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Material: Teak
Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Teak Coasters, Denmark, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$60 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Demountable Take Down Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1953-54
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat and cotton string back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Armchairs
Quantity: Upon Request
These are a set of Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs, known for their iconic mid-century modern design. Featuring a solid woo...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Teak
$117,000 / set
Set of Eight Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather Upholstey
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight dining chairs with curved rosewood backrests sliding into rosewood armrests and elegant frames in teak. The chairs are commonly known as model 32 from Korup Stolefabrik
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Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Jorgen Clausen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Highboy, Teak, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jorgen Clausen, Edmond Spence Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Highboy Dresser, Teak, Denmark, 1960s
This sculptural highboy dresser by Jørgen Clausen for Brande Møbelfa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Ottoman in Original Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
Spottrup Mobler Danish teak ottoman crafted of solid, old growth teak and upholstered in the original black vinyl. Good Condition with minor signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$548 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Werner Fredriksen, Sewing Tables, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and rattan sewing tables or side tables designed by Werner Fredriksen and produced by Eric Gustafssons Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 19.875” H x 23.5” W ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Younger
Made during the 1960s
Fitted out with a clothes rail
Featuring metal handles
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak and Brass Wall Sconce with Yellow Printed Plexi Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak wall sconce with decorative lprinted plexi shade and brass accent detail. A charming wall light ideal for a cozy storage space or closet. In original condition with ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair 1960's Danish Sofa With Vintage Upholstery
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair 1960's Danish three seat Sofa with vintage patterned upholstery. Buttoned back upholstery. Solid stained teak frames
Price is for the pair but willing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Minimalistic vintage 1960´s Danish mid century teak nightstands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Danish teak nightstands from the start of the 1960´s. Each with two drawers in a original untouched version. They used to be ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Temde Raffia Teak and Milk Glass Pendant, Switzerland 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual Mid-Century Modern pendant was designed and manufactured by TEMDE Leuchten in Switzerland in the 1960s.
It features a large round raffia lamp shade...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Milk Glass, Teak
$1,754 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #6
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1966
Materials: Afromosia, Glass
Measurements: 33" wide x 18" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Lightly Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Natural organic formed reclaimed teak root coffee table. We added cone style legs and charred this impressive six inch slab lightly to a rich brown. Finally we rubbed the top with a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Petite Danish Teak End Tables Nightstands
Located in Kensington, MD
- Exceptional pair of chests of drawers in a petite size, with the chests having five drawers each
- Use as taller nightstands if you need additional storage in a bedroom
- Table sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table with Drawer & Cane Shelf
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This petite side table with inverted V shaped legs, cane shelf and a small storage drawer with finger pulls. Soren Rasmussen Design.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech, Teak
Joe Colombo cabinet mobile Combi center 1960s.
By Bernini, Joe Colombo
Located in bari, IT
Storage unit from the Combi Center series, stackable element system with wooden frame, aluminium sliding panels and light level with perspex diffuser. Mahogany wood, aluminium, mirro...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco sideboard, credenza, with bar cabinet. The sideboard features stunning Macassar wood grain and rich pattern. It offers ample storage, with shelves and a column of dra...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered lounge chair and footstool, model BO-360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Denmark 1953. In cognac colored natural suede leather and green cushions. Base in chromed meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Model 83 Niels Moller Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Model 83 Dining Chairs Designed by Niels Moller for J L Moller. Has J L Moller Burned in Signature. NOTE: I have 16 Available
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Corner Cocktail Bar Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic Elegance – Channel Your Inner James Bond or Don Draper
Step into a world of refined sophistication with this exquisite Danish Modern corner cocktail bar cabinet. Crafted fr...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Staved Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural staved teak salad bowl and servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 12"D x 4.5"H. The teak and stainle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
African Teak and Marble Nightstand – Handcrafted Contemporary Design
Located in CAMBRE, ES
Nightstand Designed and Crafted by Díaz Marentes Studio
This handcrafted bedside table features compass legs and a single drawer, drawing inspiration from mid-century furniture whil...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Marble
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests.
Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partner's' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
10 Spindle Back Ox Bow Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs No. 8 by Helge Sibast
Located in Chattanooga, TN
In 1953 Helge Sibast designed the chair Sibast No 8. A Danish design classic, which was part of the Scandinavian design wave of the mid 20th century. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Hans C Andersen Solid Teak Side Table by Artex
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Hans C. Andersen Mid-Century Modern Side Table – Artex Denmark, 1960s
Elevate your space with this rare and refined Mid-Century Modern side table designed by the acclaimed Danish designer Hans C. Andersen, and expertly manufactured by Artex, Denmark in the 1960s. A sophisticated statement piece, this occasional table exemplifies the quiet elegance and precise craftsmanship that define Scandinavian modern design.
Featuring a beautifully proportioned top with gently rounded edges and gracefully tapered legs, the table strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and sculptural form. Its compact scale makes it highly versatile—ideal as a drink table beside your favorite lounge chair, a reading table next to a sofa, or even as a nightstand in a refined bedroom setting. Whether placed beside an Eames Lounge Chair or paired with Danish classics by Wegner or Mogensen, this piece blends seamlessly into both vintage and contemporary interiors.
Constructed from solid hardwood with a rich, warm patina, the table retains its original finish and has been professionally inspected and lightly restored in-house at Hobbs Modern...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Lutyens Style Garden Chairs of Teak 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of vintage Lutyens style teak garden chairs after Sir Edwin Lutyens, the British architect renowned for his imaginative, classic designs throughout England, Ireland and N...
Category
20th Century English Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960´s Fully Restored Danish Teak Chest of Drawers - Nightstand
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960´s fully restored Danish teak nightstand.
Small Danish 1960´s nightstand / dresser / lamp table / table for your entry, side table... the potential use of this small table can...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Very Nice 1960s Octagonal Teak Wall Mirror
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s large, beautiful wall mirror with a wide octagonal teak frame.
Most likely from a Scandinavian production.
Very high quality workmanshi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Danish Modern Expandable Teak Dining Table ✨
Designed and crafted in Denmark, this Danish modern dining table is a seamless blend of style and functionality. Featuring a beautifu...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bedside Table, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Bedside Table, 1960s.
Small Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern three drawer dresser in teak veneer. Suitable as a nightstand or side table. Made in Denmark in the 1...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern bookends in solid teak with metal base.
Very good original condition. Ready to support.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built
Located in South Charleston, WV
Custom made to your specifications. As shown 96" x 42". Can be produced in Teak, Walnut, Oak, Ash, etc.
We produce custom made doors primarily for entrances and can produce doors as ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Oak, Rosewood, Teak
$8,900 / item
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Cordova, SC
This listing is for the top portion only of a two piece set. There is no base. The base is a very ordinary teak cabinet, in the shape of a cube. Out of the two pieces, this piece is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Kai Kristiansen Black Leather and Teak Model 31 Chair
Located in London, GB
This Kai Kristiansen Model 31 chair, designed in the 1960s and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, seamlessly blends elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship. Constructed from ri...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian mid-century three drawer console table in teak. Sleek design and ample storage make it a perfect addition to any living space.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,422 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Model #71 Chairs, Niels Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
This distinguished set of four Model #71 dining chairs, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in 1951, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of Danish moder...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Niels Otto 32 Teak Dining Armchair For J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is a beautifully designed chair crafted by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik. Finished in teak, this armchair would have originally been a part of a dining set. Rec...
Category
1960s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cord, Teak
$1,920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bleached Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed teak wood, hand carved into a one of a kind drum shape coffee table or oversized side table, whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Bleached to a bone finish...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Set of Eight Danish Vintage CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic set of eight Danish vintage CH-23 dining chairs by for Carl Hansen. They were made in Denmark, they are early productions and date from the 1950’s.
The quali...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Danish Wall Unit in Rose Teak, w/ seats, 4 panels, Cabinets w/ keys, Shelves
Located in Basel, BS
Priced for the entire set! Truly a one-of-a-kind and extremely rare piece.
This is a truly incredible, one-of-a-kind modular teak wall system that can be customized, and set up howe...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,550 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Sherborne, GB
'Aristokrat' sofa designed by Bertil Freidhagan and manufactured by Broderna Andersson. A classic design from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame has strong,...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Round Teak Coffee Table Circa 1960s
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A gorgeous Danish Modern round teak dining table circa 1960s with "TARM STOLE - OG MØBELFABRIK A/S. Made in Denmark" sticker underneath. Perfect for lovers of the Scandinavian, Mid-C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful century old teak log style bench or coffee table. Bleached, sanded and finished with our secret ingredient whilst respecting the organic wood and unique erosion detail on b...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Coffee Table by Poul Jensen for Selig, c1960s
By Selig
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Overall excellent refinished condition with minor signs of a past life. Measures approximately 30W x 30L x 16.75H. Designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Features a good looking top with...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase consists of four modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will in the home.
It's composed by #5 uprights, and equipped with #9 shelves, #2 cabinets tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Lovely compact size, warm-toned veneer, and sleek drawers. Drop leaf lifts to extend the work surface.
39.5"w x 25.5"d x 29"h - 15" leaf
Unrestored i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Organic reclaimed teak wood round coffee table bleached with a light white washed revealing the beautiful wood grain. We can also produce t...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Aksel Kjersgaard Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design chest of drawers produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in teak and metal structure, Denmark 1960s
Please note that the item is original of the period a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Floating Shelves, Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare design classics by Kai Kristiansen for Feldalles Møbler in the 1960s, Denmark.
Kai was one of the best known and acclaimed designers of mid century furniture in Europe....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Own Workshop, Lund, Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table, Own workshop, Lund, Sweden, 1960s.
A large coffee table made of teak wood and ceramic tiles by the renowned Swedish ceramist Gab...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
1960s Kurt Ostervig Teak Highboard, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern French Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a White Wash Finish, blending timeless French design with modern comfort. The white-washed teak frame exudes a rustic yet refined look, while the rattan back adds natural texture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$1,890 / set
Mid-century Westnofa Mahogany and Teak Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Teak gentleman's chest by Westnofa. This statement chest has rich wood grain throughout the entire piece and sharply, curved drawer pulls. A rare piece with fourte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood
$3,495 Sale Price
30% Off
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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