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Material: Teak
Sterling Silverplate German Box
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver-plate German box with teak wood interior, circa early to mid-20th century, Germany. I'm showing piece as a jewelry box (holding earrings); however, it's actually a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning Mid century modern danish teak rounded dining table with two leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern danish teak rounded dining table with two leaves. This table sits on (4) tapered legs and has brass hardware under the table. This table sits 4 - 8 chairs. Beauti...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
‘Cleopatra’ Daybed with Teak Ends, Black Mattress, and Bolster by Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, wider 1960's Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak ends, enameled metal frame and new black mattress and bolster. Manufactured by Royal Auping, the Cleopatra div...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with solid wood drawers. Clean inside and out all drawers sl...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 7-drawer on left. Clean inside and out - labeled - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 2 drawers...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Teak Dining Set by Hans Olsen, 4 Chairs, Round Table, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Rojle Frem, Hans Olsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare “Roundette” dining set originally designed by Hans Olsen in 1952 for Frem Røjle this dining set has since become an icon of classic Danish Mid Century Modern design. This gorgeo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient teak wood coffee table or side table. We added mid century style cone legs to this impressive six inch top. Finished with a light wire brush revealing the unique wo...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian Bedside Wall Mounted Night Stands End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a beautiful set of bedside tables with a quirky design. These Italian wall-mounted pieces are crafted from premium maple wood, offering both style and practicality. Perfect ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted from beautifully grained old-growth teak, this mid-century Danish low credenza features two sliding doors that open to reveal a mahogany interior with adjustable shelves....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Four-Panel Finely Carved Teak Room Divider Screen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nicely and finely intricate carved teak 4-panel screen room divider.
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Woven Rattan Bar Cart by Helmut Magg, Germany 1960's
By Helmut Magg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Mid-Century black enameled metal frame bar cart designed by Helmut Magg for Deutsche Werkstätten GmbH, Germany 1960's. Outfitted with a rattan bottle compartment, two levels o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century modern German waterfall teak coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century modern German waterfall teak coffee table with lower shelf. Good vintage condition. Teak Veneer with Glossy finish. Made in Germany located in Brooklyn NYC.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful curved shape - a lovely simple design. The three shelves are a perfect size for boo...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.25” diameter
S...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low sofa Swedish Design
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid-century modern Teak and soft black leather. Norell Sweden label. Very little wear and c...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$10,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Midcentury "Maria" Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
First edition “Maria” dining table by Bruno Mathsson, made with a teak table top and beech legs. Beautiful brass locking mechanism that keeps the middle part from moving when folded....
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak and Green Leather Danish Sofa by Hjellegjerde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of Scandinavian design. This Hjellegjerde sofa oozes style and craftsmanship, it features a channeled bucket style seat in dark forest green leather with nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,600 / item
Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
A beautiful and timeless mid century floor lamp in teak and brass. Simple and elegant design, fits various interior styles. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid century Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning teak long mid-century Danish modern teak with (2) Tambour doors credenza sideboard by Kofod Larsen. Beautiful Pair of tambour doors reveal (3) adjustable Shelves and (1) fel...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India
Located in New York, NY
A small inlaid side table in octagonal shape, handcrafted in India out of seasoned teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay.
Inla...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
1960s Mid Century Modern English Teak Drinks Cabinet by Nathan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960s mid century modern drinks cabinet by Nathan, England. Teak. "Nathan Quality" label intact. Drop down door upper drinks cabinet reveals mirrored back & glass, brass-galleried sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and teak pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard made in Denmark for Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern credenza, sideboard, server. This server features two sliding doors, which open to open storage, flanked by a bank of four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Reversible Tray Top Side Table by 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
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
4 Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak dining chairs, circa 1960s. Warm-toned solid frames with lovely lines and bowtie cross bars. Original tweed upholstery in great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,395 / set
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leicester, GB
Please contact us with your country and postcode for the cheapest shipping options. US shipping for this piece £450 which includes a custom-made crate.
This is a beautiful compact vintage bureau...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Teak Cocktail Trolley Drinks Cart 60's
By Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A classic mid-century modern drinks trolley by Remploy. The cocktail trolley has two tiers with elegant proportions and shapes. It has a sleek design and lovely small round casters. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Customizable Queen Bed with Walnut Accents and Ivory Fabric – Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow Queen bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis, with ivory fabric and walnut finish. The Elbow Queen size bed combines contemporary elegance with timeless comfort, making it a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Flip Down Desk in teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Pastoe Daybed with Black Enameled Frame, Teak Accents & New Upholstery
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's, Dutch Mid-Century, teak and black enameled metal daybed with newly upholstered Castro beige mattress. Bed manufactured by renowned Dutch manufacturer Pastoe and designed by t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sideboard in Teak by H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
This magnificent sideboard is produced by H.P. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. There are two sliding doors, four drawers and shelves. The sideboard is finished in teak and is in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Walka Amsterdam, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp.
Design by Walka Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Solid teak stem and base with one original socket for E-27 light ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish modern walnut and beech relief cabinet by David Blomberg, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by David Blomberg. Produced in Sweden by his own company Sala Möbelfabrik during the 1940s. Made from Walnut veneer with beech inlays and solid beech wood legs and r...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
King Size Customizable Teak Bed with White Fabric Upholstery, Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow King size teak wood bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with white fabric. Experience the perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship with the Elbow...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid century Danish modern teak wardrobe Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid-century modern teak wide high wardrobe dresser. Has 2 sliding tambour doors has 1 interior shelf and 8 drawers with dovetail joints. Stamped on the unders...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 60, dans le style des designers danois Niels Otto Moller ou Kai Kristiansen, en teck, beau travail du bois tout en courbes, assise totalement rén...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and cognac leather seats. Wonderful rustic design, great to sit on.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Beech
Handmade sheep in brown fur and teak wood by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in brown fur and teak coloured wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a stool, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool, Glass, Teak
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model 'AT-10' Teak and Cane, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A midcentury design from Hans J. Wegner model AT-10 coffee table for Andreas Tuck in Denmark, 1950s. A piece of craftmanship features a solid teak top with a beautifully detailed ra...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
$2,670 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Cocktail Bar Made in England a. Umberto Mascagni Drinks Bar Counter
Located in Landshut, BY
This spectacular English Cocktail Bar is in amazing good condition - fully revised and rewired.
Its solid wooden body is veneered with Tola Wood.
(botanic name: Gossweilerodendron ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Side Table Cocktail Table by Grete Jalk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian Classic designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup in Denmark, circa 1960s. The table features a solid teak construction with beautiful grain.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, design 1962
This low reclining lounge chair, designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer, embodies a seamless ble...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
$15,400 / set
Teak Arne Vodder sideboard Model 29 early model for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very elegant sideboard designed by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder. Produced in the 1950s by Sibast, Denmark. This piece is of very high quality and very timeless due to the sl...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Customizable Walnut Finish Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery, Sotto Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish, upholstered in beige fabric. The Sotto counter stool is a refined addition to your kitchen island or high-top dining area, bringing a balance of comfort and elegance. Designed by Uultis Studio, this stool features a walnut-finished teak frame that radiates warmth and sophistication. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a wheat-beige fabric with a subtle plain weave, offering a neutral yet textured appeal that complements a wide variety of interior styles.
The medium-density foam cushioning provides support for extended use, making it ideal for both casual meals and social gatherings. Its sleek design includes clean lines and a thoughtfully positioned footrest, ensuring both style and practicality. With its counter height, the Sotto stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Fabric
Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
With original patina present such as scratches and staining.
Dimensions: 34.4” H x 33.6” W x 13” D
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
Vintage 60s Teak sideboard sideboard Barovero design
By Barovero
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard with black top, with double side doors and central drawers, Barovero design, 1960s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIO...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,587 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
An exceptionally rare lounge chair designed by acclaimed Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, and produced by Haug Snekkeri in the 1960s. This piece represents ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid century danish modern low long teak dresser by Nils Johnson Torring mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Johnson. Beautiful long low 6 drawer teak dresser with high quality woodworking. Drawers have glides with stops. Curved drawer fron...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, is a rare and extraordinary example of mid-century craftsmanship. Its round form, unusual for ceiling lamps of...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Twentieth Century Teak Barstools by Vamdrup Stolefabrik.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vamdrup Stolefabrik teak and chenille striped upholstered bar stools. Fantastic minimalist profile of aged teak frames with thin padded back rest. Very comfortable padded sea...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Dining Chair in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Olga Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga Scandinavian Modern style dining chair designed by Aciole Félix For Uultis, with walnut finish, upholstered in off-white sheepskin fabric. The Olga dining chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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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