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Material: Teak
Danish Teak Ice Bucket Collection by Jens Quistgaard JHQ Individually Priced
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of six Danish teak ice buckets by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and Nissan. Measures: Tallest 19.25" x 9.75" diameter Square: 8" wide x 8" deep x 9" tall.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish mid-century wall lamp featuring a solid teak and oak arm supporting a cone-shaped metal shade. The shade is decorated with intricate perforations depicting star constellati...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Sofa / Daybed, Danish 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Sofa / Daybed, Danish 1960s Danish modern sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard. Entire set available, inquir...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970's
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970's Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian minimalist design, a solid wood frame ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench, sitting bench, Hallway furniture– Teak & Leather / leatherette Seat + pine wood frame a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine

Large MCM Solid Teak Folding Bed / Breakfast Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile large MCM folding teak bed / breakfast tray, circa 1970s. The tray can be used for breakfast in bed with the two foldable legs or as a regular serving tray with the legs in...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery. The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

1960s Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Danish Modern Expandable Teak Dining Table ✨ Designed and crafted in Denmark, this Danish modern dining table is a seamless blend of style and functionality. Featuring a beautifu...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Senate-Comittee Reupholstered Arm Chair in Teak, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Then PJ-SI-30-C - Pierre Jeanneret Senate - Committee Arm Chair beautifully re-upholstered in natural hair on hide. This chair is renown for its stunn...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Hide, Teak

Teak Lounge Chair by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Denmark, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The minimalist teak frame and the wide, upholstered seat and back create a comfortable and striking armchair. The frame and legs are made of solid wood. Fine leather details not only...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Set of Eight Italian Modern Shell Dining Chairs in Teak and Bouclé by Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs with teak frames and seat and back shells of molded teak plywood by Fratelli Saporiti (ca. 1960s, Italy). Elegant, organic form enhanced by the floating-li...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Bouclé, Teak, Plywood

1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white Formica square center with gold leaves, and a lower slatted shelf. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The coffee table has been taken apart, reglued, Danish oiled, and reassembled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. Every now and then you need to EXPAND your horizons… or at least, your coffee table!! We are here to help!! This is a stunning vintage coffee table comprised of a solid teak frame with a teak veneered extending top attributed to Remploy. This fabulous expansion design consists of inner grooves and the two top halves have pins that stick in those grooves and slide up and apart to expand the tabletop AND reveal a gorgeous square Formica lined square surface adorned with little gold leaves! An ideal place to set a beverage or vase of flowers. The wood has a beautiful variation of the natural tones inherent to the aspect of the wood… it is phenomenal! It also has a very useful slatted shelf below the tabletop… perfect storage for books, magazines, or maybe a tray for your remotes! Whether closed or expanded, its quintessential Scandinavian Modern design is sure to bring a bold statement with a Danish flair to any room in your home. Remploy is an organization in the United Kingdom which provides employment placement services for disabled people. Historically, it also directly employed disabled people in a number of factories owned by Remploy itself and subsidized by the UK government however, these were phased out at the start of the 21st century. It opened its first factory in 1946 and over the following decades it established a network of 83 factories across the UK making a variety of products. Remploy underwent a major change to its operation at the start of the 21st century and branched out into providing general employment assistance for disabled people, and others with barriers to employment. After the closure of most Remploy factories, the provision of these assistance services became Remploy's principal purpose. In March 2015, it was confirmed that Remploy would become owned by US service provider Maximus. Transfer of ownership was completed in April 2015. Versatility, stunning appearance, and Scandinavian Modern MAGNIFICENCE!! This expanding teak coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Laminate, Teak

Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 18" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture

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Cane, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cerused Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Organic shaped reclaimed teak bench carved from a single root found in the jungle in Sumatra. We added the legs, burnt it one time and finally add...
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Italian Designer, Sconce, Brass, Metal, Teak, Glass, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass, metal and glass sconce designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (6.37 x 2.75 x .68).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Special original teak wooden temple house - Gazebo
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special original teak wooden temple house - Gazebo Material : wood 525 cm high Sizes of the platform: 294 cm wide and 215 cm deep Maximum sizes (at the widest point of the roof) is 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Trioh Danish Modern Occasional Teak Table
Located in Downingtown, PA
Trioh Danish Modern occasional table, Mid-century Modern 1960s. 1960s Trioh-made Danish Modern two-tier square occasional table with woven cane magazi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Model FD 503 Coffee Table by Tove Kindt-Larsen for France & Son .
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This coffee table model FD 503 was designed by Edvard Kindt Larsen & Tove Kindt Larsen for France & Daverkosen in the 1960s in Denmark. It is made out of teak. The teak elements have...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

A Rare Mid-Century Scandinavian Egg Chair, Model "Florida" by Vatne
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare Egg Chair, produced by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. This model is considered the Scandinavian equivalent of the famous ‘Oeuf’ chair by French designer Je...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak, Wool

Opaline and Teak Chandelier by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Swedish opal glass chandelier from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalistic design with a fantastically elegant look. Very nice teak details. Very rare version in...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This monumental bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It is ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional lounge chair model SW-96, designed by renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl 1954, showcases his signature approach to organic forms and impeccable craftsmanship. Const...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Cane, Oak, Teak

1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture wool, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original blue/green furniture wool, teak wood legs, springs in the seat cushions. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, 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.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Plastic, Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table Danish Modern Design Denmark Object: coffee table Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Dvaya Bench
Located in London, GB
The Dvaya Bench embodies duality through its thoughtful design where contrast and equilibrium coalesce. This piece exhibits an intriguing play on scale, where a substantial wooden fr...
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2010s Indonesian Teak Furniture

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Linen, Teak

Dvaya Bench
Dvaya Bench
$19,200 / item
Striking Set of 4 Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern , solid and sturdy in excellent condition, oiled and checked each chair go...
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for U...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern Coja 3-seats sofa. This beautiful and iconic sofa is attributed to designers Arne...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Faux Leather, Teak

Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak, Wool, Rattan

Dining Chairs in Walnut Finish with Beige Performance Fabric, Cappio Line, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio dining chairs, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, seamlessly combine modern sophistication and timeless elegance. Inspired by the refined buckle detail on the backrest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Teak

Lighted Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Danish Modern Teak Shadow Box
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak shadow box illuminated wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous old growth teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames. Stunning in person. Mir...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in wool and teak Auping The Netherlands 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. This timeless daybed is a hallmark of mid-century modern Dutch design, blending f...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Metal

British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and fu...
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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Teak Furniture

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Teak

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Side Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-33 teak side chair for Carl Hansen & Søn Designer Hans J. Wegner. ______________________________________________________________ Trans...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wood, Teak

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  7.25” H x  5” W x  6.375“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

Scandinavian Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests on contrasting black splayed legs. Slim drawer with darling metal handle and a handy lower shelf! Plea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak, Cane

Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
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2010s Israeli Modern Teak Furniture

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Acrylic, Teak

Cabinet Made in Teak and Cane Panels Attributed to Augusto Romano -Turin School
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Exceptional Italian Midcentury cabinet with a carved teak frame and cane panels. This is an unique piece made in the 1950s by a Turin cabinetmaker on a private commission. The designer is unknown but the overall lines, details and the craftmanship point to a drawing of Augusto Romano, one of the most influential exponents of the school of Turin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Cane, Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Armoire Highboy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is a vintage chest of drawers, crafted in Denmark, as indicated by the stamp on the back. This dresser combines functionality with timeless design, making it a perfect addit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building th...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, Teak

Johannes Andersen Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 63 wide x 21.25 deep x 20 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Stainwear and Ring Mark on Top. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 16.5”
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Leather, Beech, Teak

Dining Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of 4 Scandinavian chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France and Son in Denmark in the 1960s. They feature solid teak structu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Dutch Stacked Oak and Teak Gymnastics Bench with Leather Top
By Schelde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, multi purpose gymnastics bench. Stacked oak and teak layers make this a multifunctional unit that can be used as an ottoman, bench or even coffee table The piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Metal

Large Honed Stone & Teak Dining Table
Located in Studio City, CA
Oversized outdoor dining table with honed stone top and teak base. Measures 50.25"W x 92.5"L x 31"H
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1950s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Swedish Designer, Asymmetric Wall Mirror, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small asymmetric teak wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century Carl Auböck Teak Bowl with Brass and Rattan Handle, Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Original 1950s bowl element made by of solid teak wood and brass loop with rattan at the top for carrying. This fantastic piece was designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s, and handcraf...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks to the finished back with an open storage space (bookcase). There are two modules at...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

1960´s Danish Mid-Century Modern magazine holder crafted in teak and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the essence of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: a magazine holder crafted in teak and brown leather. Elevate your space with timeless elegance and functionality.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Rectangular Zinc Table Top with Country Teakwood Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
This vintage teak wood table base with a new zinc top adds a sense of rustic charm add a delightful shabby chic aesthetic to any dining situation.. The zinc top with its easy-to-cle...
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20th Century North American Country Teak Furniture

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Zinc

Rare Poul M. Volther Single Bed in Teak and Cane 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul M. Volther, single bed, teak, cane, Denmark, 1950s This rare bed design is a creation of Danish designer Poul M. Volther, conceived in the 1950s. The bed strikes a balance betw...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Cane, 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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