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Material: 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
Vintage Circular Side Table, Anglo-Indian, Teak, Lamp, Wine, Colonial, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage circular side table. An Anglo-Indian, teak lamp or wine table with Colonial Art Deco taste, dating to the mid 20th centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Small Teak Unit on Wheels
Located in London, GB
This refined compact teak sideboard is a standout piece of Danish mid-century design, offering both visual charm and practical storage in a small footprint. Crafted from beautifully figured teak, the cabinet features a warm, honey-toned grain that runs horizontally across its surface, enhancing its clean, linear silhouette.
Visually light yet structurally solid, the piece is set on slim tapered legs finished with discreet brass castors, allowing it to float effortlessly within a space while offering easy mobility. The sliding doors are finished with elegantly recessed pulls, which blend seamlessly into the facade, emphasising the minimalist aesthetic and opening to reveal flexible interior storage.
Ideal for smaller spaces, perfect as a media unit, entryway cabinet, or small dining room server.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
E.W. Bach 6 Drawer Teak Dresser
By E.W. Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
E.W. Bach 6 Drawer Teak Dresser. All original! Nice size and scale! Overall very clean! Bottom of one drawer shows edge loss as seen in photos.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
lllum Wikkelso Capella lounge chairs in teak Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs feature a solid teak wooden frame and has ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, mid 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, circa 1960s. Icons of mid century modern design, these chairs feature streamlined walnut wood frames with newly refres...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
Danish Dining Set with Drop-leaf Table and John Vedel Rieper Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A lovely Danish dining set featuring John Vedel Rieper chairs in oak wood and a large drop-leaf dining table in teak wood.
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo, set of twelve dining chairs...
Category
1950s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Frode Holm Vanity or Dressing Chair in Lambswool Denmark, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wonderful vanity of dressing chair for the bedroom designed by Frode Holm in the 1950s for the high-end retailer Illum's in Copenhagen. The chair is comfortable and supportive with a...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room.
For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room.
Fabricated from solid teak, these figural arm (and tail!) lounge chairs...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,400 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Finn Juhl Model 521 Coffee Table by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Danish master Finn Juhl and crafted by Baker Furniture in the US, this large coffee table is exquisite.
Finn Juhl was skeptical that any American manufacturer could prod...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Dining Chairs Model 203 by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 203 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Drawers in Floral Design by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Floral Art Deco Drawers - Inspired by the Floral Motifs of Rajasthan Palaces
Stephanie Odegard presents the Floral Art Deco Drawers, a ma...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,800 / item
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry cabinet, 1950s
In the 1950s, Nelson designed a range of furniture which was produced and retailed by Herman Miller. This is the rare eight drawer j...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.5” H x 23.25” W x 17.75” D
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Danish Reupholstered Sofa by Model No. 35 by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Vintage design sofa
Sofa model no. 35 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, manufactured by Komfort, Denmark, 1960. This comfortable sofa with impressiv...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Sideboard
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Top has a couple light d...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Coffee Table by France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant mid century danish coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s, it is made of solid teak with very disti...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Teak Krobo Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Teak Krobo Bench
This bench measures: 79 wide x 14.5 deep x 13.5 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as mu...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Model 264 Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Designed by celebrated Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s, the Model 264 coffee table is a masterclass in refined simplicity and purposeful design. Produced by Fredericia St...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs in COM/COL
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage mid-century Folke Ohlsson for DUX lounge chairs with teak wood frame and upholstered seat. Priced as a pair (two chairs).
Price includes custom re-upholstery in CO...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Wood
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Large Table Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz - a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large pair of lamps by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Wonderful tan color with faint blue speckles with patterned detail around bulge.
These lamps were...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard by Elliotts of Newbury
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment sized Teak Mid Century Modern Credenza / Sideboard by Elliotts of Newbury, c. 1960's. Loads of storage in three deep and spacious dovetailed drawers plus three smaller draw...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria Flap" Dining Table in Teak, Denmark c 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed and engineered original extendible dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Made in Denmark.
Measurements:
Completely extended:
110" width
43" depth
28.5" height
Exte...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper Settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat cushion and two wedge-shaped removable back cushions in light and dark gold pattern...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden 60s
Object: string shelf
Manufacturer:
Condition: good - vintage
Age...
Category
1970s European Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Rare Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
An impressive teak day bed that can be used as a regular bed frame or a statement piece pool side. Beautiful century old teak wood with lovely character and minimalist carving on thi...
Category
1920s Minimalist Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 48x50x78x44cm (width x depth x height x seat height)
This beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the late 1960s was manufactured by J.L. ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak, Faux Leather
Large Scale Carved and Molded Clay Egyptian Pharoah Head Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale carved and molded clay Egyptian Pharoah head table lamp, circa 1970
The large head of an Egyptian Pharoah sits atop a custom teak wood pedestal base.
Measures: 11" wide x 9" deep x 13" high at the base
The head measures 17" wide x 9" deep x 14" high
The overall height is 27" high to the top of the clay head...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Teak Furniture
Materials
Clay, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Round Dining in Teak 4/8 Seats by Hovmand-Ols
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian round dining in teak 4/8 seats by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Figural Sea Lion Corkscrew in Copper & Teak by Zero Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Wiener werkstätte inspired sea lion or seal balancing a corkscrew with spherical teak handle. The seal is made from patinated copper and was made by Zero in Copenhagen Denmar...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Sofa Model Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jensen, Selig
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
19th Century Himalayan Turned Teak Pot / Vase
Located in North Salem, NY
Attractive Casual 19th Century Himalayan Turned Teak Pot/ Vase.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$196 Sale Price
30% Off
20th Century British Colonial Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During the late British empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Art Deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$7,800 Sale Price
46% Off
Incredible Midcentury 74” Dining Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining table with oval top on a 8 arms pedestal base. . Solid wood construction. Unique piece.
seats up to 8 chairs comfortably. Top can easily be removed for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Floating Desk with sculptural legs. Finished back. 48w 24d 29h
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Teak with Reversible Doors
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, credenza model 29A, teak, metal, Denmark, 1959
This iconic sideboard in teak is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. The typical refined Vodde...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Classic Poul Hundevad Bar Cart In Teak With Great Patina Ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic bar cart by Poul Hundevad, teak, made in Denmark ca' early 1960's with lovely patina. The bottom tray can be used separately or joined on top to make a longer serving/work ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
EXTRA LONG and just plain “EXTRA” in every sense. This Mid Century Modern Teak credenza, c. 1960s, is an absolute showstopper, boasting simple yet classic styling with chunky square ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Sweden
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA.
Bulbs are not included.
It is possible to install this device in al...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Walter Wirz for Renz - Minimalist shelf in teak
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant and understated, this shelving unit by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz features a U-profile design veneered in rich teak.
Known as a hallmark of Swiss modernism, Wirz founded h...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Royal Holland Pewter and Teak Danish Coffee Pot 1960s KMD Tiel Daalderop
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern Royal Holland KMD Tiel Daalderop Pewter and Teak coffee pot circa 1960.
Mid Century Modern Royal Holland Pewter KMD Tiel pewter and teak wood coffee pot.
Vintage From the 60’s with beautiful sleek lines.
Danish Modern Coffee Pitcher with lid: 12.5" with lid on.
Stamped with the Royal Holland Pewter logo, "KDM", and "Made in Holland", some numbers.
Condition: There are some light dents on the side which I attempted to capture.
The pewter has some scratches from normal use, small dents on side.
This mid-century set is a compliment to many settings and is the ultimate danish mid century design.
I would use as a Danish MCM vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 for AP Stolen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish vintage furniture. It is described as having the appearance of a bear with its hands outst...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Bambi" by Rastad & Relling
By Rolf Rastad
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury dining chairs model "Bambi" by Rolf Rastad for Gustav Bahus, Norway.
These sculptural chairs are made of...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and showcasing clean Scandinavian lines and versatile functionality. This vintage unit features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Beautiful Scandinavian Hanging Lamp with Resin Caps, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful hanging lamp with four lampshades and an e14 fitting.
The wood is teak and the caps are made of a kind of hard resin with small pits.
Fits in a modern inter...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Resin, Teak
Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century British Modern Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh Scotland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a beautifully unique piece of mid-century furniture design with this rare vintage sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh Furniture of Kirkcaldy, Scotland! S...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Teak
Large Sculptural Brutalist Wall Panel in Teak and Pine, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This abstract wall panel was made in Italy in the 1970s and has a particularly high decorative quality. The movement to which we can attribute this object is brutalism due to its coa...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Pine
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, teak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 10.375"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Pair of Deco Period British Colonial Hand Caned Teak Club Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of Deco period British colonial hand caned teak wood club chairs. Recently restored and recaned. Ready for cushions or can be used as is. Matching settee also available.
Category
20th Century Unknown Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Dining Table with Sculptural Base and 110 Inch Veneer Top – Suma Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Suma dining room table designed by Uultis Studio with veneered top. The Suma dining table beautifully blends natural elegance and modern design with its 110-inch teak ven...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara, Modular Teak 'Pala' Bookshelf, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalistic bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s.
It i...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table MCM
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Swedish long and slender coffee table, with dark teak border detail. Slightly rounded corners and turned legs complete the perfect mid-mod look. This elegant and understat...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,083 Sale Price
21% Off
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Credenza
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Credenza
This elegant desk by Vincent Cafiero for the Knoll Planning Unit features stunning golden combed teak, perfectly blending sophisticat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It consists of a solid teak top board, resting on an oak frame.
Condition: The table top has...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 5.5"W x 2.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.5"H x 2.125"W...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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