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Material: 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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Cabinet w 5 Drawers Shelf Compartmet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side cabinet w 5 drawers shelf compartmet.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Oco Side Table in Solid Wood by Luteca for indoor outdoor use
Located in New York, NY
The Oco side table by Jorge Arturo Ibarra is inspired by the graphic design ethos that characterized the 1960s, the table’s geo-metric volumes combine r...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s
An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, 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
Fairfield Chair Co. Gold Tufted Mid-Century Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Exceptional and uber classic example of mid-century chair design. This vibrant, gold upholstery lounge chair has its original fabric and cushion. The fabric has been shampooed and cleaned, and the original webbing has been replaced with new Pirelli brand webbing adding to its exceptional comfort.
Often misattributed to Lawrence Peabody and Milo Baughman, this Fairfield Chair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true masterpiece of mid-century Dutch design, this DU03 sideboard from the renowned Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe (1958) is both a collector’s item and a timeless sta...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak grains with attractive inset slit drawers carved out minimal pulls. At the pull of the 6 drawers you will expose plenty of storage. A clean simple framed cabinet with minimalist drawer, thin rounded trim edge design, topped with beautiful teak grains on top which has beautiful light and dark grains, creating a beautiful face, and top to this mid-century Danish modern low dresser...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model 72-C Teak Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Low Sofa Cushion by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Dresser Chest of Drawers Chifforobe
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side dresser chest of drawers chifforobe credenza.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
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
Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs NEW Basket Weave Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modular sky-ground bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, circa 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular sky-ground bookcase, made of walnut wood, Italian manufacture, inspired by Franco Albini's infinity bookcase, of the highest quality. The bookcase consists of two bays with t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist reclaimed teak bench perfect anywhere from a bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. The top section is made from a single teak slab. We added a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Rare and Lovely Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height adjustable.
The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original wiring, in working condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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
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...
Category
19th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Model 42 Arm Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare early Model 42 armchair designed by the influential Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik. Recently restored and featuring newly upholstered thick-cut, full grain l...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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: ...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking pair of modular teak bookcases designed by the acclaimed Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc., circa 1960s. These finely crafted mid-centu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza, Sideboard, Bar or Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish large Mid-Century Modern Danish teak sideboard, credenza, bar or cocktail cabinet featuring fine craftsmanship with plenty of storage room. The cabinet has two sections. The bottom section has a large two door cabinet with a record player attached to a shelf as well as two side door cabinets in a lattice design on each side.
The upper section features a drop down cocktail/ bar mirrored cabinet with white glass holders and installed light and a two door cabinet with multiple storing compartments and shelves also in a lattice pattern as well as two open shelves.
The very useful and stylish MCM teak cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A
Located in Ghent, BE
Originally designed in the 1950s for the civic buildings of Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret is a modernist icon that balances architec...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$84,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teak wood and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves that come in different depths, of one them working as desk, a closed cabinet box and a display case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs.
This Vintage Poul Cadovius Royal System...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Glass
B.A. Outdoor Lounge Chair by Sublime Original
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Strong, Bold, Confident. It makes a statement so you don't have to. this outdoor lounge chair features deep, comfortable seating within the weather resistant teak frame. A multistep ...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,350 / item
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
Rare Vallauris Tile Wall Hanging Tableau with Flowers France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vallauris wall mounted decoration tiles handcrafted and signed. Beautiful decor of summer flowers glazed tiles in bright colors orange, yellow, blue, gray and red, all signed by Vall...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$920 Sale Price
64% Off
Mid Century Teak Sewing Table With Cane Yarn Basket
By Jentique
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Jentique
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Cane
Measurements: 24″ wide (top down), 35.5" wide (top up) x 16.75″ deep x 25″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands – circa 1950.
The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabine...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,216 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Counter Stool in Teak Wood with Dark Gray Fabric and Tapered Legs, Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with teak wood legs and upholstered in a dark gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto Counter Stool by ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Six Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Danish Modern Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs IB Kofod Larsen Denmark 1960s
Denmark Maker stamped.
Black Faux Leather. Ele...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Sweden.
Whether displayed as a standalone art piece or used practically...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert
By Herbert Hirche, Braun
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Herbert Hirche
Manufacturer: Braun
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 52.25? wide x 15? deep x 28? tall
Condition: In excellent original condit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Organic Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lamp with Stained Glass Panels, Sweden 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful, organically crafted mid-century modern pendant lamp. The shape is absolutely extraordinary and reminiscent of a drop, the wood was carefully crafted and forms an organic o...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Teak
Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases. Simple bookcases with adjustable shelves matching pair. Center 2 shelves are removable or adjustable with slide in Danish flat...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
Located in Vienna, AT
String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden.
A good vintage condition, traces of use due to the age, yellowed h...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large Expandable Dining Table Mid Century Teak Danish
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Danish Modern teak extension dining table made in Denmark. With an initial large footprint, this table can also offer a generous space and double in size once its hidd...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Adjustable Wicker and Teak Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful height-adjustable lamp from the 1950s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look.
Very nice teak details and high-quality workmanship.
A spectacular pl...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wicker, 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
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
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and chromed steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Large bookcase model String Continental...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavia Woodworks Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of three, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the Scandinavia Woodworks Co., made in Singapore. Fe...
Category
1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Secretary Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This secretary, designed and produced in Denmark around the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Danish furniture art from this era. Made of teak wood, the secretary exudes a warm and na...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
NV 53 sofa by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Finn Juhl NV 53 is a two-seater sofa made of teak and has been reupholstered in epping textile. Designed in 1953, this stunning and sculptural settee reflects the vision of Danis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Rare ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
An outstanding set of six teak dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 19...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
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
20th Century Danish Ox Art Tile & Teak Coffee Table by Trioh
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylish Mid 20th century Danish Ox Art coffee table with rectangular teak frame and tiled top. produced by Danish company Trioh. Great quality Wonderful dove-tail joinery.. signed t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, 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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