, spice rack wheel, solid teak, Scandinavian modern, 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural, wall-mounted rotating spice wheel designed by Flemming Digsmed and produced by the Danish manufacturer Digsmed in the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, it features eight ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade.
This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
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
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Teak Low Profile Single Slab Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A single three inch slab of ancient teak taken from my finest collection, is hand ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Nightstands Chest Drawers by Scan Coll 1970
By Scan Coll
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of Danish Mid Century Modern teak nightstands/dressers, by Scan Coll, circa 1970.
Each nightstand has a angled shaped top & is fitted with a single small square draw...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s. Features numerous drawers and dividers and a leather-topped retractable writing surface...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Model "Jason"/203 Side Table, Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Jason"/203 side table, designed by Kurt Østervig, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Teak. Removable magazine rack on the side. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal wall system with magazine holder 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Teak wall system Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal system .
Denmark .This is a modular system so all the shelves and cabinets
can be changed in every desired position .
3 ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
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 design...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique converted 19th Dutch Colonial Teak Dark Warm Brown square Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This unique, 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 Dutch Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Friso Kramer 'Euroika Series' Bed with Nightstands for Auping, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century 'Euroika Series' bed by widely renowned Dutch designer Friso Kramer for the Royal Auping company. This attractive bed features bent teak ends with floating nightstan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folke Jansson, Sofa, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor staining to fabric backrest....
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
Category
1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,112 Sale Price
35% Off
Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture titled "Kosmiskt rum" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of solid teak. Made in 1955 and signed with artist initial B.A and 19/...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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