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Material: Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT!
2 leaves 20 in each.
Extended table length: 110 in
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Restored Danish Oman Junn Teak Bed with Integrated Nightstands
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Omann Jun teak bed with integrated nightstands.
Fully restored 1960s Omann Jun teak bedroom set consisting of 3/4 seized double bed with integrated nightstands in the headboard. The bed consist of two separate sections and can be split up in two separate beds each with one integrated nightstand.
The well crafted bedroom set feature a straight lined minimalistic design with daring sharp edges with only one small exception at the nightstands shelfs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Outdoor Hinterland Dining Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Table features a powder coated iron tube base with a slatted teak top.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reac...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,685 / item
Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 54 x W 100 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Steel frame, teak solid wood, wood veneer, rubber wheel, aluminium.
With the Trink bar cart, the tw...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$4,325 / item
Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six 'Model 71' teak dining by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, circa 1950s, was just refinished and ready to be placed immediately into your int...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$6,950 Sale Price / set
22% Off
1960's Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Teak Salad Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard designed for Dansk large teak salad bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Round Coffee Table in Teak & Beech
Located in Karis, Nyland
Danish mid-century round coffee table in teak & beech. Unknown designer.
Compact and elegant coffee table. Very good build quality and craf...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Teak, Brass, Reed, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and woven reed floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 56.4” H x 12.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Soc...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron, Metal
Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a masterpiece of functionality and aesthetics. With its beautiful teak wood and characteristic...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H.W. Klein Sideboard, Bramin Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Stunning midcentury designed by Henri Walter Klein teak sideboard by Bramin Møbler, 1960s, lovely top and sliding doors, fully lined drawers and stands on nice solid teak legs.
Fine...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH 23
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hans Wegner Teak Chairs
Original Paper Cord Seats
Original oiled finish to Frames
Manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son
Branded Signature
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,850 / set
Niels Møller Model-71 Leather & Teak Arm Chairs for J.L. Møllers
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Storage on Rollers
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Storage on Rollers. Leaves drop to make a compact 12.5" wide side table with textile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Adam Style Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in North Miami, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak woven cane. Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shel...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cane
Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for HG Furniture (Hansen and Guldborg) Denmark, 1960s. The complete modu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,447 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid Century Modern Danish Steel & Teak Boomerang Dry Bar Eric Buch Drylund 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good Danish teak "boomerang" dry bar by Erik Buch for Dyrlund circa 1960.
The front being of curvilinear form shaped with a chrome-plated steel footrest and raised on chrome plated...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Similar model reproduced in the book "Vallauris, la ville atelier", Silvana Editoriale, p.71
Category
1950s French Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
A Pair of Corinthian-Inspired Columns
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of 1890's Indo-Saracenic columns beautifully blends intricate design elements. The Corinthian-inspired capitals are adorned with acanthus leaves, pomegranate flow...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$9,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Danish MCM Long Rosewood Teak Headboard with Attached Storage Nightstands, 70s
Located in Madison, WI
Very sought after Original Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Rosewood King Bed + Attachable Nightstands, made in Denmark, 1970s
Classic, timeless, st...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
$4,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Wardrobe from Uniflex, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding teak wardrobe from Uniflex - designed by Gunther Hoffstead
Made during the 1950s
Fitted out with a clothes rail and shelves
The style of this wardrobe is quite minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Teak 'Smile' Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Smile table!
The iconic Danish, Johannes Andersen, CFC, teak ’Smile’ coffee table, Denmark, 1960s The ’Smile’ coffee table, designed by Johanne...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
vintage dressing table cabinet 1960s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dressing table cabinet 1960s Swedish
period 1960s
design unknown Sweden
condition good minor signs of use
size 113 x 94 x 40 (hxbxd)
details teak; brass; glass;
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard. New leather seat.
Height : 73 cm. Seat height : 44 cm. Width : 57 cm. Depth : 56 cm. Arm height : 68 cm
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Easy chair by Ole Wanscher for Peter Jeppesen Møbelfarbik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage easy chair designed by Professor Ole Wanscher for Peter Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The frame of the armchair is in solid teak and the cushions are in beige wool. V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen, reupholstered armchair, furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen. Completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair. Furniture wool fabric in charcoal gray and red. Renewed teak wood. Brand new upholstery. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Danish Teak Sofa Circa 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant teak sofa was designed by famed Danish Cabinetmaker Arne Vodder. This sofa is an iconic example of Vodder's work, with every angle pleasing to the eye. The teakwood is b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Sofa Model Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A sofa bed designed in 1957 by Poul Jensen for the Danish manufacturer Selig. The sofa underwent a professional carpentry and upholstery renovation. The sofa is characterized by high...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Teak Chairs Modele Eva by Niels Koefo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. New leather seat.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
Well-constructed dining chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
2010s Indonesian Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Teak
$19,200 / item
Late 19th Century English Teak Campaign Chest with Brass Mounts & 5 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century English Teak Campaign Chest with Brass Mounts & 5 Drawers
Category
19th Century English Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
2 available. List price is for each item. Above average vintage ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Vintage Robert Heritage Mid Century Teak, Afromosia and Sapele sideboard
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A very large Vintage Mid Century Teak, Afromosia and Sapele Knighstbridge sideboard/credenza designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Standing at just over 244cm in length the Knightsbridge really was the Grand Daddy of all Heritage’s amazing sideboards; not to mention the combination of wood that gave it a wonderfully aesthetic appeal. It’s therefore a long sideboard that would naturally suit a large room or hallway.
The drawer section is ribbed Afromosia (which is a harder African teak variant with a richer darker colour) whereas the main cupboard and top section is a more traditional golden teak. But in addition, Heritage has finished the main doors off in Sapele which is a lighter cross cut Mahogany variant that creates a ribbon grain effect as it catches the light – the doors can therefore look lighter or darker in colour as you walk around the piece.
As regards storage, there’s a lot on offer. The sideboard has 4 large drawers with beautifully detailed handles and with stylised ribbed fronts – and then there are two sets of doors which reveal two large two tier storage...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Sapele Wood
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Level Tambour Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern cabinet with two-level tambour doors, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal a well-organize...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish modern sideboard credenza in teak designed by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece maxi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Danish Jacket / Hat Stands by Harbo Sølvsten
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare and large (250cm) 1950s danish pair of sculptural coathanger / hatstands by Harbo Sølvsten. Made in solid elm and rings in mahogany wood.Adjustable hangers. By shortening t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Elm, Teak
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Club Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern club chair.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Original solid teak frame which has been re-upholstered with a high quality multi-colored s...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Torbjörn Afdal: Krobo Low Table/Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torbjörn Afdal: Krobo Low Table/Bench
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Evam Stool
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Evam stool is made from solid reclaimed teak and carved by hand by a local master craftsman in Udaipur, India. The carving displays the “hexafoil” or “flower of life” pattern wh...
Category
2010s Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,190
Scandinavian Modern Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular Danish teak desk was designed circa 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen. The desk features stunning details throughout with beautiful teak grain, recessed circular drawer p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Daybed with Dedar Cushions and Bolster, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
Underneath the bed there are two drawers.
The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been upholstere...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Coffee Table, Teak and Brass, A.J. Iversen, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic 'Egyptian' table was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1940. This particular table is the rare large version in solid and veneered teak wood, produced by the cabinet maker A.J...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,246 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Two-Piece Teak Cabinet Hutch
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood storage cabinet is circa 1960. This unique cabinet is elegantly proportioned with clean, minimalist lines and is well-crafted fr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Dresser by Jesper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish chest of drawers with wood handles features five deep drawers and warm teak grain throughout. Made by Jesper Furniture with a simple and handsome mid-century design.
Plea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57.25” H x 13.6” Diameter. Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specificat...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak by Findahl Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant set of six dining chairs by Findahl Møbler exemplifies the understated sophistication of Danish Modern design from the 1970s. Crafted from solid teak, the frames showcas...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floating Seat Stool by Elliots of Newbury
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Mid-Century Modern stool by Elliots of Newbury exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship of British furniture design. Constructed from rich African teak, the frame showcase...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A handsome and supremely functional CADO System - or “System CADO” as it was originally called - by Poul Cadovius. Features high quality teak construction with two wall-mounted bays - each consisting of various modular storage components. This example, which can easily be reconfigured to suit one’s needs and imagination includes the following:
1 floating writing surface with two drawers.
1 display cabinet with sliding glass doors and glass shelves...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Nesting Tables, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful nesting tables in birch, manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
Condition: Good original condition with signs of age and use on the table tops.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,777 / set
(2) Teak and Leather Danish Lounge Chairs By John Mortensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pair of lounge chairs, known as Model 4251, was designed and produced in the early 1970's by John Mortensen for Magnus Olesen. This set is as comfortable as they are stylish, co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Unopiu' Synthesis Alcove Outdoor Collection - IN STOCK
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Synthesis is a contemporary collection with a basic design, where the purity of the lines is conveyed through an elegant combination of teak and hand-woven WaProlace® synthetic fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$17,182 / item
Sectional Corner Sofa by Svend Skipper
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Svend Skipper
Manufacturer: Skippers Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: Section One: 59" wide x 27" deep x 34" tall.
Section Two: 5...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Friso Kramer ‘Euroika’ daybed for Auping Holland, 1960's
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
This daybed is from the Euroika series designed by Friso Kramer in 1963. The Euroika series offered a bed, bed cabi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Customizable Walnut Finish Armchair Upholstered in Beige Fabric, Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish and light beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Fane armchair showcases a harmoni...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian 6 Light Chandelier in Teak Wood with Granulated Perspex shades
Located in London, GB
We have reduced the price to sell, due to increased costs of selling on this platform we are closing our storefront on 1st Dibs at the end of Feb 2025
This is a more unique example ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
$933 Sale Price
29% Off
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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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