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Material: Teak
Teak Table Lamp Luxus of Sweden by Uno & Östen Kristiansson 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This table lamp is a product designed by Uno Östen and Krstiansson in the 1970s. The height of the wood is 47cm , it has only one buld socket. The lamp is in a good condition and r...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Silk, Plastic, Wood, Teak
$783 Sale Price
50% Off
Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Arnold Madsen Easy Chair with Stool Model MS 30 Produced by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare adjustable easy chair with stool model MS 30 designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 80 x 83 x 104 cm, SH: 40 cm.
Dimensio...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimal Danish design modular display shelving by Paul Cadovius
Around 1960 Poul Cadovius made a huge impact on the shelving area of the Danish furniture industry – he designed a freestanding modular based shelving system in metal with endless combinations and able be assembled without using tools...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Grete Jalk lounge chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition.
New cushions, freshly reupholstered.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Side Table Nightstand by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful side table / nightstand designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark in the 1960ies.
The side table is in very good original condition. It's ready for usage!.
Category
20th Century German Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, 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. ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Teak Stool attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These teak stools, attributed to the great designer Osvaldo Borsani, from the 1950s, showcase exceptional Italian craftsmanship. The seats are upholstered in luxurious emerald Gucci ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak and Bouclé Stool by Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool by Spøttrup 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern ottoman in solid teak and bouclé by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Round slightly tapered leg...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Coffee Table Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, a Danish design from the 1960s, showcases the timeless elegance of teak wood. With its sleek lines and understated sophistication, it epitomizes the mid-century mod...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very ...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with later plate of new veneered teak.
Four star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Vintage Coffee Table by Artek, Teak & Birch, Finland, circa 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare vintage coffee table produced by Artek in Finland, dating to the late 1950s–1960s. The table combines a warm teak tabletop with solid birch legs, a material pairing characteri...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Teak
Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent!
Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
$8,450 Sale Price
35% Off
Secretair in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak secretaire from the 1960s epitomizes the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it combines functionality with aesthetic ap...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern English Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern English Modern Teak Sideboard
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Top has been refinishe...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
NH Collection Danish Set of 3 Double Sided Teak Nesting Tables 1960s, 'Signed'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of 3 Danish modern nesting tables by NH Collection 1960s. Signed with label and made in Denmark stamp on underneath one of the tables. These tables feature an interes...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$4,700 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles and Ray Eame...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. Very Minimalist Cube Teak desk with Chrome square tube legs and chrome knobs. This Desk has (...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$2,640 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Teak Side Cabinet ‘Desk Mate’ with Record Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully versatile Mid-Century teak side cabinet, aptly named ‘Desk Mate’, featuring convenient open shelves. This compact yet highly functional piece boasts a thoughtful design...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is unique in size and design. A large amount of drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,500
Danish Teak Sloped Butcher Block Cutting Board by Richard Nissen
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, scalloped edge, Danish teak sloped cutting board by Richard Nissen, circa 1960s. The piece has a butcher block design and is 15.75" in diameter and is in very good vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Daybed, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1921–2003.
Refined daybed designed by Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Crafted in solid teak by cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen during the 1950s.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern High Sideboard in Teak With Mirrored Dry Bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 75″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 47″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern oak and curved teak armchairs, George Tanier selection for Sibast Mobler, designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen. Wonderful s...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe By G Plan Kofod Larsen Danish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning wardrobe armoire by G plan is part of their Danish range and designed by renowned designer, Kofod Larsen. Made from teak and teak veneer, it has ample storage space whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Frames Leather Sling Seat Lounge Chairs
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Danish modern beige sling upholstery lounge chairs. Very comfortable sling seats.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Classic Scandinavian Teak Credenza / Sideboard by Troeds Bjarnum
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Troeds Sideboard / credenza in teak ,Sleek , simple . elegant design.Really nice original condition, finish. Superior quality and construction. dove-tail drawers,, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Coppia Poltrone"Kangaroo chair" Pierre Jeanneret, anni '50 Chandigarh, India
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Poltrone senza braccioli chiamata "Kangaroo chair", disegnata da Pierre Jeanneret per il progetto Chandigarh.
Circa anni '50. Legno massiccio di teak e canna.
La seduta e lo schie...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Indoor or outdoor British Colonial teak plantation or planters chair with cane seat and back. Wonderful weathered wood patina.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Six Mid Century Danish Modern Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern Ingrid model dining chairs made by Koefoeds Hornslet circa 1960's. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs, constructed of solid teak, with origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Campo & Graffi Attribution, Wall Mirror, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak wall mirror attributed to Campo & Graffi, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light scratch and wear present to mirror glass consistent with age and use
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Niels Møller Dining Chair Set (6) – Models 77 & 57, Teak, Danish Cord, Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs — Models 77 & 57
First designed in 1959, likely produced in the 1960s.
Price is for the full set of 6 chairs (2 armchairs + 4 side chairs).
...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$492 Sale Price
74% Off
1 of 2 Armchair No. 56 by Niels Otto Møller (1954) – Teak Frame, Renewed Danish
Located in Hannover, DE
🌟 Rare Find: Armchair No. 56 by Niels Otto Møller (1954)
This stunning Armchair No. 56 by Niels Otto Møller, designed in 1954, is a rare find that brings timeless Scandinavian desi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
"Sierra" series by G Plan.
Maker's label inside door.
This piece is in excellent condition with very few ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in excellent vintage condition and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
$840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Teak Clamshell Garden Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural, whimsical, and a touch surreal, this mid-20th century hand-carved teak garden table brings the romance of the Italian grotto tradition into the everyday. The base is form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Original condition. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Up to 12 a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,190 / item
Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo.
Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Hans J Wegner Three Seat Sofa in Oak, Model GE 290/3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century model GE 290/3 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced in 1953 by Getama in Denmark.
Sofa is in great vintage condition, it may have been refinished at s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant writing desk with legs and frame in solid walnut, veneer teak wood the tops and partridge eye wood for the front drawer. Restored and wax-polished
Measures cm: H 74, W 102, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Walnut, 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
Hans Bergström Triple Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare tripple cocoon pendant or chandelier by Hans Bergström from the 1950s. Three vase-shaped cocoon bodies are suspended from a minimal teak element. Nice original condition with a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Large Teak chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson by Vittsjö
Located in Hannover, DE
Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Ceiling lamp, wood and opal glass, Luxus Vittsjö, designed 1951 by the Swedish company Vittsjö, 1960s.
It is in excellent vintage condition.
All glass is in...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Large Modernist Teak Sideboard in The Style of Dieter Waeckerlin, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful modernist sideboard produced in Germany around 1960. The maker is currently unknown but this model is clearly influenced by the famous ‘B40’ series by Swiss architect Diete...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Niels O. Moller Dining Chair Model.71
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model 71, designed by Danish designer Niels Ott Moller, is still loved today for its beautiful curves and aesthetically pleasing silhouette, and is considered to be an icon of Moller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,600 / item
Rather Large Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamp by Romeo Rega
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large mid-20th century Italian table lamp designed by Italian designer Romeo Rega, with a pyramidal-form teak wood base with a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design armchair model FD 146, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable lounge chair made with a teak frame, cane back with a new upholstered cushion. Newly refini...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Balance Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The teak balance coffee table is made from reclaimed teak wood with a four inch top section. Designed with a perfect balance over opposing legs wh...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Upholstered King Size bed Teak Headboard, C 1950
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin upholstered king size bed teak headboard with brass trim and two floating drawers, labeled in drawer. C.1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955-56
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Letter : P.S.A./CH/178 (Punjab Secretar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Freestanding Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of Danish design from around the 1960s. Key included.
Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:130 D:70...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Japanese Teak Wood Tray Modern Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese teak serving tray, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Japan. Tray is a warm brown teak, strategically arched design around, sleek 'h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood
1960s Danish Solid Teak Bookcase by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
An outstanding example of Danish modern craftsmanship, this solid teak bookcase by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik (1960s) showcases both refinement and utility. Constructed entir...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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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