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Material: Teak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Midcentury Rare Solid minimalist Rosewood Expandable Dining Table with 1 Leaf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury solid rosewood minimalist expandable rectangle dining table with 1 nesting leaf. This is a beautiful dining table. Amazing solid rosewood tapered legs and Woodwor...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Pine
$8,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened. This desk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,720 Sale Price
35% Off
Danish Modern Teak 6 drawer Dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak 6 Drawer dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. The Dresser is very nicely fabricated with high end woodworking. Original labeled with stunning danish wo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Customizable Queen Bed with Walnut Accents and Ivory Fabric – Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow Queen bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis, with ivory fabric and walnut finish. The Elbow Queen size bed combines contemporary elegance with timeless comfort, making it a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Battery Operated Desk Mantle Clock Scotland
Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeyer Cleopatra Daybed for Auping w/ House of Hackney Fabric, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential piece of Dutch Mid-Century design, this "Cleopatra" daybed was designed in the 1950s by A.R. Cordemeyer for the Royal Auping company. Celebrated for its minimalist e...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower flip down storage area. Brown teak wood with (2) handles on each with tapered legs. Simple Danish design circa 1970 ma...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,960 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Corner Cabinet by Gunni Omann
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak corner cabinet.
Designed by Gunni Omann.
This piece is in excellent condition with few signs of age-related wear (se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s vintage Teak wood sideboard Danish
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard, has 19 internal drawers and three sliding doors; The external doors are equipped with a key lock. Danish design, 1970s.
Conditions: In good condition, it show...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,438 Sale Price
50% Off
Ignazio Gardella 1951 "Tavolo Piedi Regolabili" Dining or Office Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally elegant Italian Mid-Century dining or office table, the "Tavolo Piedi Regolabili," masterfully designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1951. This sophisticated piece embodie...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box wi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Felt, Mirror, Teak
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Sven Ellekaer
Manufacturer: Albert Hansen
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Beech
Measurements: 39.25″ wide x 15.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Cubic Cigarette Table Lighter in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically made cigar/cigarette table lighter in solid teak and chrome-plated metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s from excess furni...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Single Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 83 Chair by Niels Moller, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Danish teak Model 83 side chair designed by Niels Moller. Teak frame with near new condition paper cord seat. The frame is in good original condition with some wear and patina ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair of petite Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of petite mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth and wi...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak double Drawer Nightstands Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern teak double-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with high end...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Very stylish pair of teak vintage floating bedside tables. These were made by G- Plan and their date of birth is March 1967. The condition is excellent for their age, they are clean,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century, Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, teak wall lamp with matching triangular mount and articulating arm. An adjustable and functional lamp with yellow fabric shade and white button switch. In original condi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Linen, Teak
Vintage 50s Teak Organic Modernism Armchair - Scandinavian Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This elegant mid-century armchair embodies the refined craftsmanship and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian design in the 1950s–60s. Likely of Norwegian origin with clear D...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables by Carlström & Co from Sweden 1950's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair teak nightstands / bedside tables with drawer and magazine rack on beech legs from the 1950s.
The night stands are made by Carlstr...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,704 Sale Price / set
26% Off
10+ Person Outdoor Teak Dining Table In Brutalist Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing an outdoor dining table, a bold statement piece that comfortably seats over 10 guests. This table, inspired by the raw and powerful aesthetic of the Brutalist movement, is crafted entirely from solid teak with unrefined finish in combination with the beauty of the architecture.
110" x 43" x 2" thick teak wood sealed with outdoor exterior...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Brutalist Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$13,000 / item
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
$8,438 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Andersen Scandinavian Teak Midcentury Night Stands, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcdentury modern design set of two teak night stands designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark in the 60s.
Please note that the items are original of ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek design and functional features make it easy...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial East India Co Teak & Brass VOC Chest 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 18th century Dutch Colonial Governor's teak & brass mounted ebonized chest, Dutch East Indies Company VOC, circa 1740.
The VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) was ...
Category
1740s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Floating teak nightstands from 1960's by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Floating Teak Nightstands by Kai Kristiansen for Kaagaards Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant pair of floating nightstands in teak, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Kaagaards...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast, 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
A commanding example of Danish Modern mastery, this Arne Vodder executive desk—designed in 1958 for Sibast —epitomizes Scandinavian design. Crafted in richly figured teak with a warm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lounge armchairs designed in 1960s by Angel I. Pazmino and manufactured by Muebles de Estilo in Ecuador.
A stunning and rare pair of vintage safari chairs in solid rosewood ...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Black Oak Finish and Hand-Woven Cane Coffee Table with Metal Base, Kora Line
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Kora Coffee Table, a masterful fusion of modern design and sustainable craftsmanship. Designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, this striking signed piece features a sle...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Designed by Folke Ohlsson. Single drawer teak nightstands Made in circa 1960 in Sweden. Labeled underneath.
24.5" x 18.5"...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212.
It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black.
The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
Vintage 60s Teak sideboard sideboard Barovero design
By Barovero
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard with black top, with double side doors and central drawers, Barovero design, 1960s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIO...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,601 Sale Price
30% Off
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak desk, Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profiles with ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece Display Cabinet or Bookcase Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak display cabinet, bookcase, or sideboard stamped “Made in Denmark” & comprised of 2 pieces. Upper display hutch w/double doors, gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top
Located in Soquel, CA
Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top
Solid wood table with four tiles inlaid in the top. All of the tiles have the same pattern, eight circl...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 7” Height
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Of Danish Modern Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs France & Son 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant design having wave backrests that fit the curvature of your back to maximize comfort. Upholstered bentwood armrests provide a sizable area for your arms. Solid teak frames...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Danish Modern Ceramic Tile Top Teak Coffee Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Midcentury Danish modern teak and ceramic tile coffee or side table by Nordisk Andels-Eksport. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Beaut...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Stuzi Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Stuzi chair by Uultis Design pairs subtle sophistication with ergonomic comfort, making it a versatile addition to contemporary interiors. *Please check availability prior to pur...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Metal and Teak Teapot, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Metal and Teak Teapot, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Teak
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Count...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Friso Kramer Style Teak and Grey Enameled Daybed
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Friso Kramer style daybed, 1960's. Has newly upholstered Castro beige mattress, gray enameled metal frame and handsome, teak bed ends. The bed frame is in original ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Solid Teak Oval Coffee or Side Table by Niels Bach w/ Pedestal Base
By Niels Bach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Niels Bach designed, solid teak oval side or coffee table with pedestal base. In very good original condition with visible...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Tambour Doors Teak & Iron Small Credenza Record Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Teak tambour door small credenza, with solid iron base by FB Mobler, refinished nice solid pipe iron base and shelf refinished great for records TV Stereo .
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
Located in New York, US
A centerpiece in any space, the Bloom Cabinet is crafted from a combination of teak and walnut, creating a beautiful contrast. Inspired by hibiscus flower, each petals are brought to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
$7,500 / item
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Beautifully designed teak vanity secretary desk by Arne Vodder, a celebrated figure in Danish modern design. This multi-functional piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed Frame with Built-in Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish Teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed features an inset quilted black skai h...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,850 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Console, Hall Table or Desk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A slim and versatile Mid-Century Modern teak console table, or hall table or even use as a narrow desk. It features a reeded decorative architectural motif at the front and the two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchairs, A.P. Stolen, Denmark W/ Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Great Pair of 1960s Hans Wegner Papa Chairs. They include one ottoman and appear to have been re-upholstered in the 1980s. The Fabric is good shape and can ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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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