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Material: Teak
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Domus table lamp from the 1960s is a stunning piece crafted from thin, curved wood, embodying the sleek, functional design principles of the Bauhaus movement. Though it has some ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, Teak
$853 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Frames Leather Sling Seat Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Danish modern beige sling upholstery lounge chairs. Very comfortable sling seats.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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
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
A mid-century teak bookcase by Pierre Cruège - France - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This mid-century teak bookcase, designed by Pierre Cruège (1913-2003) for Éditions Formes in France during the 1950s, presents a harmonious fusion of sculptural artistry and sturdy c...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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
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
Woven Rattan Antique Settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Javanese teak wood three-seat settee from the Turn of the Century with inset woven rattan seat and back. Infusing an air of rustic charm and understated elegance, this Javan...
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit
AVALON a mid-century teak shelf and cupboard stack...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26.25"
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian midcentury desk chair combines functionality with a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. Crafted from durable teak and accented with a black ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Coastal Teak Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A harmonious blend of coastal charm and modern elegance. This barstool features a sturdy teak wood frame with a natural finish, ensuring durability and timeless style. The seat and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$1,005 / item
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
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
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
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
Danish Teak Tambour Doors 9 Drawers Dresser High Boy Chest Credenza Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Tambour Doors 9 Drawers Dresser High Boy Chest Credenza Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Contemporary Glass Cabinet with Doors – Display & Storage Showcase
Located in CAMBRE, ES
This modern glass cabinet created by Díaz Marentes Studio embodies refined simplicity inspired by mid-century aesthetics, carefully designed to showcase your treasured collections. Handcrafted from select hardwoods, this piece features elegant glass doors, allowing clear visibility while protecting valuable contents from dust and damage.
The cabinet’s interior comprises three glass doors enclosing a carefully structured space, housing three meticulously crafted drawers, followed by a Carrara marble shelf...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid Century Modern Danish 8 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1960s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
8 drawer teak Double dresser. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Gorgeous veneer showing the lovely grain of the teak. Exceptionally carved solid teak drawer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, cognac leather, teak, Austria, 1960s.
This Austrian daybed is named 'Constanze'. This item is designed by Johannes Spalt and manufactured by Wittmann. T...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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
Antique Circa 1900 Anglo Indian Teak and Rosewood Mirrored Cabinet With Inlay
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and functional antique circa 1900 Anglo Indian cabinet with inlaid satinwood floral frieze. The body of the cabinet is crafted of teak while the dark trim is ebonized ros...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Danish Modern Dining Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak sculpted Danish dining chair by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle, made in Denmark.
The chair boasts stunning sculptural legs, teak wood grain and seat back. The detailing displays the utmost quality and precision as a quintessential example of Danish midcentury teak furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson pendant lamp 546 Baton by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Large drop-shaped pendant lamp, model 546 ‘Baton’, designed by the Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö. It features an elongated opaline glass shade and a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
$973 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Desk "Made to Measure" Serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Delft, NL
Teak desk "Made to measure" serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Teak desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1960s
Curved with birch interior drawers and chrome legs
Original key...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s Swedish
period 1960s
design unknown Sweden
condition good minor signs of use
size 172 x 239 x 45 (hxbxd)
details teak; modular;
arti...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
One of Six De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997.
The chairs are in g...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
$3,112 Sale Price / item
21% Off
A Danish tambour door credenza made of Brazilian Rosewood by Dyrlund, circa 1960
By Dyrlund
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning Danish tambour door credenza made of Brazilian Rosewood by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. An elegant and practical piece of furniture that will add a touch of class to any room. Th...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Squared Teak Dining Table Produced, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century squared wooden dining table in stained teak by Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh / Punjab India, 1950s. In good condition with patina from...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
The mid-century afromosia teak drop-leaf dining table from Denmark in the 1960s is a striking representation of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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
Antique Ship's Table, English Edwardian Teak Brass Side Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's table, an English, Edwardian, teak and brass side or lamp table dating to circa 1910.
Of quality craftsmanship in select teak timber
Displaying excellent color and grain throughout
Beautiful grain detail to the framed top over serpentine apron
Raised on a pair of open form, chamfered arch legs
United by a brass, foot rest stretcher and brass end caps
An attractive and heavy side table...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
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
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
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Low 4 Drawers Sliding Doors Compartment Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern take long condenser dresser. with two sliding doors compartment adjustable shelves and four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maurice Villency.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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
Mid-Century Bent Teak Clock, 1970s, Kienzle, Western Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful wall clock by Kienzle from bent Teak ply, in a pure 70s design by one of Germanys most
renowned mid- and late century clock makers.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Wahl Iverson Model 36 Planter Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted and multifunctional teak planter table designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This iconic piece combines sculptural Danish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, Nils Jonsson, Troeds Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, Nils Jonsson, Troeds
Offered for sale is a large Midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak credenza by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds. This c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India.
Restored and recaned in natural cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
$13,013 / item
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
Vintage J.L. Moller 78s Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 8 moller chairs, model 78 with new black danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and goug...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, 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
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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