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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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, 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...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Teak 47-Inch Top Coffee Table with Jaguar Inspiration, Black Base, Pantê Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with 47-Inch teak top and black metal base. The Pantê coffee table combines artistry and practicality, featuring a 47-inch organic-shap...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model 'AT-10' Teak and Cane, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A midcentury design from Hans J. Wegner model AT-10 coffee table for Andreas Tuck in Denmark, 1950s. A piece of craftmanship features a solid teak top with a beautifully detailed ra...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
$2,664 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Sideboard, Model 20, by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, this double sideboard exemplifies Danish Modernism. Solidly constructed of oiled teak, the piece featu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
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
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...
Category
18th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paint
Poul Cadovius modular Teak Wall system Denmark 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall system 1960s Denmark .consisting of . 3 uprights
Three cabinets . One display Glass door cabinet ,One Large Three drawers cabinet ,and one small cabinets wi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair for Gustav Bahus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern Bambi armchair designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus in Norway circa1950s. This iconic Bambi design is exceptionally crafted in teak wood with lon...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage German Modern King size teak veneer bed Frame with springs headboard and footboard. Just add a Mattress. Fits King size mattress does not need a box spring. Located in Brookl...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Studio Craft Handmade midcentury Solid teak sofa or daybed or twin bed frame in teak wood with slatted frame backrest. No Cushions and no side arms or back rest cushions. Use ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,525 Sale Price
35% Off
Lounge Chair, by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G. Laauser in 1955. This elegant piece features a beautifully sculpted teak wood frame with a gently steamed backrest, show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Teak and Green Leather Danish Sofa by Hjellegjerde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of Scandinavian design. This Hjellegjerde sofa oozes style and craftsmanship, it features a channeled bucket style seat in dark forest green leather with nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,600 / item
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
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Customizable Teak Armchair with Oatmeal Upholstery and Rounded Back – Fane Line
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural teak wood armchair upholstered in Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric, the Fane armchair brings organic elegance and refined comfort to any space....
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Mid Century Teak & Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless
Made in Norway in the 80s
Category
1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Poul H. Poulsen Gangsø Møbler Danish Tile Top Dining Table in Teak, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Poul H. Poulsen Gangsø Møbler Danish Tile Top Dining Table in Teak,Signed
Offered for sale is a vintage Danish Modern dining table from Gangsø Møbler circa 1960s. The table is a dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Danish Modern Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Danish Modern Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, 1960s
A remarkable example of Danish modern design, this tambour credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla M...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Danish Mid Century Modern Poul Jensen Z Chair for Selig c. 1960's
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Voguish architectural lounge chair by Poul Jensen for Selig, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This iconic chair features a dramatic solid teak frame, with loose cushion seat and back cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Swedish light Teak Credenza by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and 2 sliding doors by Erik Worts. Has a with a pair of sliding doors opening to adjustable shelves centering four drawers. Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern EU/NU-11 Japanese Series wall cabinets.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Utrecht.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
The EU-11 wall ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Mirror, 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 Modern Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This refined wall light from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Crafted in Germany, it features elegant teak elements and straw lampshades, creating a warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Textile
Severin Hansen, Side Tables, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak side tables designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 16.25” H x 19.25” W x 12.55” D
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Chairs – Model 16, Teak Dining Chairs, Uldum Møbelfab
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs – Model 16, Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish Design, Teak & Grey Upholstery
A magnificent set of six teak dining chairs designed by Johannes ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama – Model GE6 Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama – Model GE6 Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960
A classic Danish modern daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, model GE6, crafted in teakwood with newly uph...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs By Erik Buch for Funder Schmidt & Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch for Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The set consists of six side chairs, con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Teak Jewelry Box Scandinavian Danish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modernist teak jewelry box with inside mirror. Stamped "Genuine Teak Wood". Solid teak wood with beautiful grain. Sculptural...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho 1960's
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960.
At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakur...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves.
The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Minimalist Desk or Vanity Tray Organizer Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern period or Minimalist style desk or vanity teak wood tray organizer. Piece has three compartment and can work well on a desk or on a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Room Table Mo. 215 by Farstrup, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Mo. 215 extendable dining room table.
Design by Farstrup Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak round tapered legs with origi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,332 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, metal, and glass wall lights designed and produced by Stilnovo in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.75"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Unusual 1960's Danish Sculptural Teak Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1960's Danish Sculptural Teak Tripod Floor Lamp attributed to Svend Aage Jessen.. Wonderful sculptural design.. Art / Sculpture.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
August Abode Finish Samples
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finish samples are sold per sample, not as a set. When ordering, please specify which finish you'd like.
Please keep in mind the natural variation inherent to wood. Stained pieces ...
Category
2010s Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Teak, Walnut, Burl
$25 / item
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish teak & oak cabinet, circa 1960s. Sliding door cabinet with book matched veneer, darling finger pulls and contrasting oak legs. Tiny home living!
Unrestored item with option ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet .
Measures 39.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 40.25" in height. Knee clearance is 28.5 and pull out...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring ten drawers, chromed steel base, and the or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Philips “Cs 2358 A” Tv Set in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 23.75″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 36.75″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and cushions with teak frame and Accents. Labeled underneath. Made in Denmark. Located ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Brutalist Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$11,858 / item
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak butcher block round cutting board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The board is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.75"D x 2"H and has a juice...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted teak extension dining table
By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik
Denmark, Circa 1960s
Measures: 63.5"W x 41.5"D x 28.75"H. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King headboard by Svend Åge Madsen made in Denmark in wonderful condition. Really nice headboard with solid teak wood details. Made by Falste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Floating teak nightstands by Aksel Kjærsgaard, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of floating night stands in solid teak by renowned designer and furniture maker Aksel Kjærsgaard. Elegant simple and built to last. They are wide and gives your glass, your boo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and teak pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 125.5 ” H x 19.75” Diameter
Overall height varies with cord length
...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mother — Teak and Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Sconce by Evam
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Mother sconce is an ode to light and nurture. Crafted from reclaimed teak and inlaid with mother of pearl, it balances earthy warmth with celestial shimmer. The round form, embed...
Category
2010s Indian International Style Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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
Teak Mid century Danish dining set wishbone chairs lenor Larsen upholstery
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Wide and comfortable seats, six Chairs, two captains chairs ebonized. Seats covered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet and in excellent shape.
Trestle table expands from 72" to 96" with a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture and Decor
Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.
While teak credenzas, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”
Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability. “Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”
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