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Material: Teak
8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning set of eight Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Chairs. The Model #31 chairs were designed by Kristiansen and produced by Schou Andersen. Each chair stands as a work of art, captivating the eye from every angle. The crescent shaped back and angled legs are similar to that of a compass chair… named so because it resembles the tool. The back legs flare inward slightly and are reminiscent of Kristiansen’s #42 chairs. These chairs have been updated with new taupe upholstery. These heirloom quality Danish chairs are sure to elevate your collection. Consider pairing these with one our Danish teak dining tables and credenzas (sold separate).
19.5” Wide x 18.5” Deep x 29.5” Height (17.5” seat height)
Condition: New upholstery. Chair frames are original. There are some scratches on some of the legs and arm spanners.
About Kai Kristiansen:
Danish furniture designer best known for his smooth and geometric Mid-Century Modern cabinets, tables, and dining chairs. Working in oak, teak, and rosewood, the designer produced popular, pioneering pieces including the FM Wall Unit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Teak Dropleaf Table w/ Tile Inlay by Poul H. Poulsen for Gangsø, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern treasure: a rare drop-leaf table designed by the well respected Poul H. Poulsen. Featuring a table top constructed from ceramic tiles hand-painted w...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Italian Modernist Teak and Leather Bench by Inge and Luciano Rubino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bench designed by Inge and Luciano Rubino in 1964 for Apec Italy. Of the few pieces of furniture the Danish/Italian couple designed, this bench...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Aqua Ceramic Green Side Table with Teak Top
Located in Paris, FR
Side table aqua ceramic green made with handcrafted
green ceramic base and with teak top. Outdoor-indoor use.
Also available with base in light grey ceramic or in anthracite
ceramic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$2,311 / item
Danish modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel square ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,470 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Pediment
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Pediment.
An architectural remnant of an assembled teak triangular gable carved with elaborate and symmetrical “kanok” veget...
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19th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Carved Teak Swing
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (Indian style) carved teak wood filigree swing with open butterfly design side supports and inset porcelain tile panels.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
Early 20th Century Small Liberty & Co Syrian Table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century small Liberty & Co Syrian table
We are proud to offer a beautiful early 20th century small Liberty & Co Syrian table with hexagonal form. This highly decorative...
Category
1920s Syrian Victorian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa of Denmark
By Bent Karlby
Located in Søborg, DK
A classic Danish mid-century table lamp in brass and teak by Bent Karlby for Lyfa.
Mounted with a turned brass shade maintaining is original white paint.
Brass and teak stem.
Brass...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex (1960s Denmark) is comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs.
Some of the many things that make th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
$7,300 Sale Price / set
22% Off
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare large version (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was p...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa.. Early production,, aMAZING ORIGINAL condition,Two pieces.. extrem...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Teak by Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Topeka, KS
Great vintage Danish modern teak coffee table marked on the bottom Made in Denmark by Mobelfabrikken Toften. It is in beautiful vintage condition. It has had a small repair on one le...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Length: 4.93"
Width: 9.26"
Height: 4.93"
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Four Panel Floor Screen, Teakwood W/ Intricately Carved Leaf & Grape Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century.
Four panel floor screen, teakwood w/ intricately carved leaf & grape Design.
Category
20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Dining Table with Stowaway Leaf
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Swedish modern dining table features hardwood construction, beautiful teak veneer with original finish, round design, one hide-a-way leaf with stored out of sight, and sitting o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,275 Sale Price
50% Off
Danish Teak Mid-Century Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six beautiful Mid-Century Danish modern teak high back dining chairs two armchairs and four side chairs, made in Denmark. The frames feature Danish styling with a distinct be...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,295 / set
Danish Midcentury Teak Bowl by Nissen, 1960s
By Richard Nissen, Nissen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish midcentury teak bowl by Nissen, 1960s.
Large round bowl in solid staved teak made by Danish manufacturer Richard Nissen in Denmark. Beautiful shape and patina.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
David Auld Asymmetrical Carved Wood Bowl, 1960s
By David Auld
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Organic Modern carved wooden bowl features asymmetrical shape with soft, flowing outline; minimal design of the bowl accentuates the beautiful natural grain of the wood a...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Jens Quistgaard Teak Dansk Pepper Mushroom Pepper Mill Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a teak pepper mill designed by Jens Quistgaard for DANSK, Mushroom shape. Scandinavian Modern design. Made in Denmark circa the 1960s.
Tested and currently w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Pair Of Teak Danish Mirrors With Shelves Aksel Kjersgaard 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Danish modern, teak mirrors with shelves by Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, model #180.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish small scale lounge chairs in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Super elegant very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
1960s Teak Dresser Scandes Chest of Drawers Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and uncommon minimalist teak dresser on a plinth. Procured from a Swedish-American 75 yr. Estate in Maryland. Retains metal label of the cabinetmakers; Karl Andersson &...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century teak desk is a true testament to Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s. Its minimalist design exudes timeless elegance, while its functionality makes it a practical ch...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern teak and glass display case vitrine with interior glass shelves. Brass fish accent escutcheon on the lock. The vertical measurements of the interior shelves from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Georges Coslin Italian Mid Century Sideboard 60's
Located in bari, IT
Sideboard designer Georges Coslin, production 3V Arredamenti Padova year 1967 ca.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,319 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, we first turned this...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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
Pair Walnut American Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Step End Tables Stands Mint!
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair walnut American Mid-Century Modern one drawer step end tables stands mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Sibast Furniture Teak Sideboard, Made In Denmark For Restoration
By Sibast
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Mid Century teak sliding door sideboard dating to the 1950's/1960's for restoration.The sideboard in a more diminutive size and useful for many applications. The slidi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Outdoor Lounge Chair with Open Back Design in Natural Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: teak wood offered in various stains.
Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, 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...
Category
2010s Israeli Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Sculpted Teak with Oval Glass Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern style carved teak base in an wave shape with oval glass top.
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
G Plan, Nesting Tables, Teak, United Kingdom, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak three-part nesting tables produced by G Plan, United Kingdom, c. 1950s.
Very light discoloration and scratching on top surfaces of tables.
Largest Table Dimensions: ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Extending Dining Table Model 311 for Soborg, 1956
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this Peter Hvidt dining table was was created in 1956 by the renowned Danish manufacturer Søborg Møbler. Featuring a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modernist Handmade Teak & Cane Low Stool Footstool Ottoman
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming low stool handmade of teak & woven cane.
Category
Late 20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Arne Vodder Sideboard / Doubble Chest in Teak 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful sideboard / doubble chest in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture. Model L-32-6. In front with eight drawers. One of the upper drawers with dividers and an in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Model 45 Armchair upholstered with fabric by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning 45 Chair made by House of Finn Juhl. In the fall of 1945, Finn Juhl introduced the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition. Today, it is recognized as one of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Armoire
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Armoire
This armoire measures: 32 wide x 18 deep x 45.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish-Modern Pedersen & Hansen Style Teak Wall Mirror By Asbjorn-Mobler
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant teak wall mirror by Asbjorn-Mobler having a curved teak sculptural frame that brings the wall upon which it is hanged to life. This lofted design is a cut above the averag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Danish Midcentury Teak Tambour Corner Cabinet
Located in Elkton, MD
High-quality mid-century Danish corner bar and storage cabinet, designed for single malt or liquor collections. Features include a bar and storage section, dedicated space for glassw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table For France & Son
By France & Søn
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning large teak drop leaf oval dining table, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. Made in Denmark for France & Søn. Maker's label. Circa 1950-60s.
The table shows sculptural...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Armchair with Cane Sides and Soft Beige Upholstery – Laguna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in teak with natural cane paneling and upholstered in a soft beige Wheat Thin Twill Weave, the Laguna armchair is a sculptural blend of Brazilian modernism and relaxed comfor...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak
Vintage “Balmai” Wash Teak Lounge Chairs After RH - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor or indoor living space with this stunning pair of “Balmain” lounge chairs After RH , crafted from solid teak wood in a sophisticated weathered grey wash. These d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Teak
Swedish vintage teak bench from the 1950s-60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish teak bench with essential structure and tapered legs. Clean lines and solid construction typical of Nordic design.
Swedish bench from the 1950s-60s made of teak, with rectan...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist Hans Wegner Style folding lounge chairs/ Jute
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist folding lounge chairs .. Jute and teak..After the iconic Wegner masterpiece. Classic design,, Extremely comfortable. Retain original finish/patina. Nic...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Jute, Teak
Chest of Drawers by Niels Clausen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Clausen chest of drawers with typical Arne Vodder lines.
Made in partly solid teak.
Made by Niels Clausen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model 78 by Niels Otto Moller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Model 78 by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
A stunning set of four Danish modern teak dining chairs, Model 78, designed by Niels Otto Møller ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cart or Trolly by Paul Nagel for JIE Gantofta Sweden
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and stylish Mid-Century Modern folding bar cart or tea trolley with elegant details and two removable teak serving plates. Designed by Paul Nagel for JIE Gantofta, Sweden, 19...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Model 6361 Teak Speakers by Luxor Brilliant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Luxor Brilliant
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 11" wide x 11" deep x 17.5" tall
Condition: In excellent original cond...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs black upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with black upholstery. Clean solid medium brown teak Danish dining chairs. Tapered dowel construction with curved backrest. Very nic...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of four Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design. C. 1980s
Feature a solid teak frame in a minimalist Scandinavian Modern Design, and uphol...
Category
1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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.”
Find a range of antique, new and vintage teak furniture on 1stDibs.
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