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Material: Teak
Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In good original and match...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Teak, English
Located in Labrit, Landes
English coffer or chest made in the 19th century probably in India.
The many brass parts give this item a unique style.
The numerous compartments in the upper part, as well as the ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,158 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two small fully restored and refinished Danish teak dressers or nightstands.
Finding two identical pieces like these after 60 years is almost impossible making this set even more unique!
The two identical small teak dresser...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,357 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Danish Modern High Sideboard in Teak With Rolled Pulls
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 71″ wide x 18″ deep x 43.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Teak Wood Display Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
This teak wood display counter was once found in a retail store in Rangoon, Burma. It dates to the early 20th century, c. 1910. During the colonial era, business boomed throughout w...
Category
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
44% Off
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by Falster circa 1960s Sliding Tambour Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand, manufactured by Falster Mobelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has a sliding tambour door to keep your bedside essentials hidden which opens to reveal a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Cowhide Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was brought to life by Peter Hvidt in partnership with Orla Molgaard Nielsen for production...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Campo & Graffi Attribution, Wall Mirror, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak wall mirror attributed to Campo & Graffi, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light scratch and wear present to mirror glass consistent with age and use
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
1950s Swedish Floor Lamp with Built in Side Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, metal, glass
Measurements: 51? tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Campo & Graffi Curved Teak Wood Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury teak wood elliptical wall mirror. This fantastic piece was designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi in Italy during the 1960s.
This wonderful piece features a curved teak wood frame with beautiful wood grains that holds an elliptic shaped mirror, resulting in an incredibly elegant mirror.
An iconic mirror that will complete a living room or bedroom, and its elliptic mirror will extend the space in a glamorous way.
The mirror is in incredible vintage conditions, the mirror has a minimal mark highlighted in the photos while the frame is flawless.
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi met as college students at the Politecnico di Torino. Both men studied engineering and architecture under Carlo Mollino, and after their graduation in 1950, they continued to collaborate with their professor on architecture and design. In Campo and Graffi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find.
Please co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,200
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
Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The light sculpture impresses with...
Category
1960s German Minimalist Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Earth Globe Black and Teak N°2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth globe black and teak n°2 all
in hand-carved natural teak root and with black
volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy
rotative syste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Teak Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Kofoed. Produced by Niels Kofoed in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak extendable dining table 1960s
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice square Teak dining table .extendable on both sides .
pull out leafs . Width 84 cm to 161 cm .1960s . legs can be removed .
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Coffee Table, Hand-Carved Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood coffee table, pedestal or over sized side table, featuring our unique minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carv...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Italian Oval Wall Mirror in Wood, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and elegant oval wall mirror in wood.
Made in Italy during the 1960s.
To note the work of excellence of the execution of the wooden frame.
Smallest vintage signs of wea...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 highback lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by Getama, Denmark. Made in solid teak. Original cushions and fabric green color. 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats - Four Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four fantastic Danish Modern Dining or occasional Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
The design is classic Danish Sleek and modern with intricate hand crafted and hand woven Pape...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Teak
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Plant Stand or Room Divider by Fa. Rotan, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Vintage plant stand or room divider.
Design by Fa. Rotan Rotterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Original bamboo and rattan frame with three original ro...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Teak
$916 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Danish vintage Teak hallway cabinet, sideboard, By cadovious 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Danish vintage Teak hallway cabinet, sideboard, By cadovious 1960s
The shelf is removable
Made in Denmark
Dimensions:
46 D x 80 W x 72 H cm
It is in good vin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of solid teak trivets carved with geometric patterns much like the Ultimo series by Bäckström & Ljungberg. This set measuring 18,5x18,5 cm and 14x14 cm was made by Skjøde Skjer...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Introducing the sideboard designed by Sven Andersen – an exquisite masterpiece that seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid...
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Sisal & Teak Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Temde Switzerland 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed chandelier or pendant. Scandinavian style. Designed and manufactured by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1960s.
Executed in ...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Teak
American Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Fiberglass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable teak, brass and yellow fiberglass table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.0"H x 15.0"W x 8.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dansk Teak "SPHERE" Pepper Mill Peppermill Quistgaard JHQ IHQ Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Collectible and highly sought-after Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk teak pepper miil / salt shaker from the 1960's. Model # 855. Made in Denmark. This p...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Monumental Early 20th Century Teak Burl Wood Bowl, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking bowl, carved from richly grained burl teak wood, dates back to the early 20th century and carries a unique story of transformation. Originally crafted as a drum from th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Teak MCM Boomerang Chairs with Lavender Cushions
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of teak MCM boomerang chairs with lavender cushions. These chairs are stylish and come with cushions for added comfort. Perfect for adding a pop of color and a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Three Legged '195' Side Table in Teak, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare side table was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the early 1950s. Known as Model 195, it was produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, based in Åh...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Anglo-Indian Octagonal Carved Teak Collapsible Side Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Anglo-Indian Octagonal finely hand carved teak side table with intricate brass inlays in the center top and around the top. Table is colla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Tall Dresser, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kai Kristiansen design tall teak dresser with seven drawers. High quality construction and materials by one of Scandinavia's most successful designer's. Featuring seven drawers in a ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Stunning Sculpted Midcentury Modern Dining Room Set
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining set
Marc van Rampelberg
born in Belgium 1949
Oval dining table and eight chairs,
Kenya, 1980s, similar to teak (muninga wood)
chairs ht. 33 1/2, seat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen,
Denmark, 1953.
Teak, oak and brass.
Stamped.
H: 94 cm
W: 51 cm
D: 50 cm
SH: 44.5 cm
Hans J. Wegn...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Edges have some ding...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A set of Mid-Century teak bookshelves with five shelves
Located in London, GB
A set of Mid-Century teak bookshelves with five shelves, the upper shelf is set back slightly.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950's Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare 1950's side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen. It was part of the AX series designed by the two designers for FH and it contained table...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Pair of Stokke Lounge Chairs by Jens H. Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
'Stokke' lounge chair by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark, designed and produced in the 1960s. The 'Stokke' chair features Rosewood rails held together with chrome p...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Earth Globe Black and Teak N°1 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth Globe Black and Teak n°1 all
in hand-carved natural teak root and with black
volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy
rotative syste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Teak Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Lounge Chairs in Ecru Cowhide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Lounge Chairs in Ecru Cowhide
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Mid Century Svend Åge Teak Sofa 2-Seater Couch Glostrup
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Glostrup 2-seater from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Svend Åge Eriksen and impresses with its elegant lines and the use of high-quality teak frames...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box or Cookie Jar with Teak Lid, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box or Cookie Jar with Teak Lid from SMF Schramberg Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Add...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Cabinets in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Cabinet in teak designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Crafted entirely from solid teak, this modular shelving system reflects the duo’s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
5-Hole Wood Box by Le Corbusier for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960´s Danish Mid-Century Modern magazine holder crafted in teak and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the essence of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: a magazine holder crafted in teak and brown leather. Elevate your space with timeless elegance and functionality.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Table à manger style scandinave vintage des années 50 60 en teck avec rallonges
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Très belle table à manger rectangulaire vintage de style scandinave des années 50 60, en teck, plateau rectangle aux bords doux et arrondis, avec deux rallonges intégrées aux extrémi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
By ABJ Denmark
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Danish Modern teak, Mid-Century Modern, vintage Scandinavian design, teak, rectangular coffee table by A. B. J. , made in Denmark. Features a rectangle top with beautiful...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modernist Design PJ-SI-68-A Sewing Stool Set by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage RARE Modernist Design PJ-SI-68-A Sewing Stool Set of 2 by Pierre Jeanneret for the midcentury Chandigarh project. Made in India, 1950's / 60's period. Designed as part of the...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
French Mid-Century Angular Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s/1960s
This striking pair of French Mid-century modern lounge chairs show dynamic, angular frames in warm teak contrast beautifully with the ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Solid Teak and Brass Platform Base or Plinth. Use for your pond yacht
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beveled-shaped, solid teak platform plinth with brass rivets all around. Great to use as a base for a pond yacht or ship model, or any other sculpture. Top portion measures 7" x 20.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bordered by a tendril vine frame with reserve cartouches of birds, beasts or men within. The scenes may be from the Mahajanaka Jataka, one of the last Jataka tales of a life preceding the life of becoming the Buddha. This tale of endurance starts by depicting the rivalry between two brothers fighting for the throne. The lid depicts this great conflict having two battling elephants at center. Half of the surrounding characters are sending the opponents into retreat. The brother that is King is killed. The sides of the chest dynamically continue the story. On the right side of the front scene, the pregnant Queen at the front of the palace is informed of the King’s death by her kneeling subjects. On the left side of the front panel, the Queen is shown in retreat with her riches sacked upon her head. On the left side of the chest the story continues with Saka the Lord of the Dewas offering the Queen a lift upon an ox drawn cart. The right side of the chest depicts the pregnant Queen at her destination of refuge discussing her predicament with her long lost brother who offers protection in the birth of her child, Prince Mahajanaka. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, or ash. The interior and back are lacquered red.
Provenance:
From a residence designed by Kalef Alaton.
East & Orient Company, Dallas.
Private collection, Texas.
Lark Mason...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.
Newly reupholstered in leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
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
$53,380 / set
Mid Century Chinese Style Teak Bird Cage
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Chinese Style Teak Bird Cage
Measures 18" in width x 18" in depth x 34" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Teak Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Large Danish Teak Art Sofa or Coffee Table by Ox-Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee table with ceramic tiles featuring a circular pattern. The base is made of solid teak and shows beautiful joinery. The design is signed "OX ART".
Made in Denmark in the 1970s,...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Le Corbusier and Balkrishna Doshi LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk, 1960s
By Le Corbusier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Introducing te extremely rare model LC/BD-01-A console/desk by Balkrishna Doshi and Le Corbusier for Mills Owners Association, Ahmedabad c. 1960.
The desk, made of solid teak, was o...
Category
1950s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Striking Set of 4 Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern , solid and sturdy in excellent condition, oiled and checked each chair go...
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, cognac leather, teak, Austria, 1960s.
This Austrian daybed is named 'Constanze'. This item is designed by Johannes Spalt and manufactured by Wittmann. T...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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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