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Material: Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965.
Category
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
Johannes Andersen iconic teak nightstands with oak legs from the 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning set of nightstands by renowned Danish designer Johannes Andersen. Crafted from rich teak with a matching teak frame, these elegant cube-shaped nightstands feature two drawer...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
HEWN Modern Dining Chair, Sculptural Slab Side Chair, Accent Chair, Vanity Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Contemporary lines with hand sculpted facets define this simple yet strong dining side chair. The sculpted slabs are inspired by the multitude of natural slabs that we select from to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Teak Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Eames Style Conference Table by Castelli - Teak Top Aluminum Segmented Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conference table combines the iconic Eames segmented base design with substantial teak construction. Castelli manufactured the polished aluminum and black powder coated base, featuri...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs Fritz Hansen Series 7 Ant Chairs Arne Jacobsen Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s Vintage Fritz Hansen Model 3107 Series 7 "Ant" Dining Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, mfg. date 1976. In used, but good condition. Set of 4 vintage “series 7” chairs designed...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Danish modern teak credenza with sliding doors by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern teak sideboard with sliding doors with vertical concave pulls. Designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. The sliding doors open to three cabinet spaces with adjustable sh...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
1960s Floating Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this beautiful example of mid-century modern design.
Whether placed in a living space, dining area, or office, this floating sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century 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
Franco Albini Cicognino Side Table in Wood by Poggi Pavia, 1970s Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This exquisite Cicognino side table, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia in the 1970s, is a timeless piece of Italian design. Crafted from high-quality wood, this t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$3,090 Sale Price
42% Off
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This teak setup has two drawer cabinets, two display cabinets and six bookshelves. Alway...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Secrétaire a rullo Bröderna Gustafssons
By Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Brescia, IT
Secrétaire scandinavo in teak con chiusura a rullo, maniglie e gambe in legno rossastro con puntali in ottone. Etichetta originale del fabbricante.
Elegante secrétaire anni ’50 in t...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Nesting End Tables, Set of 3
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury modern, solid Teak wood nesting end tables
In the manner of Hans Wegner
Unique, sculpted stretcher detail on these compared to similar teak nesting table sets.
No mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,250 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Hand-Carved Ibex Book Ends, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern book ends.
Striking Indonesian design from the 1970s.
Solid teak frames with original hand-carved Ibex sculpture.
This wonderful pair ...
Category
1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Model 70-15 Occasional Chair for Selig, c. 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Denver, CO
A hard-to-find, rare Model 70-15 Occasional Chair Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This single chair is in fabulous condition. It features a Teak frame with no scratching, fadi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama – Model GE6 Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
21st Century Mocha Color Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during camping trips...
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Indoor Outdoor Solid Teak Wood and Woven Twist Natural Rope Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Enhance your indoor / outdoor dining experience with this stylish solid teak wood dining chair featuring natural rope accents. Crafted from high-quality teak wood, this chair offers ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat Sofa in cognac patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Teak, 1960's
A rare and characterful loveseat by Danish designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, upholstered in its original cogna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door File Cabinet with Key 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant versatyle tambour door file cabinet with key , great piece for a danish modern , mid century home office. brass key to lock documents. we have oiled and cleaned the piece som...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
"Fresco" series designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan.
Maker's label inside door.
This piece in excellent con...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967
Located in Portland, OR
Original Mid Century Modern two section Danish style teak bookcase on cabinet, by G-Plan from the " Form Five " range, designed by Roger Bennett, 1967.
This very stylish mid century ...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak. With handles and legs in brass.
Made by A. J. Iversen in the 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Danish Mid-Century Carved Teakwood Bison, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Danish mid-century carved teakwood bison.
Reportedly purchased from Den Permanente, Copenhagen, in the early 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Den Permanente was a Co-operativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by Beautility Danish Style
By Beautility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning armoire made by British furniture maker Beautility, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe embodies minimalist Danish st...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 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
$820 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Dresser by Boge Mogensen for Soberg Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Danish Modern eight drawer dresser, designed by Borge Mogensen, made by Soborg Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's. The cabinet is constructed of teak with blonde wood, prob...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ansager Mobler Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ansager Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 66 wide x 39.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and cream white parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Small staining to vintage lampshade as illustrated.
Overall Dimensions (inche...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Pendant lamp Maria Lindeman for Idman, 1950's Scandinavian Modern
By Maria Lindeman, Idman
Located in Chicago, IL
Maria Lindeman
Pendant lamp
Idman, circa 1950's. Finland.
Hardwired.
Teak slats, glass, enameled steel, brass, plastic
12.5" h × 7.25"d
A beautiful and classic Scandinavian modern...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Designed by Folke Ohlsson. Single drawer teak nightstands Made in circa 1960 in Sweden. Labeled underneath.
24.5" x 18.5"...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall teak dresser by Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall dresser designed by Ejvind A. Johansson. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vintage example of simp...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-27-B by Pierre Jeanneret - This double-sided low cupboard, known as “5-hole rack” or "file rack” by Pierre Jeanneret, usually made in solid sisso (Indian rosewood) or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern tall bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern 5 shelf bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves. Nice teak wood grain. Ready for use. Made In Denmark Located in Brooklyn nyc.
Dimensions: H 51" x W 28" x D 12"
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Credenza by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century credenza was designed and manufactured by Beautility Furniture in England during the 1960s. This is a striking, uniquely designed credenza, with a teak cabin...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tree Trunk Side Table Solid Teak Wood Bleached Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. This table was crafted from a solid trunk of teak wood. To achieve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Le Corbusier - Authentic LC-TAT-07-A - the Minister’s Desk Circa 1955
By Le Corbusier
Located in Hasselt, VLI
It's not just a desk. It's the LC-TAT-07-A.
A very rare and unique modernist piece, the Minister’s Desk, also known as the LC-TAT-07-A from Chandigarh, was designed by Le Corbusier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Bordum & Nielsen
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Danish mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / media console.
By Bordum og Nielsen.
Maker's label on back.
"Danish Furnituremakers' Control" brand inside....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, modernist pendant lamp T-32, teak and metal, Sweden 1950s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp model T-32, designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by renowned Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1950s. This unusual piece showcases the ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212.
It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black.
The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe. Has five drawers on the right and a cabinet door on the left with 2 felt lined drawers and adjustable shelves. Sits on a...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Felt, Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian mid-century three drawer console table in teak. Sleek design and ample storage make it a perfect addition to any living space.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,267 Sale Price
30% Off
Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and measuring just over 5ft in length and almost 3 ft tall, it is a massive piece of fu...
Category
19th Century Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson.
Manufacturer: DUX.
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specifications: Teak.
Condition:
These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Curved Black Wood Backlit Beveled Mirror by Ico Parisi for ISA, 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and incredibly rare backlit mirror in curved lacquered black teak with a central beveled mirror designed by Ico Parisi and produced by ISA Bergamo in Italy in 1968.
In...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Teak Sofa with Leather Webbing by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, made from teak with sculptural details. The amazing leather webbing backrest makes this sofa a real room jewel. Seat upholstered in cream fabric.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak cube / square table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp: 7.25" x 3.88" x 3.88" (H x W x D)
Dimensions of Shade: 4" x 8.25" x 6.25" (T x B x H)...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lighted Bookcase Display or Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Scandinavian Modern teak lighted bookcase, display or entertainment cabinet composed of 3 separate sections, 2 sides each with 5 adjustable shelves & 1 fixed ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small Teak Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative table lamp crafted in solid teak with a geometric pattern of assembled wood pieces, creating a warm and vibrant surface. The lamp is fitted with a new, classic pleated sha...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.
Located in London, GB
G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins.
A longer than usual mid-century teak sideboard.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century 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
Cane, Teak, Glass
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
Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company!
Incredible hand worked brass!
Hand cut and formed teak trim!
Exceeding rare!
The finest mid century pole lamp in the world!
This Italian brass & teak pole lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sculptured Table Lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A beautifully understated pair of table lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, a Swedish lighting firm known for clean lines and exceptional craftsmanship.
Made in solid teak with organic...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern teak filing cabinet featuring clean lines and warm wood grain. The piece is accented with elegant brass handles and offers practical storage in a compact footpri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model for Herman Miller USA, 1952
Materials: teak, aluminum
Dimensions: 41" h x 40" w x 19 1/2" d
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture and Decor
Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.
While teak credenzas, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”
Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability. “Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”
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