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Material: Teak
Mid-century Arne Vodder Bar Server/Console c.1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Teak bar server or console. The top features a raised lip on the back and a circular black laminate insert for an ice bucket and cocktail glasses to prevent wate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,250 Sale Price
54% Off
Georgian Teak Wood Claw Foot Indoor Outdoor Chaise with Perennials - Tent By DH
Located in New York, NY
This Georgian-style teak chaise redefines outdoor relaxation with the charm and sophistication inspired by classical Georgian furniture.
Meticulously carved from robust teak, this ...
Category
2010s American Georgian Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Expansion Dining Table with Stow-in-Table Leaves in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a highly functional, Danish-made expansion dining table built from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Extendable teak wall lamp, 1960
By Rispal
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Extendable teak and brass wall lamp attributed to Maison Rispal, France, 1960. The pleated rhodoid shade is encircled by a wooden frame. The reflector arm slides and pivots. Beautifu...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish sideboard from the 60s, designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak structure, magnificent straight tail assembly on the sides. Composed of a column of 5 drawers on the right part and a sliding curtain...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A pair of Danish Mid-century Nightstands from Ølholm Møbler in the 1960´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A timeless duo of Danish Mid-Century Modern nightstands in teak, boasting the signature craftsmanship of Ølholm Møbelfabrik from the iconic 1960s era. These nightstands seamlessly bl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and yellow beige fabric cord wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric shades.
Overall Dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
A pair of 1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Offering a pair of Johannes Andersen-designed curved dining chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, these Scandinavian Modern classics are carved from solid teak wood. Symbolizing Dani...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak & Purple Glass Rare Candle Holder Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare solid teak base with beautiful elegant pine shaped glass in a purple color , circa 1950's stamped Denmark , excellent condition with a small hair line crack o...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Festival Of Britain Reclining Lounge Chair By Robin Day For Hille
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1950s "Reclining Chair" by British designer Robin Day for Hille.
Robin Day rose to prominence in 1951, designing now iconic furniture for the Festival of Britain. The Re...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair.
Beautifully carved Asian teakwood Howdah elephant saddle chair or bench, Thailand, 1920.
This unusual Anglo-Indian chai...
Category
1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Modern Credenza Sideboard in Floral Brass Clad, Handmade in India by S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
This modern credenza sideboard is Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. This credenza sideboard is one of the best selling credenzas and sidebo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer, dovetail-constructed drawers, integrated handles, and sleek legs. Elegant bow front, chest of drawers, slidin...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Glass
Mid-Century Teak Desk, Danish Design by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 74 cm x 155 cm x 70 cm (Depth x Width x Height)
This free standing midcentury danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, produced by Hedensted Møbelfabrik ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
William Hinn Swedish Mid Century "Exoskeleton" Cabinet For Urban Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1950’s. Iconic Swedish Mid Century design Double Dresser from William Hinn’s celebrated “Exoskeleton” Line. The Double Dressers frame floats out from the body of the piece giving a v...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Thailand. Sticker underneath: "Genuine teak wood, Made in Thailand"
Whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel square ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,470 Sale Price
35% Off
1960s Bruksbo Teak Petite Bench Mid-Century Modern Low Bedroom Table Shelf Prop
By Bruksbo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very clean 4 foot bench. Very Heavy, approx. 60lbs. All teak surfaces, in very good vintage condition.
W 48 x D 15 x H 13.5 in.
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,596 Sale Price
46% Off
Danish Designer, Coat Rack, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak coat rack designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 6” H x 17.125” W x 4.5” D
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Extendable Scandinavian Style Dining Table Manner of Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Miami, FL
Extendable Scandinavian Style Dining Table Manner of Vilhelm Wohlert, attributed to Eva & Johannes Andersen (Designer).
Outstanding combination of versatility and quality in this di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
50% Off
Børge Mogensen Low Eight Drawer Teak Dresser
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Soborg
Era: 1958
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 59" wide x 18" deep x 34.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure dining room table.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered top with four...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Ten Danish Modern Teak Dinner Plate
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful set of ten teak plates, manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. These plates are intended to be used as underplates for porcelain dinner plates – an elegant way to prot...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,006 / set
Mid-Century Teak and Enameled Metal Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak planter box with black enameled steel frame and tin insert. In original condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Expertly Restored - Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model-117 Lounge Chair
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
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Mirror Spejle Denmark Ca' 1960's Teak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish, Danish modern, vintage 1960's mirror by J. Spejle. Made of teak -eight sided like an octagon.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.0"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9.0" Top Diameter x 10.0" Bottom Di...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sophisticated mid-century tension pole lamp attributed to Stiffel, crafted in the 1950s. This elegant piece features a polished brass structure with three striking cone-shaped shad...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a drinks section with a useful pullout shelf. Credenza is in very good original condition...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,526 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid century modern drop front bureau cabinet made by Lebus, circa 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern drop front bureau made by Lebus, circa 1960s. Can also be used as a bar cabinet considering its petite size. This unique piece is in very good original condition.
...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dutch Mid-Century Friso Kramer Inspired Teak Daybed with Black Mattress
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer inspired Dutch Teak single bed or daybed with dark grey enameled metal frame, inset teak panels and a custom black mattress. The mattress frame hooks into the end panels...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
The Dine Out family of furnishings by Rodolfo Dordoni is crafted to enhance outdoor dining rooms in the pursuit of comfort, camaraderie a...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,387 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
The Dine Out family of furnishings by Rodolfo Dordoni is crafted to enhance outdoor dining rooms in the pursuit of comfort, camaraderie a...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,387 Sale Price / item
20% Off
High Sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Serie CU 04
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare beautiful high sideboard designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe, a sideboard from the Japanese series CU 04 made in teak with a warm color. Features with harmon...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish designed 1960's teak minimalistic floating desk
Located in Markington, GB
This vintage Danish designed teak floating desk features a slim and organic shape and offers storage possibilities with two double sets of drawers. There is also a cute little 'secre...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,314 Sale Price
44% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Plastic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beige embroidery fabric and beige plastic pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 14.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Teak
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps add a total of 92 cm extra.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and 26.5 high. Sled Style Runner Legs. One of Kristiansen's finest and most iconic d...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind pedestal or side table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We added wood butterflies into the top and side and ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Hans J. Wegner Teak At-33 Sewing Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sewing table, model AT-33 in solid teak.
Features drop leaves, a wicker basket for knitting’s, and a drawer with spindles and divisions for thread and other supplies.
Designed by Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dyrlund Media Drinks Bar Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dyrlund Media Drinks Bar Cabinet, available now at Mid Century Traders. This stunning Danish cabinet embod...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Floral Credenza in Brass Clad Handmade in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the best selling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is hand made from solid teak which is joined to form the clean and elegant outline. Our master craftsmen carve the floral forms which is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting metal skin. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Mid-Century Modern Floral Credenza...
Category
2010s American Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Wood Bowls, Sweden, Set of 3
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern three wood bowls.
Whether displayed as a standalone art pieces or used practically to hold fruits, decorative accents, or even as a conversation-st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
A Rare Mid-Century Scandinavian Egg Chair, Model "Florida" by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wool
Retractable Five Point Teak Chandelier by Domus
By Domus
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Domus
Manufacturer: Domus
Era: 1970s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 16″ wide x 16″ deep x 16″ tall
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Modular Wall System by Tomado for Musterring, 1960s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This large rare wall unit is a co-production of Tomado Netherlands and the German company Musterring International. It features 4 teak cabinets, 3 teak shelves. and 8 metal racks....
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arne Hovmand Olsen Tambour Corner Unit in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen
Manufacturer: Skovmand & Andersen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 37" wide x 21.75" deep x 61" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet by G Plan Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this fantastic tall Mid Century credenza by G Plan, part of the sought-after Fresco range. With its sleek, timeless design and great style, it offers l...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 5 Niels Otto Møller Model 84 Chairs – Danish Teak & Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Hannover, DE
✨ Set of 5 Niels Otto Møller Chairs – Model 84 (1974) ✨
Upgrade your dining space with this stunning set of 5 original Niels Otto Møller chairs – an iconic Danish design classic from...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Table for P. Olsen Sibast, 1960s, Scandinavian
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Excellent condition for this dining table made of teak.
Designed by Arne Vodder.
Produced by P. Olsen Sibast Møbler in Denmark
without extensions.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lysgaard Mobler Teak Bench, Denmark, 1950s
By Lysgaard Mobler
Located in Berlin, DE
Lysgaard Mobler teak bench, Denmark - 1950s in good condition. Labeled.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details.
Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larg...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,624 Sale Price
20% Off
Sweet Home, Coffee Table, Teak, Rattan, Hong Kong, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan coffee table designed and produced by Sweet Home, Hong Kong, 1970s.
Category
1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining chair in stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s. In good vintage condition with a nice lettering on the rear side of the seat.
Dimensions: H: 78 cm / 30.7" W: 50 cm / 19.7" D: 56 cm / 21.7" SH: 42 cm / 16.6"
Works well with other French mid century furniture...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, 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...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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