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Material: Teak
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish mid-century wall lamp featuring a solid teak and oak arm supporting a cone-shaped metal shade. The shade is decorated with intricate perforations depicting star constellati...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid Century Solid Teak Sideboard by Ole Wanscher, Circa 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Surrey, GB
Danish mid century solid teak sideboard designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Mobelfabrik, circa 1960s. 3 doors with brass keys and hinges. 2 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Teak and Chrome Double Chest Credenza, circa 1970
By Knoll
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine vintage credenza in the form of a side-by-side chest of drawers designed by Knoll and executed in 1970, it is designed using very pleasing selections of teak veneers that...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Teak Wood Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three and a half teak table handmade from recycled teak wood. It is believed that teak wood is the best wood for outside use, especially considering the fact that boats ar...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$36,000 / item
1950s Tallboy Dresser by Holmström Johansson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully crafted mid-century tallboy dresser designed by Holmström Johansson in Sweden, featuring a refined Scandinavian aesthetic.
Material: Teak veneer with a striking spear-...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish mid-century Teak Bedside Table nightstand, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This small teak bedside table has a simple design and a single drawer. It’s a good size for rooms with low beds or floor-level setups. The drawer works well and provides convenient s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin.
The legs are made of dark stained woo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Footstools by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm 1950s .Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak footstools by sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik 1950s Set of 2.
Pair of identical Danish Scandinavian Modern foot rests manufactured by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Den...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made between 1964 and 1969. Chairs require new black leather, which is included in listing...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$9,714 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool. Measures 21" in width, 15" in depth and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Table With Ceramic Tile Inlay. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Table With Ceramic Tile Inlay. Circa 1970s
Features quintessential Mid Century Modern Scandinavian design with a brutalist ceramic tile inlay...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern set of 6 teak dining chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik Attributed to Johannes Andersen with golden chenille fabric. Beautiful condition, keep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Suite de deux tables basses modernistes vintage Isa en teck et métal noir
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Duo de tables basses modernistes vintage des années 60, design italien de marque Isa (estampille Isa Ponte S. Pietro), plateau en teck rectangulaire pour la première table, plateau en teck de forme carrée pour la deuxième, piétement en métal noir, elles peuvent être disposées librement selon l’envie du moment ou la configuration de la pièce, très bon état général, plateaux poncés et vernis.
Ref 221 035
Table rectangulaire...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
X-Leg Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An elegant Pierre Jeanneret armchair, originally designed for institutional and residential buildings in Chandigarh, India.
This piece features the instantly recognizable crossed “X...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Teak Extendable Dinining Table
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- Extendable Dimension: 213 cm
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Compact Danish Teak Expandable Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern compact dry bar cabinet in teak model no. 7739 manufactured by Dyrlund, Copenhagen. This clever piece features an extendable serving top with an easy to maintain black laminate surface. Equipped with two dovetail drawers, a stainless steel ice bucket, one adjustable shelf, and plenty of storage for cocktail glasses and bottles. Accented with a modern aluminum square knob...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Axel Thygesen, Coffee Table, Teak, Ebony, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and ebony coffee or cocktail table designed by Axel Thygesen and produced by Interna, Denmark, c. 1958.
Dimensions: 14"H x 39.5"W x 39.5"D
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Teak
George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage George Zee & Co. dining set showcases Anglo-Chinese craftsmanship in solid, kiln-dried teak wood. The extendable dining table features classic inset panels on the top with sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs
Located in Budapest, HU
This Art Deco round table, crafted from richly grained teak, embodies the refined yet practical design sensibilities of the early 20th century. The tabletop is supported by three int...
Category
Early 20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid teak in an elegant sculptural form includes six side chairs and two armchairs, all w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and teak chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.7” Diameter
Socket takes standard...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One smaller drawer with brass key hole and one large drawer, each with carved pulls and dov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,595 Sale Price / item
28% Off
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa.. Early production,, aMAZING ORIGINAL condition,Two pieces.. extrem...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Teak by Campo & Graffi, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century rectangular mirror in curved teak wood. This fantastic piece was designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi in Italy in the 1960s.
Fully original and in amazing c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Glass
Early and Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and pare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak ice bucket or wine cooler. Solid staved steak construction with brass elements. Water tight white p...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
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
Set of Four Triangular Teak Stacking Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, this set of four Danish modern chairs feature teak frames with curved backrests and triangular seats on three legs. The chairs are upholstered ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers And lower brace. This danish desk has (2) upper drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain wit...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Desk with Stacked Drawers by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Teak desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel. Handsome writing desk with attractive teak grain and a set of stacked drawers. Its grey enameled metal legs, matching drawer pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
Set of six stunning dining room chairs model 343 designed by Danish architect Knud Færch and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the 1960s.
Beautifully sculpted organic backrests in solid teak with a wide curved profile.
Re-upholstered in a dark beige fabric with a shearling lambswool look. Exquisite joinery between the backrest and the round tapered legs.
This is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen, Set of Six Teak, Model 31 Dining Chairs & Matching Dining Table
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen.
A set of six teak framed, Model 31 dining chairs with curved upholstered backs and a matching rectangular teak dining table, very sleek and compact but spacious wh...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s.
Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green and Teak Sofa
Located in London, GB
This striking mid-century sofa makes a bold statement through its vibrant green and mustard woven upholstery, offering a textural depth that instantly draws the eye. The upholstery f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,622
Ilmari Tapiovaara teak cutting board or serving tray for Artek, Finland, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful cutting board or serving tray, crafted from solid teak and featuring a relief pattern of a tree branch. Designed in the 1960s by Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for A...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Edvard Valentinsen Model 191 Narrow Teak + Oak Bookcase
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Edvard Valentinsen
Manufacturer: Edv. Valentinsen Furniture Factory
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 39" wide x 14" deep x 45.25" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard. Mid-Century Modern teak single Bed. Fits a twin size mattress that has a boxspring. Made in Denmark circa 1960 Be...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen Attribution, Coffee Table, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak coffee table attributed to Johannes Andersen for Transom, Sweden, c. 1950s.
.75” x .25” spot of loss of veneer on left-hand side of table.
Dimensions: 20.6” H x 70.5” W x 36” D
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Unopiu' Swing Sunlounger Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The skilful crafting of thermo-curved teak wood slats gives a sinuous and welcoming look to the elements of the Swing line. The chaise-longue, with its soft lines and ergonomic shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,620 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Organic Wood Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old thick teak slab has been hand crafted into a unique bench whilst respecting the natural organic wood. The top is supported with minimalist hand carved legs. F...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed.
Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak fram...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid century modern small teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 4 drawer dresser designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser with solid flat teak handles and birch drawer construct...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,590 Sale Price
30% Off
Illum Wikkelso Folding Table Set for CFC Silkeborg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set includes three folding tables that fold flat and slide into slotted spaces of the occasional Table. Table looks like it had some refinishing work done at some point. Shows fine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Coffee Table with Rectangular Ceramic Tiles Center Piece
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Danish rectangular coffee table presents a richly grained teak top accented by an inset panel of textured ceramic tiles. The central ceramic composition displays organic concent...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, 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): 21.875” H x 17.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Cowhide Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was brought to life by Peter Hvidt in partnership with Orla Molgaard Nielsen for production...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Beech, Teak
Sumba Stone Round Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 3.5" thick antique stone from the island of Sumba. Set on a teak wood minimalist base. Perfect as a side table, entrance table or a small dini...
Category
2010s Primitive Teak Furniture
Materials
Stone
$6,900 / item
Lovely Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Wonderful and contemporary design.
A highlight for every room.
Loving teak wood details.
A cozy light is created.
Condition:
Very good...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Starburst Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury Danish teak coffee table comes with sculptural solid teak legs and intricate veneer work in the shape of a bursting star on the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and tenon joinery with a relaxed lounged frame and long arms. Features a curved crest rail and split reed bent rattan seat.
There's nothing better than putting your feet up after a day's backbreaking work. In the 19th century, plantation owners used a specific chair. Called, naturally enough, the planter...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Svend Skipper Teddy Bear Three Seat Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Danish
Designer: Svend Skipper
Manufacturer: Skipper Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, wool
Measurements: 83? wide x 35.5? deep x 33.5? tall (seat height 16.5?)
Condition: Frame in excellent original condition.
Restoration Includes:
• Refinish legs
• New custom upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Mogens Kold
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dining Set Leonardo Fiori, Teak Wood and Metal, Prod I.S.A., Italy, 1950
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning dining set by Leomardo Fiori in teak wood and metal, pro ISA Italy 1950, composed by
Measures: 1 table: 140 x 75 cm H 73 cm
6 chairs: 42 x 48 x 84 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench, sitting bench, Hallway furniture– Teak & Leather / leatherette Seat + pine wood frame a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine
AT 305 - Writing desk in teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak with three drawers by Hans J. Wegner. Made by Andreas Tuck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Carved Teak Swing
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (Indian style) carved teak wood filigree swing with open butterfly design side supports and inset porcelain tile panels.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This astonishing item is a Scandinavian production from the 1960s.
The piece is made of six horizontal wooden pieces for...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak root coffee table hand carved into a drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We added a light white wash finish revealing the beautiful wood grain. We c...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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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