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Material: Teak
Handmade sheep in white fur and teak wood by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in white fur and teak coloured wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a stool, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool, Glass, Teak
Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder
Located in København K, DK
Rare and huge teak desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Fyn, Denmark.
Designed and produced in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rectangular Zinc Table Top with Country Teakwood Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
This vintage teak wood table base with a new zinc top adds a sense of rustic charm add a delightful shabby chic aesthetic to any dining situation.. The zinc top with its easy-to-cle...
Category
20th Century North American Country Teak Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Small Solid Teak Mid Century Pedestal Base Dining Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 23.5" wide x 23.5" deep x 25.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Rolje
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Poull Volther for Frem Role circa 1950's. These chairs are in very fine, original condition, showing only mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$4,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25"H x 4.375"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl
The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record
with big space of storage
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lyora FSC Teak Wood And Ethereal Fabric Upholstery Sun Lounger by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Lyora FSC Teak Wood And Ethereal Fabric Upholstery Sun Lounger by SNOC
Dimensions: D 195 x W 74,5 x H 27 cm. SH: 27 cm.
Materials: Teak wood and Ethereal fabric.
A delicate mid-cen...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern English Credenza in African Teak and Rosewood
Located in Lutz, FL
Fully Refinished Vintage 1960’s Mid Century Modern long Afromosia (African Teak) Credenza with sculpted Rosewood Pulls attributed to Bath Cabinet Makers England. Fully refinished thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Moluna Møbler, Denmark Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Coffe Table with Ceramic Inlay by Moluna Møbler, Denmark, Circa 1970s
Features a brutalist inspired ceramic inlay top, a solid teak wood fram...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
1950s Tallboy Dresser by Holmström Johansson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully crafted mid-century tallboy dresser designed by Holmström Johansson in Sweden, featuring a refined Scandinavian aesthetic.
Material: Teak veneer with a striking spear-...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Asian Hand-Carved Wooden Architectural Arched Wall Door Panel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian hand-carved teak wood wall panel architectural elements.
An architectural hand-carved teak wood arch doorway panel in the form of an entrance Moorish door, great to use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak chandelier Anonymous artist Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1960s Swedish Chandelier – Tech & Fabric Design
Unique Swedish chandelier from the 1960s, crafted in a rare combination of Tech Brass and fabric. Designed by a Swedish anonymou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and teak chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.7” Diameter
Socket takes standard...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Pipe Tobacco Humidor in Teak, Christer Design, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade jar for tobacco or tea. Its made from solid stacked teak and features a decorative 'belt' in patinated brass. It was designed and made by Christer design during the 1960s ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$244 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of original "Elizabeth" lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in 1956 — a landmark design in the canon of Danish Modern furn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$64,000 / item
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Hans C. Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern side or coffee table mod. No 5560 was designed by Hans C. Andersen Denmark in the 1950s.
It features a beautiful handcrafted teakwood frame and a white Formi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Formica, Teak
$531 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Tray from Äkta Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Tray from Äkta Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Teak
Style...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hilu Side Table by Studio Kallang
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilu Side Table by Studio Kallang
Dimensions: W 38 x D 38 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Teak, Solid Sungkai.
STUDIO KALLANG IS A SINGAPORE AND SEATTLE B...
Category
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,907 / set
Dutch Modernist Coffee Table with Square Rod Base and Teak Top, 1950s
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined example of Dutch modernist design from the 1950s, this coffee table combines architectural clarity with warm natural materials. The minimalist square steel rod base provide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass ship's desk or table lamps with teak base from a decommissioned ship. The shade tilts forward and back. The base measures 8" x 5". These have been electrified for American use. It takes one standard base light bulb. Circa 1990's
Deborah Lockhart Phillips, owner of The Lockhart Collection, sources one-of-a-kind pieces from all over the world; and often transforms nautical artifacts...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
71" Danish Teak Credenza With Sliding Doors on Flared Legs
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Credenza with handcrafted from old-growth teak features four drawers and pair of sliding cabinet doors with wide book-matched grain, opening to reveal a teak interior with adj...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine set of 4 Danish Modern Dining chairs very much in the manner of Erik Buch. No labels attached at this time. Note the beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON Round Wall Mirror for Luxus, Teak Leather 1960s, Sweden
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful round mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive teak wood frame with decorative integrated leather hanging s...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
King Size Platform Bed by Danish Modernist Laurits M Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King size teak platform bead with floating nightstands and footboard chest by Danish modernist Laurits M Larsen. In excellent condition. Fits standard...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a simple, yet elegant design characteristic of Mogensen furniture. Also typical of Mogens...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of mid century Danish nightstands by Børge Mogensen in teak and oak 1950´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of mid century Danish nightstands by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Made in teak and oak wood. Each with one drawer. End of legs in teak. Denmark, c.1955.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1951 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, the Papa Bear chair has become an icon of danish design. It is presented here in untouched condition alongside the matching ottoman (A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
$27,000 / set
Vintage Midcentury Glass, Teak Wood and Sisal Rope Pendant Light
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage midcentury glass, teak wood and rush pendant light 1960s Mid-Century Modern pendant ceiling mounted hanging light. A frosted milk glass, vessel shaped diffuser shade surround...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Glass, Teak
$975 Sale Price
53% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid Century teak dresser made and manufactured during the 1960s in the Denmark. The dresser has profiled handles. The dresser consists of 4 drawers with profiled handles. Teak wood items...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Solid Teak Mirror Model 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Solid teak mirror with shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard made in the 1960's
Minimalist form represents a great example of ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
$992 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Andersen, a 'Capri' Coffee Table by Trensum, Denmark 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Johannes Andersen for Trensum, coffee table in Teak wood ,, model Capri. Curved form, double drawer in the apron, three downward tapering legs. Measures: Length 170 cm, width 67 cm, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antler Chair designed by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Office for Tendo Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The Antler Chair was designed by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in 1966.
It is a long-selling masterpiece chair that is still being made today.
This is a rare monopo...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Set of Six Teak Drink Coasters, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Six Teak Drink Coasters, 1960's
"protect your other vintage items from water rings"
"in nice vintage condition"
"coasters do not lip into each other when stacked"
"oiled with...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$165 / set
Monumental Knoll Style 1960s Teak and Marble Extra Long Credenza
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this exceptional hard to find extra long teak and marble credenza. The credenza was purchased in 1968, I’m not sure of the maker. Looks very similar to knoll. The marble ...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Coffee Table by Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee table model number U55, teak top with solid Y shaped legs, cross bar stretchers. Made by master cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,910 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Top has been refinished and d...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company Chair in Cane
By Douglas Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company, highback chair, teak, cane, reupholstered fabric, United States, 1950s.
Very elegant high back ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Teak Tambour Door Wall Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Tambour Door Wall Storage Cabinet. Easy mounting hooks to back makes it easy to install! Marked Eppco Enterprises out of Cleveland Ohio but made in Thailand from the 70's. On...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Museum Display Cabinet
Located in Topanga, CA
A gorgeous teak museum display cabinet featuring glass panels on the sides and a pair of sliding glazed doors at the front. The cabinet has a wooden back panel and sturdy shelves in...
Category
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Teak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet designed Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of this bar cabinet designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s for Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù This exquisite piece of furniture is a testament to Italian cra...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Caramel Upholstery, Customizable Tress Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Tress teak wood dining chairs designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with distressed caramel upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Tress dining chairs bring a refined blend of elegance and comfort, crafted with a solid teak wood frame that celebrates natural wood variations, giving each chair its unique character. The distressed caramel upholstery enhances the vintage appeal of these chairs, while the smooth matte teak finish provides a velvety touch and warmth. Designed with high-quality multi-laminated sheets in the backrest and seat, they’re coated with durable, high-density foam, ensuring long-lasting comfort and support.
A distinctive braided detail on the backrest, available in black or beige rope, adds an element of sophistication and intricate craftsmanship. This pair of Tress chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
36" Knoll Teak coffee table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Teak wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The Teak is flawless, the highest grade and uncommon...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,415 Sale Price
30% Off
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
6 Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great set of 6 solid teak ladder back dining chairs by Svegards Markaryd. Chairs are burnt marked Svegards Markaryd made in Sweden.
Priced per chair. Multiples of 2 may be purchased.
These items are located at our Los Angeles Arts District gallery...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tile Top Cocktail Table by Ox-Art
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted tile top teak cocktail table with dovetailed joinery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Clay, Teak
Norwegian High Sideboard in Teak With Lit Bar by Arna Bruk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Arna Bruk
Manufacturer: Arna Bruk
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 59″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 41.25″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Table à manger style scandinave vintage des années 60 en teck avec rallonges
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table à manger rectangulaire vintage des années 60, en teck, plateau rectangle, avec deux rallonges intégrées aux extrémités, pieds droits, très bon état général.
Ref 230 114
Hauteur...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Teak HM3 dry bar by Poul Heltborg.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful HM3 dry bar designed by poul Heltborg for Heltborg Mobler. teak freestanding bar featured leather top with a guest and server side. foot rests on both sides. server side ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Solid Teak Frame & Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of Danish modern lounge chairs features hardwood frames, original teak finish, and vintage blue upholstery.
Check out our other Danish modern listings.
Dimensions: 28.5w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$1,680 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Round Teak Wood Side Table, Bleached Finish, Layered Design, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Elevate your space with the natural beauty and timeless elegance of this solid teak wood side table, expertly crafted from a single block of premium-grade teak. Showcasing stunning, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 6, for Custom Reupholstery
Located in Denver, CO
Set of six, 1960s A-frame Model 31, Teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik.
Custom reupholstery labor of seats included in the price (labor and mate...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'Reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke. The chair is organically shaped featuri...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,950 / item
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Floor Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Domus floor lamp from the 1960s is a timeless piece of midcentury design, combining natural materials with functional craftsmanship. The lamp features a beautifully craf...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, 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
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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