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Material: Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Wardrobe Armoire by White and Newton Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of mid-century elegance with this stunning vintage triple armoire by the renowned British furniture maker, White and Newton. This exquisite piece offers ample han...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal wall system with magazine holder 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Teak wall system Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal system .
Denmark .This is a modular system so all the shelves and cabinets
can be changed in every desired position .
3 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak high boy dresser, circa 1960's. Solid wood edging and stunning book matched veneer. Integrated, sleek handles and contrasting tapered legs.
Unrestored item with option to pur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Seven Erik Buch Model 49 Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erik Buch
Manufacturer: Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 19″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall, Seat: 18"
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Uno And Östen Kristianson Adjustable Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This simple, high-quality wall lamp is something special with its timeless Scandinavian design. This exclusive lamp comes from the large bungalow of a successful architect couple. Th...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Milk Glass
Pair of Modular Sofas with Walnut Finish Base and Built-in Tables, Ruy Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of modular Ruy sofas with table tops, walnut finish and beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, this pair of modul...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal wall system 2 Cabinets 6 shelves 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poul Cadovius for Royal system . Hanging wall system .new Glass doors .
3 uprights . 2 Cabinets and 6 shelves . Teak .and al the hardware .
can be changed in every position you wan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern British Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exquisite elegance of our Mid Century Modern British Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza. This exceptional piece offers great storage, seamlessly blending functionality with...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted sliding door case...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Dresser by Ejsing Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Dresser by Ejsing Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
Very expressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with four wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.
Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I’m excited to share with you a stunning piece of furniture that embodies classic Scandinavian style—the Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Folke Olsen for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Olsen for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32.5 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 2...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hand Carved Folk art Balinese teak door, original frame late 19th -early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Balinese Carved Teak Door in Original Frame, circa 1900
A rare antique Balinese carved teak door with its complete original frame, dati...
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Late 19th Century Balinese Folk Art Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Erik Kirkegaard Danish Teak Dining Chairs , 4 Available
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Midcentury teak dining chairs designed by Erik Kirkegaard, Model 52, crafted of teak with sculpted backrest on a solid teak frame with newly upholstered seats . Excellent cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Dining Chair in the style of Glostrup Mobelfabrik c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural Mid century Danish Modern dining table, having a teak wood frame and tweed upholstered seat and backrest. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
60s 70s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Platform Bed, Classic Clean design
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful teak danish Queen bed with bed slats. Ready to go. Very beautiful clean, classic teak bed design.
Sleek Danish mid century design, a Beautiful teak grain veneer fram...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Teak
$710 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare opportunity to acquire an original free-standing room divider with 7 solid teak poles (only 6 photographed) from Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System. Designed in 1948, the Roya...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$18,482 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic vintage 1990s teak plantation lounge chair with a taught hand-caned seat and backrest. This chair is unique with a handcarved leaf medallion on the headrest and large butto...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France & Søn, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Danish Mid Century teak Side Table designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Beautifully made teak tabletop with lovely detailing and magazine shelf.
Designer: Tove & Edvard Kindt-Lars...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak frames and the seats are...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
To connect today’s modern styles with the craftsmanship of the past, it’s essential to understand how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
$7,834 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe / 1960 England
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960.
This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door design and fitted interior. The tambour door sets...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$912 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Beautiful Rare Petrified Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single thick slab top with the most beautiful rare color tones. This petrified wood is called ‘Pancawarna’ and hard to source in such a large slab. Resting on a polished n...
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2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Easy Armchairs, Teak and Cane, Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Easy Armchairs, Teak and Cane, Chandigarh, 1950s
A striking pair of original Pierre Jeanneret easy armchairs, crafted in solid teak with handwoven cane ba...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Norwegian Teak and Boucle Sofa Attributed to Fredrik Kayser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning vintage teak sofa attributed to the renowned designer Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, hailing from Norway in the 1970s. This exquisite piece features a beautif...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Dux Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Teak Bracket Back
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare bracket back version of the Profil chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. All new full grain veg tanned saddle tone leather. New foam, straps and batting. Solid old growth te...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,965 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Teak Long Dresser Bureau Mid-Century Danish Modern Nils Jonsson HJN
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clean long dresser. Made in Denmark, marking to back. Teak veneer, solid wood cores. Drawers working smoothly.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A superb example of Pierre Jeanneret’s minimal yet robust Chandigarh furniture designs, this original daybed features its signature rectilinear teak frame with mortise-and-tenon join...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16)
Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951.
Priced as a pair; we will ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
NO 42 - Set of 6 dining chairs in teak by Niels O. Møller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NO 42 - Set of 6 ‘Z-chairs’ armchairs in teak with seat and back upholstered in newer ‘Savanne’ semi-aniline leather (color: Walnut). Designed in 1956 by Niels O. Møller made by Scho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Bar Serving Cart Teak Mid-century by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Stunning mid-century Italian teak and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca and manufactured by Cassina in the 1950s.
The two-tiered serving trolley has a rectangular shape with ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean Nordisk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 8-drawers on left that is labeled Nordisk Andels-Eksport - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 3...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench
Located in Harlingen, TX
An adorable vintage mid-century modern teak telephone entryway bench circa 1980. It features a single drawer table on one side, a cushioned seat on the ...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Hans C. Andersen Danish Teak Side Tables Black Tops by Artex of Denmark
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Scandinavian Modern design at its best, simple but elegant. These matching pair of Hans C. Andersen tripod base teak side tables with round black laminate tops by Artex of Denm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Beautiful, warm-toned book-matched veneer throughout. Original brass hardware, dovetail-constructed drawers with lovely finger pulls, and rear open cub...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair in original patinated nature leather upholstery.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Square Teak Side Tables by Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish pair of square teak wood side or end tables in classical Scandinavian Modern style, manufactured by "Vejle Stole Og Møbelfabrik", Denmark, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerring...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Solid Teak Cocoa Dining Table on Black Metal Legs
Located in Buffalo, WY
This 72x38" dining table is expertly hand-crafted and finished in solid Burmese teak with the finger joint table top. The sturdy legs are black powder-coated steel in our small open ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,362 Sale Price
25% Off
Armchair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Søn, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Scandinavian armchair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by France & Søn in the 1960s.
The frame is made of polished chromed steel, the armrests are in solid teak, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$977 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish corner cabinet, circa 1960s. Rich toned, book-matched veneer, sleek tapered legs, and an adjustable shelf. Locking double doors and a weighted back panel to prevent toppl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler
Manufacturer
Ry Mobler
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Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Danish Modern teak woven Bench by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Moller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak woven Model 63 Bench by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Moller. Vintage Woven bench with oak frame and teak round legs. Very minimali...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, beech and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
Dim...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gudme Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gudme Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 63.25 wide x 41.5 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, Teak
Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak vanity dresser by Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer low vanity dresser designed by Nils Jonsson made by HJN Mobler. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vinta...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak, Mirror
Scandinavian teak chair by J. Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chair designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chair was distributed by Samcom in Paris.
Its Scandinavian lines and its beautiful manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Teak, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and birch nightstands designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.125"H x 16.75"W x 13.65"D
All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Small Teak Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative table lamp crafted in solid teak with a geometric pattern of assembled wood pieces, creating a warm and vibrant surface. The lamp is fitted with a new, classic pleated sha...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Vintage Sideboard Credenza by Skovby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a beautiful Danish teak sideboard by Danish furniture maker Skovby. With sculpted cabinet handles and great Danish style, this piece epitomizes the timeless elegance and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
French Art Deco Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, French Art Deco console table with a lyre, U-shaped base. The dominant wood is solid teak, with ebonized borders around the apron and the base; and a combination of ebon...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak double Drawer Nightstands Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern teak double-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with high end...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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