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Is teak furniture worth it?
Yes, many people believe that teak furniture is worth it. Not only is the material visually appealing, but it is also durable, easy to clean and maintain and resistant to weather effects. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in teak furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find teak furniture and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Dutch Art Deco Asymmetric Side Table, Amsterdam School Style, circa 1925
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An extraordinary designed asymmetric side table, exhibiting a distinctive geometry and craftsmanship Executed in teak - an unusual material for the period, when oak and mahogany were...
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Art Deco Side Tables

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Teak

Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak Side Table w/ Pull Out Tray for Bramin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer Bramin ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
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Vintage 1960s Side Tables

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Wood, Teak

Antique Sculptural Dutch/Indonesian Art Deco floor lamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant and authentic floor lamp dating to the late Colonial period (circa 1920), likely originating from the former Dutch East Indies. The base is hand-turned from solid teak woo...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern “Roundette” Expanding Dining Table by Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Teak

Jens Ingvard Jensen Trèfle Cabinet in Teak, Leather and Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare cabinet was designed and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Jens Ingvard Jensen in the late 1940s. Jensen was one of the few Danish masters who established his workshop outside of Copenhagen, working in Odense, where he designed most of his own models and produced pieces largely on a bespoke basis. Only two examples of this particular model are known. The cabinet features a four-door front with organic quatrefoil cut-outs. Each door panel is clad in fine-grained black leather on the exterior and teak veneer on the interior, allowing the configuration to be reversed: by releasing the interior profiles, the panels can be flipped, creating either an all-teak or leather-front presentation. The leather could also be reinterpreted in another color or material if desired. Brass fittings, keys, hinges, and feet complete the piece with refined detailing. The interior is fitted with shelves and drawers, offering practical storage. The sculptural quatrefoil motifs share a formal affinity with Jean Royère’s Trèfle...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet Sweden
By Viborg Stolefabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An expandable stereo record cabinet with two drawers, record slots, turntable area and storage for your stereo equipment. Manufactured in Sweden in the manner of Viborg Mobelfabrik ,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

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