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Material: Teak
8 Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Erling Torvits
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish dining chairs by Erling Torvits, circa 1960's. Beautiful, elegant lines of solid teak! Floating seat, ergonomic airy backrest and cross supports. Original fabric with min...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Two Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair For Swedese 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chairs For Swedese 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Desk Organizer Letter Tray in Teak by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern teak desk organizer or letter tray by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 8.5." deep ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Komfort teak leather armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen impresses with its organic shapes, which look great in any setting. The delicate teak frame in a warm shade is in excellent condition. The caramel-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Expanding Teak Dining Table by Faarup Mobelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
28.50in H x 68in W - 105in W x 35.50in D
2x Extension Leaf 18.50in
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Stemlite Organic Nordic Modern Turned Natural Teak Wood Table Lamp by Designline
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING!
An artisan handmade table lamp by Design Line. It features a solid turned teak wood base with a handblown frosted white shade which gives of...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
Unique Mid century modern small teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 4 drawer dresser designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser with solid flat teak handles and birch drawer construct...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,590 Sale Price
30% Off
Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in white linen Auping Netherlands 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six matching dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler, made in Denmark circa 1960's.
The chairs feature solid teak frames, with tweed upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Teak Friedrich Landwehr Möbelfabrik Credenza
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice teak Credenza. The credenza consists of 4 drawers with two doors. The piece still has its original skeleton key
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine teak Danish Modern expanding desk attributed to Arne Vodder. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Finished on all 4 sides with 3 graduated drawers and additional storage on back side. Side o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
King Size Customizable Teak Bed with White Fabric Upholstery, Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow King size teak wood bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with white fabric. Experience the perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship with the Elbow...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Large Danish Teak Art Sofa or Coffee Table by Ox-Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee table with ceramic tiles featuring a circular pattern. The base is made of solid teak and shows beautiful joinery. The design is signed "OX ART".
Made in Denmark in the 1970s,...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Restored Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Danish modern solid teak rocker attributed to Frank Reeenskaug. Frame restored with a fresh teak oil finish and new webbing. Seat and back cushions brand new custom made by our exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.2” H x 3.9” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.6” H...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Table Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz - a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large pair of lamps by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Wonderful tan color with faint blue speckles with patterned detail around bulge.
These lamps were...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Ivory Upholstery, Open-Back Design, Mat Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Mat teak wood dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with ivory fabric seat cushion. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Mat dining chair seamlessly bl...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Midcentury Danish Modern 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool by Kurt Ostervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured in the early 1960s. Classic 1960s design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its original yellow wool fabric and raised on legs of solid teak. We recommend that the sofa be...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak and Paper Cord Niels O. Moller Dining Chairs 71
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chairs model no. 71 designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark. Features sculptural natural teak wood frames and retains the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
This bunk bed measures: 41.25 wide x 77.75 deep x 58 inches high
The nightstand attachment measures 10.75 ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog & Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass / teak base fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60W each double glass shade green and white. Designed by Hammerborg model „Senior“ E7163/1 and produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
A Pair Of Teak Danish Mirrors With Shelves Aksel Kjersgaard 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Danish modern, teak mirrors with shelves by Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, model #180.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s
Wonderful pair of single bedframes including their original steel sprung mattress support.
Designed from ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark.
Very nice overall condition, freshly oiled teak.
53x23 inch work surface with nice teak wood grain.
Six drawers,...
Category
1960s Danish 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
Mid Century Teak Extending Dining Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary Danish Mid Century vintage teak and wenge Model 550 space saving dining table designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
$8,026 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Teak and Leather Dining Chair Mod. 178 by Johannes Andersen for Bramin
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare organic shaped Scandinavian Modern teak dining chair was designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s and produced by Bramin Mobler, mod. no 178.
It features a solid teak w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
100% Solid Teak Mid-Century Dining Table in Smooth Anthracite
Located in Buffalo, WY
Vintage mid-century design is the inspiration behind this table. The natural solid hardwood top is handcrafted with a chamfered edge to compliment the angles of the solid hardwood ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Wood Sphere/Ball Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture is a hand carved reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere. The outer section is polished and the inner root left untouched in contrast. By leaving the live edge it give...
Category
1990s Malaysian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teakwood Night Stand by Arne Vodder for Vamo
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak bedside table from the 1960s.
The high-quality workmanship and the elegant design make the small piece of furniture a real favourite.
Another us...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Console Table with Cane and 63-Inch Glass Top - Plot Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot teak wood console table designed by Uultis Studio with 63-inch wide cane and glass top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Plot console...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cane, Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid teak and teak veneer.
Three original drawe...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,374 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
Scandinavian Modern D Scan Dining Chairs Teak Frames & Oatmeal Fabric Set of 4
By D-Scan
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan dining chairs comprised of teak frames & oatmeal tweed fabric, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping ...
Category
1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$56 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bench 400 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Model 400 bench by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll International in the late 1960s/early 1970s.
The bench consists of seven teak wood slats and a delicate black lacquered steel...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box
By Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk, attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has an ingenius design that allows the drawer box to slide to the right or the left underneath ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arra...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Extendable Teak Dining Table, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Extendable Teak Dining Table, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining table in teak with two pull out extension leaves.
Measurements:
Not extended: 139.5 x...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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
Mette Armchair by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp Denmark 1960s
Located in Kampen, NL
The Mette armchair, designed by Arnold Madsen and Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp between 1960 and 1969, is a striking example of Danish modern design. Crafted with an elegant oak frame...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Danish Mid Century Niels Otto Moller Refractory Style Extension Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish midcentury dining table designed by Niels Otto Moller, made by J.L. Moller of teak with concealed draw leaves which extend out from the sides. The table is teak, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
RARE Set of 2 Floor Lamps from Shelbourne Hotel, Miami Beach, USA, c. 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
This captivating set of two Mid-Century Modern floor lamps, once gracing the Shelbourne Hotel lobby on Miami Beach since its 1940 opening, merges historical allure with timeless desi...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
1970’s Scandinavian Modern D Scan Teak Draw Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By D-Scan
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan teak draw leaf expanding dining table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new s...
Category
1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. C 1970s
Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare set of 12, Twelve dining chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Teak and newly reupholstered in high quality brown Faux Leather. 10 side chairs and 2 captains chairs ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak tall 5 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple design with inset handles with black lacquer paint. Very stunning curved design and te...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for t' Spectrum in Plum with Teak Armrests, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely small settee with black enameled metal frame and outreaching teak armrests. Engineer-designer Martin Visser (1922-2009), who oversaw manufacturing and developed the collection...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Danish Modern Teak Ice Bucket Dansk Jens Quistgaard Style 1960s Denmark
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Ice Bucket in the Style of Dansk, Jens Quistgaard – 1960s, Denmark.
A striking example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this vintage teak ice buck...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
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
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Czechoslovakian Leather & Wood Gymnastic Pommel Horse, Adjustable Height
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage gymnastic pommel horse made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s, featuring adjustable height for versatile use. Constructed with thick natural leather upholstery, a solid wood bod...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Minimal mid century desk / dressing table in Teak by G Plan Danish style
Located in Leicester, GB
A compact mid-century desk/dressing table with a drawer by G Plan.
Dating from 1967 and designed by Richard Bennett, this teak dressing table has a minimalist and modern design. Th...
Category
1960s 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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