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Material: Teak
Modern Teak Armchair with Light Beige Fabric Upholstery - Mince Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Mince armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, featuring a light beige Faded White Plain Weave fabric and a firm comfort level. *Ple...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Wood, Fabric
$1,700 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish mid-century wall lamp featuring a solid teak and oak arm supporting a cone-shaped metal shade. The shade is decorated with intricate perforations depicting star constellati...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish Teak Starburst Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury Danish teak coffee table comes with sculptural solid teak legs and intricate veneer work in the shape of a bursting star on the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Dining Table with Sculptural Root-Inspired Base and 98-Inch Top, Radi Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Radi dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis presents a bold expression of contemporary design through a sculptural teak wood base that evokes the aerial roots of tree...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Serving Side Table with Wrapped Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Andersen inspired Mid-Century teak serving or side table with tray top featuring gimp wrapped handles. There is a lower shelf for extra storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Adjustable Teak Table Vanity Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This large vanity mirror was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It features an adjustable teak framed mirror on teak stand.
Condition is very good with just minor ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique sofa. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay (1934-2021), kno...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
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
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. As usual very good quality with equally beautiful patina.
The wall unit consists of:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Bookshelf Attr. to Bender Madsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to Bender Madsen, these Danish wall-mounted bookshelves showcase the clean lines and warm wood tones central to Scandinavian modernism. The open, floating design is accent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines: bank of drawers, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of draw...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Campo & Graffi sideboard in teak and bamboo reed weaving by Home, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A modular sideboard in wood and metal with drawers and sliding doors covered in bamboo reed weaving, Italian production by "Home Collection Turin", design by Franco Campo and Carlo G...
Category
1950s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Midcentury Italian Gianfranco Frattini Two Tier Teak Sideboard
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s teak sideboard is attributed to Gianfranco Frattini. Unusual two tier design with the tallest section consisting of a cabinet with a fold down door a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Stunning Mid century 2 Drawer teak nightstands Made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early deco mid century 2drawer teak veneer nightstands made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century bedside tables. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer with brass handle. Simple small set of bedside tables with a lower shelf under drawer. Clean inside and out. Mad...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Cognac Leather & Teak Lounge Chair
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 preci...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Johannes Anderson Rounded Danish Teak Coffee Table w/ Lip & Lower Rattan Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table with rattan lower shelf and tapered legs designed by Johannes Anderson. Surfboard like top with carved lip edge. Lightly refinished with some rem...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Suite de 4 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 60, dans le style des designers danois Niels Otto Moller ou Kai Kristiansen, en teck, beau travail du bois tout en courbes, assises totalemen...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,792 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two easy chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The easy chairs are named as 'model 218', have a teak frame and the original beige cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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
Danish Modern Rosewood and Stainless Nutcracker and Teak Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A great rosewood and stainless steel nutcracker with a butcher block concave bowl. Denmark, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wooden Danish Table Lamps, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern table lamps. The sculpted wooden bases hold these lamps in an artful and graceful way. The shades are ivory with navy banding and are new. The lamps...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Linen
$520 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Swedish Mid-Century Teak Tripod Side Table with Brass Ring
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare mid-century tripod side table, Swedish design from 1950s. Unknown manufacturer. Teak veneer top, three beech spoke legs held together by a brass ring.
Disassembled for shipping.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,401 Sale Price
34% Off
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
Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter Lovig
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the world’s most comfortable chair' this recently reupholstered piece in fine Italian black leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Wing-Shaped Teak Wood Wall Mirror with Natural Finish, Left Side, Ali Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Ali teak wood wall mirror by Studio + A! for Uultis embodies a perfect blend of lightness and elegance, bringing a touch of nature's beauty to any corner of your home. Named afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Teak Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Teak Rectangle Danish Modern extension dining table with (2) nesting pull out leaves. This table has Solid teak apron and tapered legs. This table is in beautiful conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Oval Teak Dining Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish dining table, circa 1960's. Oval top is framed in solid scalloped teak edging, the center panels are golden veneer with book-matched grain. Add in the leaves to extend as...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,195 / item
Sculptural Carved Teak Scandinavian Modern Wood Puzzle Box Richard Rothbard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sculptural Carved Teak Scandinavian Modern Wood Puzzle Box Richard Rothbard . Hidden 3 compartments with insert protectors for jewelry , small storage piec...
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$296 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs by Neils Moller / J.L.Moller, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of eight dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller, made in Denmark by J.L.Moller Mobelfabrik circa 1960's. The set consists of two arm chairs ( model 62 ) and six side chairs ( model 78 ). The chairs have solid teak frames with papercoard seats. This set has been professionally restored and is in excellent, clean, ready to use condition. Rare form not often seen on the market, almost never seen in a large set of eight. Elegant, chic and sophisticated iconic Danish Mid Century Modern chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Jens Quistgard for Lovig Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning example of Danish modern design, this vintage teak credenza by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Dansk features beautifully crafted tambour doors that glide smoothly behind the ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak veneer, brass and semi frosted glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 5.25” W x 4.25” D
Bulb Specifications:...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directional Dining Table designed by Milo Baughman
Located in Fraser, MI
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Directional Dining Table designed by Milo Baughman. The table measures 72" by 39" by 29.5" tall with two leave...
Category
1960s Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
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
$1,013 / set
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving. The frame has unusual curvy bent steel sides and features 3 shelves with back gua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo®
This Solid Teak Outdoor Dining Chair - The Suelo® is beautifully constructed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Modern Sofa Sleeper
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern sofa sleeper designed by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Converts from sofa to bed by simply sliding the frame forward. Beautiful original fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser by Torben Strandgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern Teak credenza dresser by Torben Strandgaard Danish Modern teak sideboard center door with pull out drawer and shelf flanked by 8 drawers. Beautiful teak car...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of twelve shelves, one bar-container with hinged door and in...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dry Bar / Serving Cart by PBJ Mobler. Circa 1970s
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dry Bar / Serving Cart by PBJ Mobler, Denmark. Circa 1970s
Features a quintessential Scandinavian modern sleek design, a wonderful teak wood g...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish modern Petite teak cabinet by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak petite cabinet by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India
Located in New York, NY
A small inlaid side table in octagonal shape, handcrafted in India out of seasoned teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay.
Inla...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
Unusual Asymmetrical Borge Mogensen Long Harvest Dining Table w/ 2 Drop Leaves
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and unusual drop leaf Borge Mogensen long Harvest dining table in old growth teak for the top and oak for the base. A very unusual design is that one side is shallower then the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
1960s Intarsa Drink Tray
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19.5" wide x 1.5" deep x 12.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Danish Mid Century Modern Magazine Rack c. 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural, architectural Danish Mid Century Modern magazine rack, circa 1950/1960's. This piece is constructed of solid teak, with dowels of a lighter color wood, perhaps birch. Rar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish modern walnut and beech relief cabinet by David Blomberg, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by David Blomberg. Produced in Sweden by his own company Sala Möbelfabrik during the 1940s. Made from Walnut veneer with beech inlays and solid beech wood legs and r...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak desk, dating from the 1960’s.
It is of amazing quality and has an incredible design. The ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,374
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners, and steel screw details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl and one small tear in the arm sling that have been reglued & repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
This safari chair is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! This is a SPECTACULAR vintage safari lounge chair model “Chelsea” designed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
Ry-100 in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner. Manufactured by Ry Møbler. Model RY-100, Denmark, 1960s. The wall unit consists of 4 cabinets (inside with shelves, one with glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Sideboard in Teak by H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
This magnificent sideboard is produced by H.P. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. There are two sliding doors, four drawers and shelves. The sideboard is finished in teak and is in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
19th century solid teak Anglo-Indian campaign chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a particularly nice set of 19th century Anglo-Indian campaign drawers. This set is made from solid teak which has taken on a beautiful patina over the years and has the nices...
Category
19th Century Antique 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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