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Material: Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Papercord, Teak

Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Sideboard Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Dyrlund of Denmark. Danish Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Dyrlund having the perfect style, look and functionality that is iconic to Danish Mid Century Modern furniture...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern, A Cone Shaped Table Lamp in Teak, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine sculptural vintage table lamp in solid teak. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1980s. It will complement many interior styles. A Modern, Classic, Scandinavian or an Art Dec...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Finn Juhl, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue fabric and teak lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Son, Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate to heavy wear on arm rests. Minor wear to the rest ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Fabric, Teak

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Steel

Nils Jonsson for Troeds – Double Extending Dining Table and Chair Set
Located in Seaford, GB
Nils Jonsson for Troeds – Double Extending Dining Table in Stained Teak with Chairs (c.1970) An elegant mid-century Scandinavian dining set featuring a double-extending teak dining ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Teak Model 56 Captains chair by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of teak captains chairs. model 62 by Niels Moller. frames have been completely refinished and new danish cord. these chairs are the...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Papercord, Teak

High Sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Serie CU 04
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare beautiful high sideboard designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe, a sideboard from the Japanese series CU 04 made in teak with a warm color. Features with harmon...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Metal

Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
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2010s Israeli Teak Furniture

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Teak, Acrylic

1950s Italian Alfaplex Milan Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s, Italy. This floor lamp features a teak frame paired with a white perspex shade. This piece has been rewired for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrical item me...
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1950s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Sideboard, Norway, 1960s, Gustav Bahus Style, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This teak sideboard comes from Norway and was made around 1960s. It is most probably one of Gustav Bahus designs. It features three storage sections, two with shelves and one with fo...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen - Midcentury Square Hanging
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak square hanging wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous old growth teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames. Stunning in person. Mirror glas...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Set of four Niels Moller model 71 dining chairs with original wool upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic set of four Niels Otto Moller model 71 dining chairs with their original and rare orange wool upholstered seats. Expertly crafted in stunning dark old growth teak, they are...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, Teak

Pair Gloster Weathered Teak and Outdoor Wicker Garden Tables /Indoor Side Tables
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-467 pair Gloster teak and outdoor wicker garden /side tables.
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1970s Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wicker, Glass, Teak

Chandelier in Teak and Opaline Glass Metal Pendant Stilnovo Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier in teak, opaline glass and metal with pendant in Stilnovo style, Italy, 1960s. Measures: Height without pendant 46 cm Height with pendant 90 cm.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rolling Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sophisticated mid-century rolling bar, featuring a sliding top that opens to reveal a fitted ice compartment. Ample storage for wine bottles, glasses, and silverware. Designed with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Vessel, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Impressive long charred vessel hand carved from a single piece of reclaimed teak wood. Both usable and sculptural. Charred sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. It’s ...
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2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Small Antique Quality Brass and Bone Inlaid Indian Teak Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
mall antique quality brass and bone inlaid Indian teak table having a quality brass and bone inlaid hexagonal shape top supported by a six section folding base with carved open panel...
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Early 20th Century Indian Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Modernist Teak & Ceramic Tile Topped Cocktail Table by Gangso Mobler
Located in New York, NY
This inviting and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Teak & Ceramic Tile Topped Cocktail Table by Gangso Mobler originates from Denmark, Circa 1960. This table features a sleek and minima...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Ceramic, Teak

Vintage "Eye" Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, Carl Brørup, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early edition “Eye” coffee table by Finn Juhl, in a kidney shape on three sculpted legs. Excellent execution, smooth wood. This iconic design was originally designed for Carl Brørup...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Teak Table Lamp Luxus of Sweden by Uno & Östen Kristiansson 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This table lamp is a product designed by Uno Östen and Krstiansson in the 1970s. The height of the wood is 47cm , it has only one buld socket. The lamp is in a good condition and r...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Silk, Plastic, Wood, Teak

George Tanier King Size Teak Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Tanier King Size Headboard with a pull out angled back for reading. Currently screwed into place on back so the center can not angle out. Have seen with leather tabs on bott...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Art Deco Teak Coffee Table Set Carved with Elephants
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Teak Coffee Table Set Carved with Elephants A superb set of expertly hand carved tables The set comprises a large coffee table and 2 square coffee tables The table tops ar...
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1920s Anglo Raj Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Antique Campaign Tea Table, Anglo Indian Teak, Folding, Serving, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign tea table. An Anglo-Indian, relief carved teak folding table of octagonal form, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Profusely detailed and hi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Long St. Barts Teak Wood Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique panel with lovely character within the wood. We added smooth teak minimalist legs and butterflies inlaid into the top, to form this beautiful console. First bl...
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2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak with sculptural handles on either side. The cleve...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Peter Hvidt "Minerva" Three Piece Sectional Sofa in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1958 Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: Three Seat Sofa: 75″ wide x 30″” deep x 32.5″ t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Wool, Teak

Martin Borenstein Platform Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful sofa by Martin Borenstein. Vintage piece in good condition. Upholstery appears original and has been cleaned. Teak frame and surface is good with some age appropriate wear ...
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1960s American Vintage Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Martin Borenstein Platform Sofa
Martin Borenstein Platform Sofa
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of three nesting tables designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark in the 1960s. Made from richly grained teak, with a deep warm tone and elegant ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three cubbies to store all your needs. Brass brackets and hinges secure the door as it's lo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Brass

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
$1,595 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Danish Teak Nightstands Single Drawer Late 1960s Scandinavian Petite Cabinets
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matching night stands, made in Denmark, backside ink stamp markings. Drawers working smoothly. W 19.75 × D 17.25 × H 23 in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Bouclé, Teak

Folke Ohlsson Dux Sweden Travertine Teak Coffee Cocktail Table Mid Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Mid Century travertine coffee table on a solid teak base. The substantial rectangular travertine top is beautifully figured. The travertine top floats...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Travertine

Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza This credenza measures: 78.75 wide x 20 deep x 31.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak lounge chair in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk who also designed for Glostrup. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Johannes Andersen U15 Teak Sideboard, Danemark, 1960
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sublime Danish teak sideboard by the famous designer Johannes Andersen for SAMCOM. Composed of two times four drawers on the sides and two large curtain...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, richly grained teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. This modular unit features integrated lighting for dramatic...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Expansive 8ft Credenza, Svend A. Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Audacious in scope, design and materials utilized this extraordinary Danish-made credenza is as functional as it is visually arresting. Constructed from a mix of solid and matchbook-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Teak, Walnut, & Brass Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1950s Gorgeous book-matc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina. All stamped undern...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak “Jutland” Dressers by Ib Kofod Larsen, 2 Available
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of Danish modern teak “Jutland” dressers designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Brande Mobelfabrik, crafted in the 1950s. Each dresser features eight spacious pull-out drawe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Borge Mogensen 211 Sofa in Oak and Teak by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Børge Mogensen 211 Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark circa 1957 Solid oak and teak frame with finger joint detail and exposed webbing Loose seat cushions in a period striped c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak, Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six very stylish and traditional Danish midcentury dining chairs in the style of Erik Buch. Nice slim silhouette and beautiful in their simple yet refined lines. Made in the 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. dimensions: height 76 cm, length 128 cm, width 64 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s
$2,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
PASTIME OF KINGS! MID CENTURY HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM CHESS TABLE A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE! MULTIPLE WOODS! DIMENSIONS: Approx. 16" High by 17" Wide & 17" Deep This absolutely magnificent mid century chess table...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Teak Furniture

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak fram...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Chrome

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...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair. Beautifully carved Asian teakwood Howdah elephant saddle chair or bench, Thailand, 1920. This unusual Anglo-Indian chai...
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1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Vintage Teak Furniture

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Bouclé, Teak

1970s Vintage Danish Teak High-Back Lounge Chair by Domino Mobler
Located in Elkton, MD
The vintage Danish high-back lounge chair by Domino Mobler is a quintessential piece of Scandinavian mid-century design. Crafted from solid teak. The high backrest is complemented by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Carved Wood Fijian Turtle Kava Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable very large vintage Fijian ceremonial kava bowl carved from the vesi tree or pacific teak in a turtle form with inscribed details and mother of pearl highlights.
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20th Century Fijian Tribal Teak Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Teak Side Table by Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of rectangular light teak wood side or end tables in classical Scandinavian Modern style, manufactured by "Vejle Stole Og Møbelfabrik", Denmark, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture

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Bone, Teak

Danish Teak End Tables by Svend Madsen, 1960s Modern Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite pair of large Danish teak end tables by Svend Åge Madsen for Karl Lindegaard, circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Expandable Book shelf hand carved teak wood book Bookends from India, circa 1950s. Book holder from India intricately hand carved teak wood book rack holder and will expands to 20 inches. Vintage wooden leaf book rack. Boho style carved wood expandable book holder from India. It features beautiful hand carving of leaves and flowers throughout. Great, solid condition, easy to store flat when not in use. Perfect addition to any desk, bookshelf, or nursery. Expandable and collapsible, bottom slides out to hold lots of books...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six teak dining chairs by Artfurn company of Denmark with sculptual v-shaped frames.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs. Made of teak in the British East Indies
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century teak desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a neat designed mid 20th century teak desk. The colour is fabulous and the simplicity of the design is hugely attractive. The size is very practical for one or more screens w...
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Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture

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Teak

Table lamp, bedside lamp - glass, brass, teak - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Well-preserved table lamp from the 1960s in Scandinavian style with a teak base and brass holder. The textured opal glass shade – satin white with a delicate radial pattern – provide...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass, Metal

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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