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Material: 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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Anglo-Indian armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved hardwood chair, profusely carved all over with carved fret decoration incorporating various birds and foliage, mythical figure heads...
Category
1880s British Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,232 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Refectory Dining Table Leaves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern rectangular refectory dining table. Made in Denmark. Measures: 2 x 20".
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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
Small Early 19th Century Indonesian Textile Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Early 19th Century Indonesian Textile Cabinet. Made of Teak with two doors enclosing three shelves over two drawers. Beautifully carved with t...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Tile Side Table
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century 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
Restored Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Danish modern solid teak rocker attributed to Frank Reeenskaug. Frame restored with a fresh teak oil finish and new webbing. Seat and back cushions brand new custom made by our exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
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
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Vintage Arched Teak Lingerie Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and space-saving, this arched teak lingerie chest features a tall, slender profile with rich wood grain and a sculptural, curved top. Multiple drawers offer ample storage, wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood, Hardwood
$700 / 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
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial traveller's writing case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Captivati...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for J.L.Moller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern armless dining chairs, designed by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik, model 404, circa 1970's .
The chairs are constructed of soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rush, Teak
McIntosh Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Seaford, GB
Discover the timeless elegance of this Set of Six Vintage Mid-Century McIntosh Teak Dining Chairs, a striking example of vintage mid-century modern design. Crafted by renowned Scotti...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,602 / set
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 'T.101' Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, coffee table, teak, lacquered steel, Tuscany, Italy, 1959
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, this table was part of a limited-edition collec...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Marcel Gascoin 'F-Chair' Outdoor Lounge Chair Natural Teak for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The garden gets an upgrade with the simple functionality of two of French architect and designer Marcel Gascoin’s most enduring iconic designs. GUBI’s new outdoor collection, now in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood, 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
Cleopatra Daybed with Block Shop x Amsterdam Modern Collab Mattress and Bolster
By Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our special limited edition collaboration with Los Angeles Textile Studio Block Shop. 1960's Cleopatra style daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping with painted teak ends and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
Elegant Italian Wall Unit in Teak, Brass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, brass, steel, teak, Italy, 1940s
This Italian wall unit, crafted at the end of the 1940s, is a refined example of midcentury design, seamlessly blending form and function...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Art Deco Parchment Cabinet Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian cabinet bar in parchment attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The high quality of craftsmanship in this piece is evident from numerous details. The upper part features three splend...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Moller Model 56 Teak & Papercord Teak Armchair For J.L Mollers Mobelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller.
Offered in outstanding condition. The frame is near enough perfect with almost no wear with a pr...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Indoor or Outdoor Teak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak dining table can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 144" x 48" however it can be ordered in any size.
Because each table i...
Category
2010s American Country Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$22,000 / item
4x 60s 70s Chairs Teak Dining Chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s chairs teak dining chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s
Object: 4x chair
Manufacturer: J.L. Mollers
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-1970
D...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak & Metal Danish Mid-Century Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & metal Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case on slender hairpin base. Sleek drawer and airy shelf, a practical little piece!
For remote and international shipping ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Buffet Sideboard Manner of Arne Vodder
Located in Wayne, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak dresser. Back is unfinished.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able...
Category
1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pontoppidan Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Bar Cart Serving Trolley
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sleek very versatile Danish modern teak bar cart or serving trolley having two drop leaves, each 8.5 inches deep. Lower tier is 7" H. Wheels function smoothly.
With leaves down ba...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$500 Sale Price
69% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Valet Rack with Shelf by PBJ Mobler Denmark
By PBJ Møbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak valet rack with shelf by PBJ Mobler Denmark, circa 1970s. The rack is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5"W x 16.25"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts super quality teak hall bench in the style of Arthur Simpson with a flowing heart shaped design to the back and a moulded head rail, scroll hand carved arms, and d...
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet
By Anni Albers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet, handcrafted using the traditional method of inlay furniture making. This stunning piece features int...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,480 / item
Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s
Rare set of 6 (six), model PJ-SI-28-A, floating back dining chairs by Pierre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, 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
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
Solid Teak and Glass coffee table be D-SCAN Danish design
By D-Scan
Located in Fraser, MI
Danish Design Coffee Table by D-Scan.
Solid teak construction.
Novel box jointed corners.
Category
1970s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
$765 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Moluna Møbler, Denmark Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Coffe Table with Ceramic Inlay by Moluna Møbler, Denmark, Circa 1970s
Features a brutalist inspired ceramic inlay top, a solid teak wood fram...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood. Has removable front teak bar. Made in Denmark. Beautiful design. Circa 1960 has original label -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
danish modern COFFEE TABLE side table teak trioh made in denmark 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Danish modern 1970s teak coffee table produced by Trioh. Marked to bottom Trioh Made in Denmark 79. Made of solid teak wood and teak veneer (table top). Beautiful details.
Dimension...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian sideboard and/or chest of drawers with mirror has been very well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, crafted with a gorgeous material like as warm teak wood.
All i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lounge Chair - Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs - "Siesta" - Puunveisto Oy - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern light Teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with glides a...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Komfort teak armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The two teak armchairs are in very good condition. The beautifully crafted teak frames are in excellent condition and have an attractive warm wood tone that harmonizes perfectly with...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Mirrors - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Danish mid-century modern teak wall mirrors, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,400 / set
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
1960 Set of 12 Scandinavian Teak Chairs
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of 12 Scandinavian solid teak dining chairs, model 31, fully restored with fabric and high-end finishes.
Designer Kai Kristiansen. Original edition by Schou Andersen.
D...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
$1,897 / item
Diminutive Pair of Danish Modern Carved Teak Wood & White Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Pair of Danish Modern Carved Teak Wood & White Porcelain Lamps
Denmark, circa 1960s
Illuminate your space with this charming pair of Diminutive Danish Modern Carved Tea...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Johannes Andersen Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but retaining it's original inner coil springs. Looks like arms were refinished at some...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Foldable Magazine Holder in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Foldable Magazine Holder in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
It...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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