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Material: Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 2-Seater Teak Sofa , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Skelet in very good original condition
- Fabric pillows in good original conditions with some signs of use
- Patinated leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ib Hylander Daybed / Bench / Bed Produced by Søren Horn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare daybed / bench / bed designed by Ib Hylander. Produced by Søren Horn in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 75 – 132 x 190 x 26.5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Uno and Osten Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror Luxus, Sweden
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fabulous table mirror designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960. Remaining in gorgeous condition. Features a circular teak frame, in a striking teak finish, the mirror is supported on dovetail L-shaped angled legs exquisite design and quality. Truly a rare work of art, this mirror is sure to spark curiosity and conversation in any space or setting!
About the designer
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s-1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today.
Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
60s 70s Teak Dining Table Dining Table Svend Aage Madsen for Knudsen & Son
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak dining table dining table Svend Aage Madsen for Knudsen & Son
Object: dining table / dining table
Manufacturer: Knudsen & Son
Condition: good - vintage
Age: ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg coffee table in Teak and Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegantly designed coffee table by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg Mobilfabrik. Done in the 1960’s this table is in good condition with some minor surface scratches to the g...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Italian Modernist Teak Sideboard Attributed to Vittorio Dassi, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Beautifully constructed Italian modernist sideboard, designed and produced in 1960s. This piece is attributed to Vittorio Dassi. Crafted fr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC. NOTE: I ONLY HAVE 4 OF THESE CHAIRS LEFT.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Nesting Tables by V. Wilkins for G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1970s.
By Victor Wilkins, G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set of three pull out tables was designed by Victor Wilkins for british manufatured G-Plan. The tables have reinforced profiled edges. Completely restored. The teak elements hav...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair in dark teakwood and tan ostrich upholstery.
A bit wider and more substantial than typical Scandinavian Modern chairs, having a distinctive sculptural Silhouette that is both comfortable and appealing.
Similar styling to works by iconic Danish architect Arne Hovmand Olsen and modernist designer Ib Kofod Larsen, featuring a beautifully molded and angled backrest with pierced open splat, richly figured teak veneered backrest with silver-tone spacers, frame and armrest in solid teak with attractive grain detail, flared and sculpted arms, rising on tapered legs joined by elegant low side runner stretchers. The large seat is upholstered in Fine quality tan ostrich leather upholstery.
Overall a superb example, elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable, with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and beautiful details.
Dimensions: (approx)
33" High, 23" Wide, 21.5" Deep (at center)
Seat height: 17.25"
Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a lounge chair, office desk chair, placed in the corner of a room as a decorative statement piece, living room accent chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Popcorn Teak Table Lamps
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large popcorn teak table lamps. These are currently an off white which is close to a Navajo white with tiny dark specks. You could have them painted to match your ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
Category
20th Century Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning televisi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Vintage Danish Erik Ole Jorgensen Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jorgensen Danish Rocking Chair. Smaller scale perfect for a tight corner or childs bedroom.
Solid structure. Comes with seat cushion as seen in pics.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Triple Dresser, Circa 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare danish teak dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik, 1950s. This elegant Danish Modern nine-drawer triple dresser is in very good vintage condition. Would look great in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frode Holm Teak Folding Mirror Wall or Table by Illums Bolighus Vintage Danish
By Frode Holm
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Closing Wall Mirror, Highly uncommon, I believe these were only sold in Denmark. Set up on back to be wall hung, but you will have to make the horizontal bar, that it would...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen Molgaard 317 Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen Molgaard 317 Chair Manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik. Chair is in good vintage condition with a nice patina throughout. Papercord seat is nice and taught....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paper
Teak & Oak 'At-11' Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely coffee table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in 1954. The top is made out of solid teak wood and stands and 4 oak tapering legs that spray at an angle. Great minimali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
mid century modern bedroom dresser and mirror by Harmony house 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful mid century modern bedroom dresser and mirror by Harmony house, made in USA, circa 1960s. The vintage design of this mid century six drawer dresser is showcased in the uniq...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Pair of Danish Modern Biomorphic Teak Lamps by Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, sculptural table lamps in teak designed by Johannes Aasbjerg and produced in Denmark for a short time in the early 1960s. The teak base is 16"H and 23.5"H to the t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Sold with lamps...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nightstands by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nightstands by Svend A. Madsen for Falster, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak nightstands each feature a different front. One has two open shelves and a drawer at the top, while the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1940s Hans Wegner Tall Teak Cabinet, with 2 Carved Doors and Pull-out Leaf
Located in London, GB
1940s Hans Wegner Tall teak cabinet, front with two sliding doors and pull-out leaf. Doors with carved, fluted pattern in relief. Interior of ash with trays and adjustable shelves. B...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Table
This dining table measures: 67 wide x 35 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Sideboard, Model 20, by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, this double sideboard exemplifies Danish Modernism. Solidly constructed of oiled teak, the piece featu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures.
The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en teak dans le gout de Finn Juhl et Fritz Hansen. Les patins en laitons sont fissurés et il y à diverses traces d'usage mais tout à été vérifié par un ébéniste. L...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, daybed or sofa, teak, Denmark, 1956.
This Scandinavian Modern daybed is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by Christensen & Lars...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Headboard
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly simple and elegant headboard of solid old-growth teak shows the influence of Shaker design on mid-century Danish designers. Likely crafted by S. Winters Møbelsnedkeri...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs No.56 & 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Armrest chairs: 58 x 56 x 76 x 44 cm (width x depth x height x seating height)
Dimensions side chairs: 50 x 50 x 76 x 44cm (width x depth x height x seating height)
...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Birch
Vintage Mid Century Teak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage teak and opaline glass table or floor lamp from Johansen Wood of Denmark.
The base is in turned teak and the shade or defuser is in opaline hand blown glass.
A great mid ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Architectural Firm Executive Desk Designed by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This seldomly seen designed executive desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik is truly a relic of design history. To my knowledge we are the only ones in the United ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Uppsala Slöjd, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Sweden.stamped underneath: "Uppsala Slöjd" and the symbol for the city o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffe Table by Piero Ranzani for Elam Model Personalità 1960s
By Piero Ranzani, Elam
Located in Palermo, IT
"Personalità" Coffee Table by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy, 1960s.
Coffee table is a marriage of materials and form, a legacy of mid-century Italian design. With its rich tones and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
FD144 Easy Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two FD144 armchairs in designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in 1953. The frame of the armchairs is in oak and teak with the orig...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions.
Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 18"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
French Brutalist Design Coffee Table of Teak with Glass Top, 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
French Brutalist Design coffee table of teak with glass top, 1970.
This is a beautiful separate coffee table made of teak wood with beautiful corner finishes.
These give the tabl...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass, Teak
Vintage Sliding Door Steak Credenza After Kofod Larsen
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Mid-Century Modern teak credenza, inspired by Kofod Larsen, features sleek sliding doors and clean lines. A timeless piece that brings both style and functionality to any modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Two-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Sven Ellekaer , Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Two-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Scandinavian Modern Coja 2-seats sofa.
This beautiful and iconic loveseat is attributed to designers Ar...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Parametric Bed in Sustainable Teak Wood – Inspired by Japanese Minimalism
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Parametric Bed by John Brevard is crafted from sustainably sourced teak wood and inspired by Japanese minimalism and sacred geometry. Each made-to-o...
Category
2010s Italian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Goat Figurine, Denmark, 1960
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak figurine of a goat.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s-1970s.
Very good condition, no damage.
Dimensions: height 33 cm, base 8 cm x 3.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian midcentury teak sideboard by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi. The refined design of this piece can be seen in many details, for example, the jutting lin...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Maple, Teak
Teak Square Coffee or Side Table, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak Square Coffee or Side Table, 1970s Germany
Measurements :
Height: 41 cm
Width and Depth : 50 cm x 50 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Fredrik Kayser "Captains" Dining Table for Gustav Bahus of Norway With 3 Leaves
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Fredrik Kayser "Captains" Teak Dining Table with Brass Feet.
Add a touch of Scandinavian elegance to your dining room with this stunning Fredrik Kayser "Captains" Teak Dining Table....
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Grey Upholstery
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This elegant lounge chair, designed by the esteemed Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian mid-century modern desig...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Customizable Teak Counter Stool with Cane Back and Beige Upholstery - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto teak wood counter stool designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto counter stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture chair teak oiled oak by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm
Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Solid wood base, Veneer seat and b...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair
India, Circa 1960s
A fine example, of doweled teak construction, with hand-woven geometri...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bookcase can be separated from cabinet
- Adjustable shelves
- The item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Glostrup Mobelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful mid-century Danish Glostrup Mobelfabrik dining table, handcrafted from planks of solid teak wood. The teak wood features ribbon effects and a bullnosed edge, fully restored...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
G-Plan Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of six G-Plan dining chairs, four side chairs and two calver chairs. Newly upholstered in a burnt orange velvet. Fully restored. U.K circa 1960.
H 87cm (SH 46cm) x W 49/56cm x D ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Arne Norell armchair for Coja brown leather Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Norell armchair for Coja made of dark wood and brown leather made in Sweden Sweden around 1960
Good condition
2 armchairs available...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare tray designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
Solid Teak Console Table in Sandblasted Autumn Finish
Located in Buffalo, WY
Each piece is individually handcrafted out of 100% solid burmese golden teak. This console table is available in 65"x18" or 52"x16" in a sandblasted Autumn finish. We can take a special order for any of our six colors in either smooth or sandblasted, as well as build to a specific size requirement. The Table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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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