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Material: Teak
Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Dansk. Teak upper shelf cubby bookcase unit with shelves on top of lower teak credenz...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,597 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Danish Coffee Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century coffee table. Two tiered with lower magazine rack. Solid teak.
Dimensions: H 44.5cm W 130cm D 57.5cm
Origin: Danish
Date: Circa 1960
Item Number: 2111243
All of o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern "Candela" Teak Pendant Chandelier by Domus
By Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials.
Teak wood, new light bulbs.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of 1960s Wood
Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Executed in teak veneer and indicative of pieces designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. A ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful teak coffee table spanning 71''. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. In wonderful original condition with a warm patina and re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique Indian Rustic Teak and Iron Gates
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful set of antique Indian rustic teak and iron gates with old hardware intact. The old teak and original iron hardware lend a rustic feel. Also notice the remnants of old pai...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dining Chairs by Erik Buch for Christian Christensen Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'Model 310' dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Christian Christensen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The chairs are extremely comfortable and have been reupholstered with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Large Extendable Dining Table by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Extendable dining table produced by V-Form in Belgium around 1966 and most likely designed by Oswald Vermaercke. Made of teak wood and extendable from 170cm to 268cm which sits up to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site, sled legs and front with book compartment. Key incl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern cabinet
2661
by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s.
Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included.
One of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century GE-270 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of vintage model GE-70 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark. A stunning pair made from sculpted teak frames in a warm wood tone. In classic Danish styl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen Refinished
Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Bertil Fridhagen, Sweden, circa 1960s. It is currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving depicts the tree of life, which the Dayak people believe exists on “Linden Tarung”, a mythical rock island where they believe humans first came to existence. “Linden Tarung” is the ancient and ancestral home of the Dayak peoples. It is this tree of life that reminds the Dayak people not to get too attached to worldly possessions. The tree of life also symbolizes heaven, earth and the underworld. The top of tree features hornbills that are the symbol of heaven. The middle represents the present earth and bottom of the tree the underworld. To achieve such detail & depth required immense patience, craftsmanship and many months by a skilled artisan to complete. The medium for this carving was an antique teak door...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three cubbies to store all your needs. Brass brackets and hinges secure the door as it's lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price / item
37% Off
19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak
Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890
Rare Teak and leather lounge chair that was formerly used in a Tea Estate in India. Hand made with pull out leaves that transform into leg rests and can be tucked back ...
Category
1890s Indian British Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlay.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves ...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
$4,860 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction. In an all original condition with a wonderful warm patina and ready for use. Designed by Tove & Edva...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove
Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove
Palle Petersen Made by Christian Linnebergs mobler. Has 5 small sliding drawers made of solid birch blonde wood. Small E...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Danish Midcentury Round Extension Dining Table in Teak by Ole Hald for Gudme
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful all original round dining table with beveled edges greatly designed by Ole Hald for Gudme Møbelfabrik in the mid-late 1960s. Superb quality and excellent condition with bea...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Dining Set, Extendable Round Table
6 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This stunning dining set was made around the 1960s in Denmark, most probably by Farstrup Manufacture.
It includes six dining chairs and an extendable round dining table.
The table ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Restored Set of Six Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
A refined set of six Danish dining chairs attributed to designer Kurt Østervig, crafted in solid teak with sculpted backrests and contoured wooden seats highlight the clean lines and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
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
Materials
Textile, Teak
Campo
Graffi Attribution, Wall Mirror, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak wall mirror attributed to Campo & Graffi, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light scratch and wear present to mirror glass consistent with age and use
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather. Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchair reupholstered in black leather in excellent condition.
The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Rolling End Table With Magazine or Book Hold
Located in Miami, FL
Danish modern rolling teak wood end table with canvas magazine or book holder from the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Teak
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Danish Modern Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 30″ wide x 14″ deep (closed), 22.5" deep (desk out) x 39″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Danish modern teak wardrobe Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid-century modern teak wide high wardrobe dresser. Has 2 sliding tambour doors has 1 interior shelf and 8 drawers with dovetail joints. Stamped on the unders...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Danish master Ib Kofod...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s modular
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s modular
1960s teak wall unit consisting of 9 cabinet sections that can be stacked as desired.
Period 1960s
Design Unknown Sweden
Conditio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Finn Juhl for France
Son Mid Century Danish Teak 532 Coffee Table
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Finn Juhl for France & Son Mid Century Danish Teak 532 Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 57 wide x 21.25 deep x 21.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. The chair is crafted of dark teak with sloping arms, and newly upholstered in a fine black leather.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A midcentury Dining Chairs Set attributed by several Italian auction houses to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
These Vintage chairs were made in Italy by "Forma" during the 1960s in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, 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....
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material.
Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Also available w...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Early 20th Century Round Indian Traditional Carved Grinder or Chakki Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful hand-carved solid teak Grinder or Chakki table was made in India circa 1910. The table was richly decorated with hand-carved geometric deta...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Iron
Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak dining table, 1960s
Vintage Danish modern extendable dining table. Two draw out extension leaves. Rounded tapered le...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and grey-glazed ceramic inlay table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25“ H x 4” diameterDimen...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Solid Teak Wood Dining Chair with Outdoor Linen Look Woven Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Director style indoor / outdoor dining chair
Frame crafted of kiln-dried solid teakwood
Size: 19.5" w x 23" d x 33" h
Seat height 20"
Seat depth 20"
Cushion width 17" (not removeab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl by Kay Bojesen, 1950s.
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl by Kay Bojesen, 1950s.
Exquisite large and early handmade bowl in solid teak designed and manufactured by Kay Bojesen in his own workshop in Cope...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Steel, Suede, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered tubular steel, teak and brown suede lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Lea Design, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 30.5"W...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Beautiful Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Hartmut Lohmeyer Lounge Chairs for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Rare and elegant pair of lounge chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s. Featuring beautifu...
Category
20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Mirror from Sweden with Organic Shape, Circa 1950
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage table mirror from Sweden made circa 1950s. The frame is made in teak, the base shape is approximately rectangular with organic influence as seen by the curved edges and corne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Mirror
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik.
Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$11,544 / item
Pair of 1960s Wild Haired Buck Toothed Sallingboe Trolls from Teak, Denmark
By Hans Bolling
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully wild haired but shy classics of the 1950-1960s from Denmark:
the design is following the lead of Hans Bolling and Kay Bojesen.
Featuring here two very shy and ''we-haven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Rope, Fur, Teak, Leather
Pair Mid century Ben af Schulten for Artek 411P leather teak Safari Chairs
By Artek, Ben Af Schulten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century danish modern Ben af Schulten for Artek Bernstorffsminde 411P leather sling teak Safari Chairs. Finnish Modern teak safari sling chairs with round supports and ar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Solid Wood Outdoor Modernist Armchair, Designed in the 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Miguelito armchair is an iconic design by the Bauhaus trained American designer Michael van Beuren, realized during his lifetime in Mexico. It is meticulously handcrafted in Irok...
Category
2010s Mexican Bauhaus Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rustic Weathered Teak Root Outdoor Patio Slab Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage weathered teak otudoor bench. Features a beautiful organic form with three legs.
Dimensions:
58"x 33" x 33"h, seat 20"
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare opportunity to acquire an original set of Pierre Jeanneret X-leg lounge chairs, all sourced from the same administrative building, the High Court Secretariat (H.C.S.) in Chand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
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.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Two Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Arne Vodder for Glostrup, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Design by Arne Vodder for Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
Striking Danish design from the 1950s.
Solid teak frames with hand-made...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
19th c. Anglo Indian Mughal Teak Bone Inlaid Round Side Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th c. Anglo Indian Mughal teak with bone inlaid side table.
Fine and elegant Moorish round side table hand carved and inlaid with bone in an elaborate Moorish geometric design.
With elephant head decor on the feet with bone inlay figurative detail on the 3 supporting legs.
Anglo Indian Mughal teak wood...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, 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
Cubic Minimal Teak Mid Century Sideboard Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cubic Minimal teak mid century sideboard Italian Design 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,332 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,452 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, 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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