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Material: Teak
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
Mid-Century Japanese Free Form Stool / Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Japanese Free Form Stool
or plant Stand
Measures 11" in width, 11 " in depth and 16 " in height.
Category
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Top, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish teak coffee table, adorned with exquisite ceramic tiles, is an ideal addition for post-dinner gatherings. The handmade artistic patterns seamlessly blend teak wood and ce...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall 9 Drawer Teak Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall 9 drawer teak dresser by Nordisk Andels-Eksport. Very high quality construction teak dresser with 3 small top drawers and 6 lower large drawers. Very c...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Maple, Teak
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.125"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Teak Wood Table, Natural Finish, Hand-Crafted Modern Organic, Angled Edges
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-crafted teak wood dining table showcases the natural beauty of solid teak, highlighted by rich grain patterns and warm, organic tones. Subtle angled edges on both the table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian modern danish teak 4 door credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern teak credenza on a plinth base with four doors which open to three cabinets with adjustable shelving beside a cabinet with three small drawers over two la...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,539 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s
made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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
$8,464 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sophisticated mid-century tension pole lamp attributed to Stiffel, crafted in the 1950s. This elegant piece features a polished brass structure with three striking cone-shaped shad...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Møller Model 71 Chairs Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Chairs – Model 71 Denmark 1950s Design
Set of 6 original Niels Otto Møller chairs, model 71.
The first design was introduced in 1951, and this set was pr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Tall Buffet Credenza by Austinsuite
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this beautiful tall buffet credenza by renowned British furniture maker Austinsuite, available at Mid Century Traders. Known for its mid-century modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Long Low 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza Drylund
By Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern long and low teak 6 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth with unique inset handle / pulls solid teak. Beautiful teak grain. Very ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Made by Christian Linnebergs mobler. Has 5 small sliding drawers made of solid birch blonde wood. Small E...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Ura Counter Stool with Teak Wood Finish Base and Light Gray Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Modern style counter stool by Uultis with teak wood finish base and light gray upholstered seat. Introducing the Ura counter stool by Uultis, a sophi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upho...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server With Casters. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server / Dry Bar with Casters by Nordic Furniture of Ontario, Canada. Circa 1980s
Features a sleek minimalist design, a long shelf ...
Category
1980s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall teak dresser by Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall dresser designed by Nils Jonsson made by HJN Mobler. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vintage exa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,925 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Sideboard Credenza c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern sideboard, credenza, dry bar, constructed of teak, teak veneer, brass, rosewood and mirror. The cabinet features an asymmetrical case with slidi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is contains two cabinets one with sliding doors a cabinet with drawers and 11 shelves
This ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerring...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet Bookshelf Teak 1960's Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, minimalist, open book case-cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg DK. Beautiful teak with dovetail joints and nice details. The teak has turned to a dar...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner & Andreas Tuck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 Denmark, Scandinavia.
Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans C. Andersen Danish Teak Side Tables Black Tops by Artex of Denmark
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Scandinavian Modern design at its best, simple but elegant. These matching pair of Hans C. Andersen tripod base teak side tables with round black laminate tops by Artex of Denm...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern 7 Drawer Teak Tall dresser by Borge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler of Denmark Tall 7 drawer Dresser. Beautiful teak dresser - with 7 drawers with carved teak handles. Good vintage condition ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Showcase Sideboard Credenza by Bernard Pedersen Model 142
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern showcase sideboard, credenza, made in Denmark by Bernard Pedersen & Son, circa 1960's. The lowercase features tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Features sleek circular recessed pulls that open three dovetail storage dr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean Minimalist lines and elegant curves. The upper cab...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leicester, GB
Please contact us with your country and postcode for the cheapest shipping options. US shipping for this piece £450 which includes a custom-made crate.
This is a beautiful compact vintage bureau...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Martin Aberg Conical Wastepaper Basket of Teak Veneer, Servex Sweden Mid-century
By Servex 1, Martin Åberg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Martin Åberg wastepaper basket made by Swedish Servex.
The conical basket is made of teak veneer.
Nice vintage condition
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves
This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960's Teak Dining Table Designed By Karl-Erik Ekselius For JOC With 3 Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1960's mid-century modern teak dining table with 3 leaves designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius For JOC Vetlanda, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use, each ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish 1960's Low Lounge chairs with Teak Legs and Accents
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool pair of low lounge chairs from the early 1960's with the typical swag seen in Danish furniture of that period. Made in Denmark but we are not sure of the Maker nor Designe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by Austinsuite Danish Style
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning wardrobe made by renowned furniture maker Austinsuite is now available at Mid Century Traders. Crafted from exquisite teak, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Armoire Wardrob...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Model "Euroform" Sofa, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" sofa, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Good original...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror by Nils Jonsson Torring Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern wall mirror by Nils Johnson. Beautiful solid teak and glass mirror with high quality woodworking. Curved corners and details. Labeled - Designed by Nils Joh...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Mid-Century "Model 4508" Teak Folding Tray Table by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen "Model 4508" early edition teak tray table with beautiful removable, round tray and folding base for easy storage and tapered legs. Elegant design. In good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,250 Sale Price
24% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Magazine Record Album Storage Bin by Bruksbo
By Brucksbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern magazine rack, record album caddy, made in Norway designed by Rolf Hesland, for Brucksbo c. 1960's. The teak, and teak veneer case is mounted on it's original chrome and black wheel caster feet. The case retains its original Brucksbo label on verso, as shown. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the finish shows a couple of blemishes, specifically a visible scratch on one panel, and evidence of an old cosmetic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel square ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,470 Sale Price
35% Off
English Circa 1920 Pond Yacht
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming antique pond yacht from England (circa 1920) will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike. Significantly larger than a simple toy, this fa...
Category
20th Century English Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Campaign Chest with Eight Drawers, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a handsome campaign-style chest of drawers, crafted in richly grained teak with brass corner mounts and recessed pull handles. The chest features a practical arrangement of 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard and Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Octagonal wall mirror with frame in solid teak. Ass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Webe Pelican Chair by Louis Van Teeffelen with New Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, "Pelican" chair by Louis Van Teeffelen. Dutch Mid-Century designer Louis van Teeffelen (1921–1972) is most renowned for his furniture designs for Wébé. From 1955 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of Six Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs att. to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, constructed of solid teak with black vinyl seats and back rests. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs - this design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers And lower brace. This danish desk has (2) upper drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain wit...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden compartments and beautifully aged patina!
Hand-crafte...
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. Very Minimalist Cube Teak desk with Chrome square tube legs and chrome knobs. This Desk has (...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$2,640 Sale Price
40% Off
Hans Wegner Teak Daybed, by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional GE258 daybed represents one of Hans Wegner's most iconic and sought-after designs, showcasing the Danish master's unparalleled ability to blend sculptural beauty wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk /Vanity Table/ Cabinet, 1960's, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period vanity or make up table also useable as a desk made in Denmark, 1960.
Teak veneer wood with solid teak handles and feet.
Four drawers and mirror when you ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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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