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Material: Teak
Set of 4 Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant set of four Model 42 dining chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen, showcases the timeless sophistication of Mid-Century Danish design. Crafted from solid teak with a warm,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
$7,962 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Club Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern European club chairs in teak wood with rosewood accents. Leather seats have been replaced and the chairs have been refinished. Great scale and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
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
Italian Office Teak Desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Teak and Cherry Wood Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
A refined Italian desk from the 1960s,designed in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. Elegant p...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,761 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$6,765 Sale Price / set
20% Off
6x 60s/70s Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Möller for J.L. Møllers 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
6x 60s/70s Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Möller for J.L. Møllers 60s
Item: 6x Chairs
Manufacturer: J.L. Møllers
Condition: Good - Vintage
Age: Approx. 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Wi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark
Located in Watford, GB
A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides smoothly and can be locked with a brass toned key. The piece is instant recognisable as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza. Beautiful sideboard in light oak that has (4) drawer and (2) sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves. Inter...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large and Small Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Serving Tray Set, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large and small serving trays made from teak veneer. Suitable as a bed serving set due to its size and raised edges. It was made in Denmark during the 1960s by Silva. The small tray ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$352 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Design Wood Chest of Drawers, Ennio Fazzoli for MIM Roma , Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Design Wood Chest of Drawers, Ennio Fazzoli for MIM Roma , Italy 1960s
An elegant mid‑century chest of drawers, crafted in rich dark colored teak wood by the Italian design house MI...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Restoration Hardware Teak Outdoor Loungers with Black Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of outdoor lounge chairs crafted in solid teak wood by Restoration Hardware, designed with clean modern lines and a versatile low-profile silhouette. Each lounger features an ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Illum Wikkelso Teak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish designed T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. A sculptural modern design with a natural wood finish . The glass gracefully floats on top .
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Easy Armchairs, Teak and Cane, Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Easy Armchairs, Teak and Cane, Chandigarh, 1950s
A striking pair of original Pierre Jeanneret easy armchairs, crafted in solid teak with handwoven cane ba...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Mid century Tri-Wood Expandable Dining Table by Milo Baughman with 2 Leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American Danish style dining table by Milo Baughman. Beautiful tri-wood veneer table made in USA. Amazing teak, rosewood and walnut table. Made circa 1960 all blac...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
$2,475 Sale Price
50% Off
French Art Deco Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, French Art Deco console table with a lyre, U-shaped base. The dominant wood is solid teak, with ebonized borders around the apron and the base; and a combination of ebon...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern light Teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with glides a...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Solid Teak Book-Matched Live Edge Dining Table
Located in Buffalo, WY
This is a truly unique piece of functional art, book-matching two pieces of live edge teak to create a dining table that is the focal point of the home. Expertly crafted out of 100% ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai 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
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
Pair of Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Caramel Upholstery, Customizable Tress Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Tress teak wood dining chairs designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with distressed caramel upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Tress dining chairs bring a refined blend of elegance and comfort, crafted with a solid teak wood frame that celebrates natural wood variations, giving each chair its unique character. The distressed caramel upholstery enhances the vintage appeal of these chairs, while the smooth matte teak finish provides a velvety touch and warmth. Designed with high-quality multi-laminated sheets in the backrest and seat, they’re coated with durable, high-density foam, ensuring long-lasting comfort and support.
A distinctive braided detail on the backrest, available in black or beige rope, adds an element of sophistication and intricate craftsmanship. This pair of Tress chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
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
Art deco fold out bar cube in the manner of Otto Schulz, Sweden 1920s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bar cube by unknown Swedish designer and maker. High quality crafts piece with beautiful attention to details and color. Black lacquered birch and elm wood with geometrical inlays on...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Elm, Teak, Lacquer, Paint
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
Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
Category
2010s Israeli Teak Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, 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
$1,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Teak Hall Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant teak hallway cabinet from Sweden, crafted in the 1960s. The cabinet features a balanced design with two sliding doors on either side and two central drawers, providing versat...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
XXL Italian Mid-Century Standing Mirror w/ Shelf, Carved Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large Italian Mid-Century standing mirror showcases the sophisticated craftsmanship of 1960s Italian design. Hand-carved wooden frame features gracefully curved edges and beaut...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
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
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 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
Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak Wood with Light Beige Cotton Fabric - Stemma Line
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Uultis Design, a Brazilian firm renowned for its refined modern aesthetics and exceptional craftsmanship, the Stemma dining chair blends sculptural elegance with everyday...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Pair of White Fine Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century White Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers , bedside tables, nightstands. Solid construction with dovetail construction drawers flawlessly operating.
Measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gispen Dining or Conference Table with Golden Teak Top and Black and Steel Frame
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured in February of 1972 by renowned Dutch furniture maker Gispen (as shown by the so-called "Quality sticker" on the bottom of the table top) this generously sized conference or dining table features a black enameled steel frame with brushed steel accents and original lightly refinished golden teak...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak wood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid teak coffee table. Amazing jointery on legs very sturdy and great design.
Located in Brooklyn NYC. No Labels or MFG marks.
Style of Hvidt & Mølgaard
Measures
17.50...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Anglo-Indian with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and carved and pierced details. The wood is most likely teak. I think it could work well from wall to table.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Console Table and Arched Mirror with Brass Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Console Table and Arched Mirror, design attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, circa 1960s. Perfect place to store your k...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bar Serving Cart Teak Mid-century by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Stunning mid-century Italian teak and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca and manufactured by Cassina in the 1950s.
The two-tiered serving trolley has a rectangular shape with ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Teak Wood Framed Chairs, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chairs. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,590 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Dining Room Sets Teak Wood Brass Italian Design Extendable Table
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury dining room sets teak wood brass Italian design extendable table
Table cm. 80 x 90, inches 32 x 36 height cm.73, inches 2.2, tab...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,124 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Here you have all the important elements for the coziest of lounge chairs. Well padded leather cushions rest in a canvas sling, suspended in a cantilever frame. The sling and cantile...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen. Great sized credenza with 3 front sliding doors that have sculpted finger pulls. Behind the doors are 2 Adjus...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Nightstands Single Drawer Late 1960s Scandinavian Petite Cabinets
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matching night stands, made in Denmark, backside ink stamp markings. Drawers working smoothly.
W 19.75 × D 17.25 × H 23 in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Two Teak nightstands Dutch 1960s
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two Teak nightstands. Comes with there original Black Glass tray.
Good condition. Typical 1960s.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$798 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brutalism Solid Metal Bar Stools Teak Slats
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A sculptural bar stool from the Flow Collection, designed by John Reeves for Henry Hall Designs, crafted from 100% recycled aluminum with a heavy zin...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc
$1,200 / item
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A superb example of Pierre Jeanneret’s minimal yet robust Chandigarh furniture designs, this original daybed features its signature rectilinear teak frame with mortise-and-tenon join...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Nesting Tables, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant pair of teak nesting tables made in Denmark.
Smaller table dimension: 19.75” x 16.5” x 17.75”h
Category
Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$197 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Long Bench in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
9ft bench in veneered teak which can be used both as seating and as a coffee or sofa table. This bench shows a very beautiful authentic patina.
The glides are made out of copper.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bengt Johan Gullberg, Console Table, Metal, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A console or adjustable multi-use table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg and produced by Gullberg Trading Company, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Top can rest on either side of base, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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