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Material: Teak
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Magazine Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Designer: Greta Jalk
Manufacturer: Glostrup Mobler
Style: Danish Modern
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful proces...
Category
1950s Danish Other Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970’s Scandinavian Modern D Scan Teak Draw Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By D-Scan
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan teak draw leaf expanding dining table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new s...
Category
1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cantilever desk designed by Georg Petersens for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Circa 1960s beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and teak pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 125.5 ” H x 19.75” Diameter
Overall height varies with cord length
...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, Wicker and Teak, 1950s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, Wicker and Teak, 1950s, Austria
A premium maretial mix of brass, teak and wicker.
The color combination and proportions are perfect.
...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of Wegner's historic oeuvre within the field of Scandinavian seating design, here we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, wi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Mirror
Sculptural Teak Wood Stool
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood stool. The seats subtle wood carved detailing gives it the impression that is has curled ends. The contrast of the curved detailing with the stools...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair.
Measure: Seat depth 20".
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT!
2 leaves 20 in each.
Extended table length: 110 in
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
MCM Staved Teak Carving / Cutting Board New / Old Stock in Box by Selandia
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM staved teak carving / cutting board by Selandia, circa 1960s. The board brand new / old stock in original box and in excellent condition. The piece is very well made with a nice ...
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Extending Mid-Century Dining Table by Mcintosh
Located in London, England
Large extending mid-century dining table in teak. Comfortable 6-8 seater. Re-finished. Circa 1960.
H 75cm x W 147/192cm x D 84cm
Category
1960s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
The vertical sides stand ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Link” Expanding Teak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 5” W x 6.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning Scandinavian chandelier by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This exquisite piece features a solid teak body with six elegant brass arms, each supporting a beautifully...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Refinished Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza, dating to the c1960s and crafted in the manner of Ib-Kofod Larsen. Measuring an impressive 90...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around. The frame and a...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Sculptural Dining Chairs - a Set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
This set of 6 Vintage Danish Teak Sculptural Dining Chairs is a true testament to mid-century design and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality teak wood, these chairs feature a uniqu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall tambour dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s, by Danflex made in Denmark. Don’t be fooled by the term...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech Round Dining Table in Teak 1960s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech, dining table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This round dining table designed by Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech in the 1960s exemplifies Scandinavian Modern ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Side table Model AT35 design by Hans J. Wegner 1945 Denmark
Located in Oirlo, LI
Side table Model AT35 design by Hans J. Wegner,1945 Denmark
Side table model AT35 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1945 for Andreas Tuck.
This is a very early model and belongs to th...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Teak Totem Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of four scandinavian modern teak fan back "Totem" dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa Furniture, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition; th...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with 3 drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Square body and platform base. Each nightstand has (3) drawers with inset carved handles. Teak grain is beaut...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s,truly unique design characterized by a sinuous top with an arched line in contrast with the central part convex in the oppo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Sculptural Teak Wood Chair with Carved Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood chair featuring intricately carved curves and ribbed detailing. Resembling a curved lotus leaf it features a strong organic form. The mix of wood t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-in-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a highly functional, Danish-made expansion dining table built from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
60s 70s Teak Sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture
Object: sideboard
Manufacturer: Sibast Furniture
Condition: good
Age: a...
Category
1970s European Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Fully Restored Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather.
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchair reupholstered in black leather.
The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in 1958.
The well design...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Papaya Eater • Hand-Carved Solid Wood Chair by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The 'Papaya Eater' chair takes inspiration from forms found in the animal kingdom. This living object is hand carved from solid Teak and upholstered in our ‘Earthly Delights’, from o...
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room.
The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition!
The FD516 coffee table...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Boards MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Tanier Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Boards MINT!
Circular leaves: 21" across
Rectangular Leaves: 22" across
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern tall wall mirror with shelf model 393. Designed and manufactured by Jansen Spejle, Denmark. Mirror glass supplied by Aarhus Glasimport og Glassliberi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak grains with attractive inset slit drawers carved out minimal pulls. At the pull of the 6 drawers you will expose plenty of storage. A clean simple framed cabinet with minimalist drawer, thin rounded trim edge design, topped with beautiful teak grains on top which has beautiful light and dark grains, creating a beautiful face, and top to this mid-century Danish modern low dresser...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Desk for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
A large teak desk with return designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast.
Category
1960s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak & Leather Folding Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Gold Hill” folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Denmark circa 1950s. This beautiful Danish Modern stool is known to be inspired in a design date...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Regency Style Anglo Indian Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A well proportioned Anglo Indian armchair. Hand craved out of rosewood, the chair carved with rosettes and the back rest is carved is the form of horns. The seat is woven cane and u...
Category
1950s Indian British Colonial Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist reclaimed teak bench perfect anywhere from a bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. The top section is made from a single teak slab. We added a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Dining Table by Gangso Mobler Teak & Botanical Tile Drop Leaf
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Gangso...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light.
Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Dining Chairs Model 7 for Mogens Kold, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Set of 4 dining chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark.
Discover the timeless elegance of the Arne Hovmand-Olsen designer chair, a masterpiece that embodies the...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh
Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard.
Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Birch
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant cabinet bar, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s, is a true example of mid-century Italian design. The front features four giltwood panels, enriched with 18th-century e...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Maurice Burke Safari Lounge Chairs + Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Scotland
Designer: Maurice Burke
Manufacturer: Arkana Furniture
Era: 1970s
Materials: Teak, Beech, Vinyl
Measurements: 24.5″ wide x 27″ deep x 28″ tall, Ottoman: 24.5" wide x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Norway Large Dining Table Mid-Century Teak by Gustav Bahus
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful large teak Mid-Century Modern expandable Dining Table with rounded corners designed by Alf Aarseth and manufactured by Gustav Bahus in Norway in the 1960s. Features richly ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inset glass top deep relief carved Vietnamese low table. Heavily carved throughout depicting elephants working in a forest. Very nicely done with figural carved legs/feet and floral ...
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Teak Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Glass
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner
"The Chair" also known as the "Round Chair", model JH503 in teak
seat upholstered with green leather
beautiful patina to the wood, with particularly nice joints on th...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s, Danish teak wood desk, drawers, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish teak wood desk. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Teak wood, plywood drawers. Classic Scandinavian 60s teak wood design direc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Serving Tray in Solid Teak by Kay Bojesen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Serving tray in solid teak, designed by and made by Kay Bojesen. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room.
For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room.
Fabricated from solid teak, these figural arm (and tail!) lounge chairs...
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20th Century Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture and Decor
Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.
While teak credenzas, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”
Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability. “Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”
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