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Material: Teak
Italian Antique Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Italian cabinet. It is probably quite old, dating back to the 1700s or 1800s. The texture it has acquired over the years gives it a dignified appearance that is ...
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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Teak Furniture

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Teak

19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Buddhist Manuscript Chest - Trunk. Antique Burmese Sadaik Chest of the Mandalay Period. Once used to hold Buddhist texts and the likes of devotional practice. Wonderfully decorated Gilt over black with Buddhist scenes of teaching, followers, temples, and elephant on one side. Teak hard wood top lifts off the chest for storage. Can be used as blanket chest, bedside, table with storage, stand for display or collection. An beautiful antique decorative chest...
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1890s Thai Antique Teak Furniture

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Teak

Danish MCM Tambor Roll Front Teak Credenza Cabinet Kai Kristiansen Feldballes
Located in Portland, OR
A good diminuitive tambor roll front Danish Mid Century Modern teak cabinet/credenza, circa 1960, by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik. The cabinet is of diminuitive form and has twin tambor roll-front doors, enclosing four storage areas, the cabinet is raised on circular tapered legs. The cabinet is made from figured grain teak and is in excellent condition, this elegant & classic MCM cabinet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen, Armchair, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak "Metropolitan" armchair designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 28.5"W x 19.5"D ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Gispen Dining or Conference Table with Golden Teak Top and Black and Steel Frame
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Steel

Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade. This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Sheepskin, Teak

Easy chair by Juul Kristensen for JK Denmark, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage easy chair designed by Juul Kristensen for JK Denmark 1960s. The frame of the armchair is in solid teak and the cushions are in beige wool. Very good condition and mar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Wool, Teak

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Ceramic, Teak

A solid teak Italian mid-century dining table, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A unique and elegant dining table crafted from solid teak, originating from Italy in the 1950s. Perfect for adorning a generous hospitality space, this table stands out for its hig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Squared Teak Dining Table Produced, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare French mid century squared wooden dining center table in teak by Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh / Punjab India, 1950s. In good vintage condition ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

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...
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19th Century Antique Teak Furniture

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Teak

Antique Presentation Insignia Box, Italian, Campaign Chest, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation insignia box. An Italian, cased medal and epaulette campaign chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating and rare piece of m...
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Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Teak Furniture

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Teak, Walnut

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Teak Furniture

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Rope, Teak

Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching in color, but taken in different lighting. Some glare to wood on photos.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Teak Wood Pedestal Burnt Finish Stunning Wood Textures, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite teak wood pedestal showcases the natural beauty of the wood, featuring stunning, intricate textures that highlight its rich grain. The dark burnt finish adds a dramati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture

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Wood, 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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Steel

Wall Mirror by Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
A delicate mirror with a thin brass loop frame. An absolute design classic in a very rare version on a teak board (!) from the 1950s. The brass mirror was designed by the Austrian de...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Vintage Rattan Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century bar set featuring a wood-slat front, sleek laminate top, and (2) Rattan stools. The open shelving provides practical storage while maintaining a light, modern pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern Danish dresser crafted from richly grained teak. Features distinctive sculptural handles that add visual interest to its clean, minimalist design—an elega...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Carlo de Carli Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Coat Rack by Fiarm, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This teak plywood hanger was designed by the famous Italian architect Carlo de Carli and produced by Fiarm in the 1960s. The hooks are in bakelite.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Bakelite, Teak

Vintage Circular Side Table, Anglo-Indian, Teak, Lamp, Wine, Colonial, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage circular side table. An Anglo-Indian, teak lamp or wine table with Colonial Art Deco taste, dating to the mid 20th centur...
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Mid-20th Century British Teak Furniture

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Teak

Arne Hovmand Olsen Floating Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen Manufacturer: Mogens Kold Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 60″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table in Wabi-Sabi Minimalist Style
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table with a tray style top. We turned it upside down and added sleek cut outs t...
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2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was designed by Danish designer Poul Jensen for the prestigious American manufacturer Selig ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Textile, Teak

CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1960
Located in LYON, FR
CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1960s desk by Pierre Paulin in teak (1955-1957) Genuine CM 172 model. Beautiful lines with its black steel crossbar structure and two-drawe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Steel

Rustic Vintage Indian Coffee Table with Ironwork and Custom Glass
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage coffee table from India pairs rugged architectural salvage with refined craftsmanship to striking effect. The focal point of the design is an antique iron window grate...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Teak Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Teak Scroll Waterfall Bench
Located in Redding, CT
Teak Scroll Waterfall Bench. Perfect for at the foot of a bed or use as a coffee table .
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2010s Teak Furniture

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Teak

Finn Juhl 192 Teak Arm Chair w/ Ottoman by France Sons Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak armchair with tightly woven upholstered seat and wonderfully formed sculptural arms with the rare ottoman. From the iconic Danish designer Finn Juhl who's works transcen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

21st Century French Abstract Teakwood Stool - Small Square Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, small French Mid-Century modern style square stool or side table made of hand crafted solid Teakwood, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 21st Centur...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

20C Anglo Indian Style Double Sided Profusely Inlaid 4 Panel Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONAL 20C Anglo Indian Style Double Sided Profusely Inlaid 4 Panel Screen or Room Divider. Made in Hoshiarpur, India, circa 1960-80. Made of ‘teak’ wood in the ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture

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Ebony, Plastic, Teak

Danish Teak Low Chest with Four Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant low chest of drawers from Denmark, designed in the 1960s. Made of dark teak and fitted with four long, spacious drawers. The integrated recessed handles enhance the clean, mi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Chest of drawers in teak by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
The chest of drawers or nightstand, designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, is a beautifully crafted piece made from teak wood. Its clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern–style Danish teak bookcases featuring clean lines and warm, classic wood grain. Each unit offers generous open shelving ideal for books, display pieces, ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs From R. Huber Co Set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a fantastic set of mid-century modern chairs crafted from beautiful teak wood. Their striking shape and design make them a standout addition to any space.
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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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 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Faux Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box
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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak, Wood

Teak Long Dresser Bureau Mid-Century Danish Modern Nils Jonsson HJN
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clean long dresser. Made in Denmark, marking to back. Teak veneer, solid wood cores. Drawers working smoothly.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Vanity by Elliots of Newbury
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare mid-century vanity by Elliots of Newbury that was produced in England during the 1960s. A classy looking modernist vanity featuring articulated mirrors suspended on br...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury "Maria" Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
First edition “Maria” dining table by Bruno Mathsson, made with a teak table top and beech legs. Beautiful brass locking mechanism that keeps the middle part from moving when folded....
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Features sleek circular recessed pulls that open three dovetail storage dr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Teak Model 89 Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of four mid-century Model 89 Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen dining chairs in original black vinyl. Sculpted Teak with beautiful joinery and wood plugs on each chair. CR...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Teak

Set of Eight Frem Røjle Teak Dining Chairs, Model 217, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional set of eight Danish Modern teak dining chairs by Frem Røjle, Model 217, crafted in Denmark in the early 1960s. Frem Røjle is celebrated for its precision workmanship a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Faux Leather, Teak

Poul H. Poulsen Gangsø Møbler Danish Tile Top Dining Table in Teak, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Poul H. Poulsen Gangsø Møbler Danish Tile Top Dining Table in Teak,Signed Offered for sale is a vintage Danish Modern dining table from Gangsø Møbler circa 1960s. The table is a dr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture

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Ceramic, Teak

H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with sliding doors and center drawers. Beautiful shape with top newly refinished. 86" long with tons of useful storage! Teak shows great grain and door...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Interlubke Side-table, Chest of Drawers, 1970s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Side table in cherrywood and lacquered white laminate, three drawers, West German manufacture INTERLUBKE, 1970s. Perfect stability and in original perfect condition.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Chrome

Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model-311 Extendable teak dining table. This set was originally purchased in circa late 1...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak, Rush

Pair of Chinese Tiered Teak Carved Side Tables Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous pair of Chinese tiered teak carved side tables cabinets. Versatile use. May be used as side table s in the living room, family room ...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Teak Furniture

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Teak

Rectangular Coffee Table with Walnut Veneer and 63-Inch Bronze Mirror Top - Arc
Located in Miami, FL
The Arc rectangular coffee table, a design by Uultis Studio, seamlessly blends natural warmth and modern elegance. Crafted with a refined walnut veneer frame, this table features a s...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture

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Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and plenty of storage space. In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Teak

Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs. Original Cane seats Original surface Branded signature.
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1950s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang Chairs France Son 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen ‚Boomerang‘ lounge chairs, designed in 1956 and produced in the early 1960s by France & Son in Denmark. Boomerang shaped teak wood frame...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Illum Wikkelso Teak Bar Cabinet Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illum Wikkelsø Teak Cocktail or bar cabinet cabinet, designed for C.F. Christensen. Made in Denmark. Mirrored interior with harlekin mirrors. One glass shelf inside. 31.75″ wide x 16...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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Mirror, Teak

Danish teak cabinet and writing desk / bar, by Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful teak secretary desk from the 1960s. This charming piece features organically shaped solid teak handles and distinctive aluminium legs with teak feet. The pull-down front re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture

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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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