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Material: Teak
Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Teak, brass
Dimensions
H: 30.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 Coffee Table Teak and Glass Top Numbered
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 coffee table in teak and glass. Teak nicely restored. All wooden parts authentic and vintage. Wonderful patina. An iconic design piece of Jeanneret.
The gl...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 7-drawer on left. Clean inside and out - labeled - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 2 drawers...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard for France
Son, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, sculptural teak drop-leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard. Beautiful oval shape and legs in the shape of five joined, sculpted rectangles. Beautiful teak woo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Coffee Table in Teak and Oak, Restored Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in Praha, CZ
This exceptional 1960s Danish coffee table combines a teak-veneered top with a solid oak base featuring sharply angled sculptural legs. Designed and produced in Denmark, it expresses...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
19th Century Carved Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...
Category
Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Display China Cabinet by Turnidge of London
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage china cabinet was produced in England by Turnidge of London 1970s. A wonderfully designed storage piece with bottle/glass storage at the top, a middle shelf and lo...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1960
s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of three nesting tables designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark in the 1960s. Made from richly grained teak, with a deep warm tone and elegant ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Heavily Carved Solid Teak Double French Door w/ Frame Antique Decorative
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Solid Teak Double French Door w/ Frame Antique Decorative
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75"H x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.25"
Dimensions of...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Wood Dining Table with 118 Inches Top and Solid Base, Dolomitas Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Dolomitas dining room table designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with 118” top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Introducing the Dolomitas Dining Table, desi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Teak Buffet, Credenzas By Carl Löfving
Söner, Sweden
By Carl Löfving
Söner
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and high quality buffet cabinet / credenzas with seven drawers and an extendable shelf allover in very good condition designed by Kurt Karlsson for Löfvings & Sön...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,899 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Small vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour door by Bjerringbro Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Danish modern archive cabinet w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak Credenza or Sideboard by Arne Vodder 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Troy, MI
Monumental sideboard or credenza by Arne Vodder circa 1960
Tall and stately four door cabinet in rich teak with unique recessed finger pulls
Elevated open frame base in solid teak
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,125 / set
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Ikea Coffee / Sewing Table in Teak + Oak
By IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Oak, Cane
Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 23″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s.
The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf.
The three book shelfs on top ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
$1,410 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Mid Century H.W. Klein Teak Sideboard for Bramin, Denmark 1960
s
Located in London, GB
This iconic teak sideboard designed by HW Klein for Bramin, featuring a long, streamlined profile with finely crafted joinery at the corners. The sliding doors reveal generous storag...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,886 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Teak Wall Shelf, Danish Design, Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Teak Wall Shelf, Danish Design, Denmark
Object: Wall Shelf
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Good - Vintage
Age: Approx. 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Width = 90cm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Four-Panel Finely Carved Teak Room Divider Screen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nicely and finely intricate carved teak 4-panel screen room divider.
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Svend Age Hansen Teak
Oak Credenza with Drawers for Naestved Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Svend Age Hansen
Manufacturer: Naestved Møbelfabrik
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s
Nice wooden box shaped like a pear, very typical of Danish design from this era.
It opens in two halve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Inlaid Teak End Table / Nightstand from India
Located in New York, NY
A stunning end table / nightstand / side table, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone. Two shelves and one front dra...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
$1,476 Sale Price
20% Off
Tree Trunk Side Table Solid Teak Wood Natural 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 fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960.
Set of 2 !
New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Mummenthaler
Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet .
Measures 39.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 40.25" in height. Knee clearance is 28.5 and pull out...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Extending Dining Table with Organic Style Cross Frame Legs
Located in London, GB
A good quality midcentury teak extending dining table with a fixed fold up extra leaf that folds neatly back before the table i...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Parchment Paper
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven rattan strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan
$1,980 / item
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Tall Danish chest of drawers from the 1960s, crafted from warm teak. It features six generously sized drawers with integrated recessed handles, contributing to its sleek and understa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Mokka elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$11,898 / item
Tapio Wirkkala, Serving Bowl in Silver with Teak Handle, TW-85, 1956
Located in Helsinki, FI
A leaf shaped silver serving dish with a teak handle, model TW85 designed and signed by Tapio Wirkkala. This dish is from 1956. A perfect example of Wirkkala's genious designs derive...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Silver
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery
Designer: Hugo Frandsen
Producer: Spø...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge chair. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs to hold the seat in place, ergono...
Category
1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Raffia, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, Model 32 Teak Chairs, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning, sculptural pair of Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik teak armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern 91 Piece Rosewood
Bronze Flatware Set by Jean Claude w Case
By Jean Claude Aujame
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and never used rosewood & bronze 91 pcs, service for eight with serving pcs. Great teak storage box with brass & rosewood handle. Truly a qua...
Category
1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Italian Teak Bar Cart by Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Italian Teak Bar Cart by Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
This Vintage Teak Bar Cart, designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s, is a rare piece of Italian design. Crafted with a t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Modern Danish Solid Teak Round Dining Table
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very elegant 1960s round dining table Made in Denmark, unusually constructed from solid teak wood (not veneered). Quintessential Scandinavian Modern design: minimal, fine materials, highly practical, clean smooth lines, sturdy construction and timeless aesthetic.
The table has a diameter of 40 in (100 cm) and a single leg, which achieves an uncluttered appearance under the table and buttressing into four feet that rise a low profile parallel to the floor. This leg form in teak bears a striking resemblance to the iconic La Fonda base by Charles Eames, which was cast in Aluminum.
Table height is standard 28.5 in (72 cm).
The leg and feet are also carved from beautiful solid, strait grained teak. The table has been professionally refinished in a hard wax oil which faithfully presents the original look and feel whilst providing contemporary levels of robust protection. The table has only extremely minor signs of wear considering the age and use. This timeless table shows every promise of gracing a kitchen or dining room for another 60 years, and then some.
The contemporaneous cognac leather shell chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak and Paper Cord Niels O. Moller Dining Chairs 71
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chairs model no. 71 designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark. Features sculptural natural teak wood frames and retains the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Dresser Chest in Teak 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Chest of drawer in teak, esigned by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Denmark. In front with 6 drawers and convex handles. Denmark 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries. This comprehensive system combines multiple panel-backed bookcases with extended sh...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Teak Chaise Longue with Off-White Fabric and Vintage-Inspired Design, Wave Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave chaise longue by Larissa Batista for Uultis, in teak wood and upholstered in off-white fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Wave chaise longue, designed...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A teak desk of boomerang form, large and stately size. The twin pedestal featuring beautiful brass handles that are in the form of Sanskrit Seal. These feature animals. The drawers o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Model 3107 7 Series Stacking Chair in Teak Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 Original 1980s signed rare and gorgeous classic 3107 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs in teak. Signed by Maker. Beautiful condition and wood grain throughout all.
Ve...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round Teak Dining Table by DUX with 2 Leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round dining table. This table is very high quality hand built in Sweden. Solid teak legs with 4 leg base. This table is in great vintage condition, the (2)...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare and Elegant Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp or Standing Light Austria 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or standing light. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1960s.
Executed in teak, brass, metal ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
1960
s ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak
Leather Lounge Chair - Niels Eilersen, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak & Leather Lounge Chair.
Beautifully constructed solid teak lounge chair with original black leather upholstery. Designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,312 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara teak cutting board or serving tray for Artek, Finland, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful cutting board or serving tray, crafted from solid teak and featuring a relief pattern of a tree branch. Designed in the 1960s by Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for A...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Sculptural Teak Bowl, Handcrafted in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful patinated bowl in teak. Handcrafted in 1960s
Suits the modern interior.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of four Model 77 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
Beautifully crafted from solid teak, with softly curved backrests and original...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Textile
Small Sliding Door Teak Credenza
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 54" wide x 17.5" deep x 30.5" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
MCM Palm Frond / Leaf Sculpture in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5W x 4"D x 3.5"H. A fun piece tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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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