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Material: Teak
Vintage Sculptural Danish Teak H.P. Hansen Sideboard Credenza
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern sideboard credenza by H.P. Hansen in teak, circa 1960s, made in Denmark. This showcase piece features sliding doors accessorized with sculptural handles. Offers pl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Night Stand Side Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern nightstand from Sweden, circa 1960. This Scandinavian teak side table has a slight curve at the edge of the tabletop, turned tapered legs, and a small drawer with a mid-mod pull. This Swedish Modern table is perfectly sized for use as a Minimalist bedside table...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$591 Sale Price
21% Off
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, beech and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
Dim...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Matching three seat sofa available
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Antique Dutch Colonial Settee with Original Leather and Carved Wood Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial teak wood settee from circa 1880-1920 with original brown leather and carved motifs. This exquisite Dutch Colonial settee showcases the timeless elegance of antique ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Salt & peppermill made of teak, in the style of a chess piece. Stamped Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice o...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
This desk measures: 61 wide x 29.25 deep x 27.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches
Good Vintage Condition - Minor Areas of Wear on T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table, 1960s
Elegant Danish Mid-century modern side or coffee table with underlying shelf. Table top with wrapped gri...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs in Teak
Black Enameled Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Pyramid stacking chairs designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century industrial design at its finest. This model earned the prestigious Sign...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Arne Vodder for Sibast 75" Tambour Door Credenza/Cabinet in Teak Made in Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Danish icon Arne Vodder, this wonderful cabinet was produced by Sibast, the producer of some of the most iconic pieces ever made, such as the Bovirke Chaise. This cabinet...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Corner Bar / Cupboard by Skagen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Skagen Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 36″ wide x 21.25″ deep x 54″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modern danish teak 4 door credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern teak credenza on a plinth base with four doors which open to three cabinets with adjustable shelving beside a cabinet with three small drawers over two la...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Nissen Danish Modern Lot of Ten Pepper Mills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lot of 10 Danish modern teak pepper mills by Dansk and one by Nissen with the black iron ring on top. Varying in size and most with Puegeot grinders. Tallest being 8". All signed. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden C. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful mid-century Scandinavian lamp by Anonymous designer, with black metal tripod legs and round original cocoon shade.
The electric wiring is original from the 50s with a E...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mid Century Dining Table Large Oval
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mid Century Dining Table, Denmark, circa 1960s. It expands from 71" length to an impressive 107.25"W with both of its 18" leaves installed. Perfect for entertaining!
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
1950s Italian Alfaplex Milan Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s, Italy. This floor lamp features a teak frame paired with a white perspex shade.
This piece has been rewired for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrical item me...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this chair is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid teak...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
Located in Peoria, AZ
SUPERB !
MID-CENTURY MODERN
ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED
TILE MOSAIC
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14"
Dated
1953
This magnificent mosaic wall art work is...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
58% Off
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian modern teak mirror, unknown designer, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful mirror by unknown designer, made in Denmark during the 1960s.
Made in solid teak with a shelve with decorative peg construction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
Located in Emeryville, CA
A masterful example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this 1960s teak tallboy dresser embodies the harmony of form, function, and fine craftsmanship that defined the era. Expertly...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare 1960
s teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery.
Designer: Grete Jalk
Producer: France & Søn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair 1970s Danish Teak Tambour Door File Cabinets Chest of Drawers as Credenza
By Scandia Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Two separate units included, each with two tambour doors each units, these lock, two keys provided. One unit has wear, and tiny dents, and the other unit has stains, and some dark sc...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard - A Curated Collection of 17
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a curated collection of Dansk Pepper Mills Designed to be displayed symmetrically to resemble one side of a chess board. All of the grinders ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa / Day Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the early 1960’s.
It is of supe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This refined wall light from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Crafted in Germany, it features elegant teak elements and straw lampshades, creating a warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Textile
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table by Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. It expands from a compact 47.5" round shape to an impressive 94.25" length ova...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Arne Vodder teak dining chairs model 418, Sibast Denmark 1965
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Renens, CH
Very nice set of four model 418 dining chairs by Arne Vodder, Ed.Sibast, Denmark, 1965.
These dining chairs feature an elegant and sculptural teak structure that underline Vodder's ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
6x 60s/70s Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Möller for J.L. Møllers 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
6x 60s/70s Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Möller for J.L. Møllers 60s
Item: 6x Chairs
Manufacturer: J.L. Møllers
Condition: Good - Vintage
Age: Approx. 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Wi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 82.75 wide x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high
Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has Heavy Stain Wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Cabinet / Sideboard in Teak
Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely rare cabinet in teak & oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. Highlighted details and plenty of shelves featured in this beautiful cabinet.
A fine vintage object that will complement many interior styles. A modern, classic, art deco or Scandinavian home deco.
With a heavy focus on functionality, this design style leans toward modernism, while incorporating coziness. The Scandinavian design style aims to provide a way for people to live more sustainably and in harmony with one another.
Honorable mentions with similar designs; Jakob Kjær...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet by Herbert E Gibbs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet by renowned British furniture maker Herbert E Gibbs. A beautiful teak cabinet with slid...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen France
Søn, 60s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Nightstands from Ølholm Møbler, 1964, Set of 2
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A timeless duo of Danish Mid-Century Modern nightstands in teak, boasting the signature craftsmanship of Ølholm Møbelfabrik from the iconic 1960s era. These nightstands seamlessly bl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two seating modules and a table. Four cushions are included. We...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred and Bronze Side Table, Modern Organic
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist reclaimed teak wood side table with a thin bronze inlay. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. Also available with silver inlay.
The Triple Burnt...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Skovmand
Andersen for Moreddi Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Skovmand & Andersen for Moreddi Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large extendable round teak dining table, 1960
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This large round teak dining table is extendable. It includes three extensions, each measuring 35 cm. It is a Scandinavian design from the 1960s. This table is in good vintage condit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid teak sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid teak sideboard circa 1960.
Fine quality Swedish sideboard made in teak with flame mahogany door fronts. Rectangular top with rounded front corners an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair by IB Madsen
A. Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954 No.2
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning lounge chair, designed by Danish designers Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell for Bovenkamp in 1954 is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. The chair features a s...
Category
20th Century European Teak Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Teak
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving
Bookcase
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving system and bookcase was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern desi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist three-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The contoured, slightly tilted solid frame with legs is made of teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in Denver, CO
Made of teak and hand crafted veneers, part of the original Chandigarh furniture programme
under the masterplan of Le Corbusier. Bears original markings confirming authenticity withi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$110,000
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Lighted Mirror by Pedersen
Hansen, Danish Modern Teak Shadow Box
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak shadow box illuminated wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous old growth teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames. Stunning in person. Mir...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Of Man Praying / Weeping
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Large Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man Praying / Weeping Buddha
Abstract Yoga
Wrestler
There is a story about two warriors associated w...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
The mid-century afromosia teak drop-leaf dining table from Denmark in the 1960s is a striking representation of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll 6-Drawer Double Dresser in Teak with Satin Nickel Base 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1960s Florence Knoll Chest of Drawers with white lacquered segmented dividers and satin nickel base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Round Swedish Teak Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern round Swedish teak dining table.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight Danish Highback Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Gudme Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19" wide x 17" deep x 37" tall, Seat: 17.25" tall
Condition: In excellent o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs in grey bouclé
Located in Ranst, VAN
Magnificent set of six vintage dining room chairs. These chairs are made of teak and a soft upholstered back, provided with a new gray-blue fabric. They are very high-quality chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
$4,275 / set
Set of Two Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair For Swedese 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chairs For Swedese 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of six JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, 1950s.
This early model is one of W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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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