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Material: Teak
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It is Danish but we are unsure of the Designer and maker as it is unmarked. However, i...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish modern Petite teak cabinet by Hans Hove
Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak petite cabinet by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lounge armchairs designed in 1960s by Angel I. Pazmino and manufactured by Muebles de Estilo in Ecuador.
A stunning and rare pair of vintage safari chairs in solid rosewood ...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, richly grained teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. This modular unit features integrated lighting for dramatic...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen teak desk with front bookcase. Desk has a slight graceful curve with a rolled edge to the back of the desk. Beautiful size and scale! Legs are exp...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Measures: 2 x 20'' leaves.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage 60s Teak sideboard sideboard Barovero design
By Barovero
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard with black top, with double side doors and central drawers, Barovero design, 1960s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIO...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,577 Sale Price
30% Off
1980s Pair of Solid Teak Chairs, India
Located in Praha, CZ
- Partly refurbished
- Good condition with minor signs of use
- other chair W:44cm H:75cm D:37cm
- high f seat 47 cm
Category
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$522 / set
Set of Three Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables by Vi-Ma Mobler
By VM Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Three Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables by Vi-Ma Mobler - the perfect addition to your living room or office space. Crafted with high-quality teak wood, these ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
20th Century White Swedish Teak Markaryd Desk Lamp, Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand carved Teakwood, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Markaryd in good condition. The stem of the Scandinavian desk light is flexible , adjustable attached to the round white swivel base, enhanced by brass hardware. The shade is composed with the original switch, featuring a one light socket. Labeled B54 HAJ Markaryd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Teak 60s 70s Larsen Dining Table + 6 Benny Linden Teak Chairs Set of 7
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Complete Danish Mid Century teak dining table with fold out leaves that store underneath and 6 teak dining chairs. Intelligent built in fold out design. Beautiful top of the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Zinc Coated Steel And Teak Tree Jardinere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large planter with shaped zinc frame with incurved high sides, ball finals and raised on shaped feet. The sides filled with solid teak panels. The base is an open X frame.
Dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Unusual Woven Teak Floor Covering
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual floor covering made from thousands of tiny teak blocks strung together with wire.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Credenza, Model 309
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen credenza, Model 309. High quality construction and materials crafted in solid teak with a tambour door. Sophisticated cabinetry skills make this c...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish High-Back Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4.
Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern ladder back dining chairs in solid teak with new upholstery in black faux le...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in Teak by Domino Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a complete set of two Danish-made high-back lounge chairs with accompanying foot stools. Crafted in the mid-1970's by the lauded Domino Møbler this expansive set is craft...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Robert Lighton British Khaki X armoire / wardrobe / TV console / cabinet. Made of teak featuring dark ebonized finish with double jointed doors ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian teak jewelry box, 1980s, organic
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful organic scandinavian jewelry box, made of teak wood. In very good condition.
Category
1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Octagonal Table
Located in Sherborne, GB
Indian table made in the region of Hoshiapur late 19th century circa 1880, this attractive side table is profusely inlayed with bone to the top and base, barbers pole decoration to t...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Teak
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical des...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Teak
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$557 Sale Price
29% Off
Grete Jalk Teak
Tweed Lounge Chair for France
Søn
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$11,876 / item
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcases, Set of Three, Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Set of Three Danish bookcases, crafted from teak veneer in a Mid-Century Modern style, featuring multiple shelves for ample storage and display.
Each bookcase is made fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard and Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Octagonal wall mirror with frame in solid teak. Ass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Aksel Bender Madsen
Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark. This piece features gorgeous wood grains and...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Hat Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack features horizontal teak slats arranged in parallel rows with an upper storage shelf. Ten black moveable hooks slide along the wooden bars, offering flexible han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage danish flip top desk.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 ...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Teak Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
$4,860 Sale Price
20% Off
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls
Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and fu...
Category
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A single antique wood panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to form this beautiful console or desk. Butterflies are inlaid into the table top. First bleac...
Category
2010s Rustic Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Niels Møller Dining Chair Set (6) – Models 77
57, Teak, Danish Cord, Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs — Models 77 & 57
First designed in 1959, likely produced in the 1960s.
Price is for the full set of 6 chairs (2 armchairs + 4 side chairs).
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Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
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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Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 8 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 8 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak gra...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Abeautiful Coffee, Sewing and side table With A Rattan Basket 1950s, Denmark.
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you a side table with a Rattan Basket all the way from the 1950s. This table has its origin from europe but to be specific from Denmark. This table has a drawer and a p...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak
$570 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Teak Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century teak compact wardrobe from Lebus from the Link range, circa 1960s.
The wardrobe includes a clothes rail and shelves
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen
Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen
Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and has a storage depth of 7.25 inches on bott...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$470 Sale Price
57% Off
Tusi Floral Teak Wood Inlay Dresser - Chest by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This Tusi Teak Wood Inlay Dresser beautifully showcases the elegance of traditional craftsmanship and the richness of natural materials. Instead of...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower flip down storage area. Brown teak wood with (2) handles on each with tapered legs. Simple Danish design circa 1970 ma...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,960 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Custom Made Teak Floor Lamp in the Style of Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful custom made teak floor lamp. Asian inspired in the style of nakashima or Frank Lloyd Wright. original owner bought somewhere in Asi...
Category
1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Axel Thygesen, Coffee Table, Teak, Ebony, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and ebony coffee or cocktail table designed by Axel Thygesen and produced by Interna, Denmark, c. 1958.
Dimensions: 14"H x 39.5"W x 39.5"D
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Teak
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart' chairs (FH4103).
Made in solid oak and teak veneer for the seats. Produced by Fritz Han...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Madsen and Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair from Danish midcentury era very similar to the iconic model "Pragh" designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s for their own company Madsen and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of b...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Chairs – Model 16, Teak Dining Chairs, Uldum Møbelfab
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs – Model 16, Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish Design, Teak & Grey Upholstery
A magnificent set of six teak dining chairs designed by Johannes ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Drop Leaf Teak + Beech Dining Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Beech
Measurements: 51″ (closed) 73″ (open) wide x 33.5″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance.
The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale. It features an elegant ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Pair of Danish Teak Cabinets with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The perfect pair of cabinets for the perfect place. It’s rare to find two compact credenzas of this quality and proportion — most units this size are chests of drawers. No fear, you’...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Extendable Dining or Game Table by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dansih Modern Dining Table, designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad, Denmark, circa 1960s. This ingenius table has a reversible top that allows it to function as a low maintenance blac...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog
Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Lightly Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Natural organic formed reclaimed teak root coffee table. We added cone style legs and charred this impressive six inch slab lightly to a rich brown. Finally we rubbed the top with a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Tribal Indian 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Geometric Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tribal Indian rustic teak wood Chakki grinder table from the 1920s with hand-carved geometric motifs, open center, carved feet and weathered patina. Discover the enchanting allure of this tribal Indian rustic teak wood Chakki grinder table from the 1920s, featuring hand-carved geometric motifs, an open center, carved feet, and a weathered patina that exudes a sense of history and charm. This piece is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage of India's tribal communities.
The table is expertly crafted from durable teak wood, a highly sought-after material known for its strength, resilience, and natural beauty. Its rustic design is brought to life by the intricate hand-carved geometric motifs adorning the table's surface, evoking a sense of ancient artistry and timeless style.
Adding to its unique character, the Chakki grinder table boasts an open center, a design element inspired by the traditional Indian grain...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Teak Furniture
Materials
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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