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Material: Teak
Single Drawer Teak Nightstand by Gunnar Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Gunnar Nielsen
Manufacturer: Tibergaard
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 18″ wide x 17″ deep x 22.75″ tall, Cubby: 17" wide x 16.5" deep x 8.5" tall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps with Josef Frank Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an interesting hand carved arched motif thro...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960.
Unusual mid century chest of drawers that embraces the pine grain and colour rather than try and hide it. This model woul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Pine
Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf
Located in Pasadena, TX
G Plan teak dining table
Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain. Butterfly extension leaf expands the tabl...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Design Teak Dressing Table, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Dressing Table
What a showpiece! This Danish dressing table is made of teak and is in very good vintage condition. Expertly crafted from high-quality teak and designed ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Staved Teak Ice Bucket by Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice midcentury staved teak and black plastic ice bucket by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is very solid and sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home textbook mid-century Scandinavian design with this wonderful Danish teak side chairs designed and manufactured by Preben Schou Andersen. Featuring a funky profile with a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood
Midcentury Danish Modern 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool by Kurt Ostervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured in the early 1960s. Classic 1960s design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its original yellow wool fabric and raised on legs of solid teak. We recommend that the sofa be...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Desk with Singer sewing machine
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak work table with flip top and sewing machine included. Three drawers are also present.
An original vintage Swedish desk that still features the Singer sewing machine inside. It...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #4
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: R Bennett
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1964
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 21" wide x 17" deep x 19" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Anglo Indian Teak and Nailhead Trim Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Anglo Indian Style Teak and Upholstered with Nailhead Trims Armchair. Measures 23.5" in width, 23.5" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 20", Arm height 30. Seat interior ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Square Teak + Cane Coffee Table By Gunnar Schwartz
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Gunnar Schwartz
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Cane
Measurements: 31.25″ wide x 31.25″ deep x 17″ tall
Condition: In excellent original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Santambrogio & De Berti Style Wall Mount Copper Butler's Mirror with Brush
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s, Santambrogio & De Berti style, wall mounted mirror on handsomely textured copper backboard, comes complete with clothing brush. An interesting, a...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper
A Younger Extending Dining Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Younger Extending Dining Table
This MidCentury Extending Dining Table is designed and manufactured by A Younger Ltd.
Mid-century teak dining table
This mid-century teak ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,299 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table
Located in New York, NY
The Cracked Resin side table is made from teak infused with resin. A dramatic piece due to the depth of the resin, which resembles a unique quartz crystal with many different facets....
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$5,900 / item
Nils Jonsson Teak Sideboard for P.S. Heggen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of this unique Nils Jonsson teakwood sideboard, boasting a distinctive Scandinavian Modern style. Crafted with precision and elegance, it feature...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Long 8 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern teak long 8 drawers credenza dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Matching Mid Century Swedish Teak Display Cabinet & Open Bookshelf
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century Swedish modern teak bookshelf cabinets were made in Sweden circa 1960. The two matching cabinets are free-standing and can be used side-by-side as a ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Teak Buffet or Sideboard, Model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Dorchester, MA
This handsome mid-century sideboard, model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup, is solidly constructed, with minimal, clean lines. Set on a raised base, the teak case provides ample sto...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful and rare pendant was produced in Italy in the early 1960s. Its design and its high quality resemble the contemporary Stilnovo production. The lamp is made from a sandb...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chinoiserie Teak and Burl Brass Mounted Cabinet on Stand, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Chinese campaign style cabinet on stand is finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and embellished with etched brass mounts. This chinoiserie storage piece features a spacious two door medallion...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Campo & Graffi sideboard with desk in teak and red fabric by Home, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A modular sideboard in teak wood and metal with integrated desk surface, featuring drawers and sliding doors upholstered in red fabric and lacquered finishes. Italian production by "...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries. This comprehensive system combines multiple panel-backed bookcases with extended sh...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Norway, 1960s
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway.
CONDITION NOTES: One stretcher has broken off. Joints ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wabi Sabi Antique Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Century old teak wood bowl with beautiful patina and character. Hand carved from a single piece included the handle. Both usable and sculptural. Full dimensions with the handle; 17 x...
Category
1920s Minimalist Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Esben Klint Teak Table Lamp for Le Klint, 1950s Denmark
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Rare table lamp in teak designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint. It has a beautiful wood grain and in very good vintage condition with original paper lampshade. This lamp, Model...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paper
Martin Nyrop Cabinet by Rud. Rasmussen in Teak, Danish Modern, 1900-1920
Located in Odense, DK
Rare tall cabinet in teak by Danish architect Martin Nyrop (1849-1921) for cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen in 1905.
These cabinets were designed for Copenhagen City...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Colorful Danish Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four Danish turned wood candlesticks. The taller ones are 11.75"H, the yellow are 7.75"H.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$499 / set
Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara, Modular Teak 'Pala' Bookshelf, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalistic bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s.
It i...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Smoothly Shaped Triangular Teak Mirror by Campo e Graffi, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi were renowned Italian designers known for their innovative approach to furniture design, combining functionality with elegant aesthetics. Their collabor...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Set Of Four Teak & Leather Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set of Four Teak & Leather Dining Chairs. Danish - Circa 1960.
The chairs have sculptural curved backs, and the teak frames are in very good condition. There are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Table. Featuring an oval top design, pedestal base, two leaves to expand the table up t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful wow effect bar cabinet from Denmark, clear lines and traditional craftsmanship outside and very modern brushed aluminum details inside....
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen, and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen A/S in the 1950’s. Kofod Larsen’s versa...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 6
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Model 77: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3"
Dimensions Model 57 (with armrests): approx. 22.8" × 20.1" × 29.9" × 17.3"
(Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height)
This original s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Louise Settee Art Deco Living Room Sets in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This item is a Scandinavian production of the 1960s.
The piece is made of six horizontal wooden pieces for the seat and ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs "Cowhorn Chair" by Knud Faerch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of eight stunning and highly rare dining chairs model SM 521 by Knud Faerch for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
These chairs are made of oak with a spectacular shaped backrest i...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful finest work of religious art.
This beautifully stylish hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In our view the sculptor has perfectly managed to capture both the wisdom and serenity of our Lord Jesus Christ. This large size and carved out of solid teakwood Sacred Heart sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers
A very old somewhat primitive piece, there is an upper enclosed section with 10 drawers below, the interior has been used both as a hanging cupboar...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Georg Jensen Kubus Radial Teak Coffee Table Mid Century Danish Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Soren Georg Jensen Kubus Radial teak coffee table, raised on intersecting v shaped supports made in Denmark.
Søren Georg Jensen (4 October 1917 – 20 September 1982) was a Danish s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,915 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak GM11 Armchair by Svend Aage Eriksen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Teak GM11 Armchair by Svend Aage Eriksen, 1960s.
Original vintage GM 11 chair in solid teak and black leather designed by Danish architect Svend Åge Eriksen for Gl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Fratelli Proserpio, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian sideboard has details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The front composition of two sliding doors in horizontal and vertical wood grain, the cen...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Folding Chair with Original Cane Seat – 1970s German Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Folding Chair Teak & Cane ca. 1970s–1980s
Origin: Unknown manufacturer, likely German.
This charming vintage folding chair from the 1970s–1980s features a solid teak wood ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Westnofa Teak High Boy Dresser c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original five drawer Teak high boy dresser by Westnofa. Long inset carved handles with black interiors. Dovetail joinery construction. The piece sits on a black, plinth bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Arne Norell armchair for Coja brown leather Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Norell armchair for Coja made of dark wood and brown leather made in Sweden Sweden around 1960
Good condition
2 armchairs available...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice double chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Produced in the 1960s in Denmark. This double dresser is made of teak wood, has eight drawers and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Colorado...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set Of Six Dining Room Chairs Made In Teak From 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of six dining room chairs, crafted from teak and upholstered with light fabric, is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Manufactured by Farstrup Furniture, t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,703 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish midcentury teak nesting tables by Poul Hundevad, circa 1960s.
Located in Markington, GB
Danish midcentury teak nesting tables by Poul Hundevad, circa 1960s.
A nest of three teak nesting tables designed by Poul Hundevad and manufactured
by Fabian in Denmark.
Beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$396 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Vintage Danish AT-11 Solid Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern original coffee table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck model AT-11. This solid planked teak tabletop displays a sleek Minimalist design with raised rounded...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Original Ikea Swedish Modern Teak Cabinet, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original and rare teak cabinet by Ikea, proof that they certainly "don't make 'em like they used to!" In the 1950s, Ikea held their own with fine modern furniture manufacturers. This...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,478 Sale Price
23% Off
Charming Vintage Swedish 1960s Teak Table Mirror
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage teak table mirror from Sweden. The mirror is made around the 1960s and is a timeless interior design item with plenty of retro charm. The fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Museum Quality Rare Antique Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 48.5 and hand carved...
Category
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Royal Holland Pewter Scandinavian Modern Coffee Set
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century pewter coffee set made by Royal Holland in the Netherlands. This set includes a lidded coffee pot with a rattan wrapped handle, a lidded sugar bowl, a creamer, ...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Pewter
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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