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Material: Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Portwood
By Portwood Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
By Portwood.
This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
I...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Teak Side Table on Wheels, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Folke Ohlsson teak
Duxiesta
Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden.
Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf
Located in Pasadena, TX
G Plan teak dining table
Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain. Butterfly extension leaf expands the tabl...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak By Kai Kristiansen From 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six dining room chairs, model 31, is a unique example of timeless Danish furniture design from the 1950s. Designed by renowned furniture designer Kai Kristiansen, these ch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic example of Scandinavian design, this Mid-Century Modern teak chest of drawers features clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and functional elegance. Crafted in Denmark circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
5-Hole Wood Box by Le Corbusier for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Classic Danish Teak
cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borje Johanson Teak
Chrome Swivel Bar Stools for Johanson Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
31in H x 22in W x 22in D.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful, fully restored, Model 75 chairs designed by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller, and manufactured by JL Møllers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s.
The frames are made of solid t...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Rare Teak, Brass
Jute Fabric Floor Lamp by Bertel Gardberg, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Very rare floor lamp by Bertel Gardberg. Manufactured in Finland in 1960s. Teak leg with brass fittings, jute fabric shade. Comes with two special edison light bulbs, E27 fitting.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,658 Sale Price
20% Off
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak
Papercord
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s.
An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa
Nils "Nisse" Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design, perfect a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Danish 1950
s Arne Hovmand Style Lounge Chairs with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming pair of 1950's Danish easy lounge chairs with legs and armrests in teak. The design is very reminiscent of of Arne Hovmand-Olsen's st...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite pair of large Danish teak end tables by Svend Åge Madsen for Karl Lindegaard, circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Preben Schou
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Six Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Preben Schou . These chairs are a masterclass in Danish modern design by Preben Schou, crafted for Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The tall, gently curved high-back slats mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Georges Coslin Italian Mid Century Sideboard 60
s
Located in bari, IT
Sideboard designer Georges Coslin, production 3V Arredamenti Padova year 1967 ca.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style
Norwegian Modern.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The top and sides are made of teak on solid tapering flared legs enclosing two doors and ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover timeless elegance with this set of six mid‑century modern Danish teak dining chairs by Benny Linden, a stunning representation of refined Scandinavian design from the 1960s–...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
ACO Møbler Sideboard, Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sideboard by Gunni Omann is a true classic of Danish furniture design. The representative model number 13 is made of very high quality teak and is in an exceptionally good condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Art Deco / Edwardian
By Art Decor
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very interesting example of an early 1930's Edwardian / Art Deco Mantel clock in full working order. The casing is carved from teak wood and nicely varnished . Very Art D...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Baker Expandable Dining Table (1965)
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Expandable Dining Table (1965)
Features: Four 18" leaves (fully extends to 138")
Design: Overlapping brass ring edge details, brass...
Category
1960s American Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Teak Charles Gibilterra Cactus Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking sculptural table lamp is a definitive work by designer Charles Gibilterra, epitomizing the Organic Modern movement of the 1970s. Masterfully crafted from solid teak, th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large 4-door Credenza in Oak and Teak, Italy, 1960
s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Large 4-door Credenza in Mahogany and Teak, Italy, 1960's
This exquisite Italian mid-century modern sideboard is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Chair or Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is hand carved into this beautiful low chair or side table. We added the inlaid butterfly detail in the front and back section. Left in the sun and sea salt ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Chenille
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Domus Adjustable Teak Floor Lamp, Denmark 1970s
By Domus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century teak floor lamp by Domus, Denmark 1970s. Both lights are adjustable up and down and the shade pivots to direct the light in desired direction. The cord is exposed and par...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top, single drawer for storage, open bottom space, a plinth base, ...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of MCM Danish Teak ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk with Drawers Gunnar Falsig by Falsig Mobler
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This elegant vintage secretary desk is made of warm teak wood and features a timeless mid-century modern design. It offers a practical and stylish combination of storage and workspac...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
N.O. Møller Danish Teak Cabinet with Light Maple Interior, 1960s
Located in Kastrup, DK
N.O. Møller (1920–1982) Design.
A sophisticated cabinet crafted from teak, featuring shelves and drawers in light maple behind its doors. This piece was produced by J.L. Møller's fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
A pair of brass and teak table lamps by BJS SKELLEFTEÅ, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Brass and Teak Table Lamps by BJS Skellefteå, Sweden, 1960s
A pair of Swedish table lamps produced by BJS Skellefteå in the 1960s, combining brass bases and shades with teak...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Teak Serving Tray with Rails by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM teak serving tray with rails by Dansk, circa 1980s. This piece is well crafted in solid teak wood and built in rail styled handles. The piece has pegged detail construct...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Battery Operated Desk Mantle Clock Scotland
Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lonam Natura Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Lonam Natura with structure in solid teak in natural finish,
back seat structure in wicker and cord alliage in clear beige finish,
with upholstered seat covered in cream ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
$7,570 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The perfect cabinet for the perfect place. It’s difficult to find a compact credenza, most units with these proportions are chest of drawers. No fear, you have found exactly what you’ve been looking for! This cabinet spans 35.75″ wide. This Danish teak cabinet by Lyby Mobler can be used as a bar, record cabinet...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Møller Model 71 Dining Chair, Designed by Niels Otto Møller
Located in Oceanside, US
The Moller Chair 71 was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
Design: Designed by Niels Otto Møller between 1950 and 1...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$824 Sale Price
21% Off
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests.
Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Harald Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling. Original very good condition with patina: no smells and no stains. Original brown leather, chrome steel, teak...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs life and personality.
The chai...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Danish Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century. Curved design with tapering handles and running mouldings to the side and base. Branding to the base.
Tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.125"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Tray Table by Hans J. Wegner, Oak
Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage tray table / serving trolley by Hans J. Wegner in solid teak & oakwood. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table top can be removed and used as ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Philips Attributed Teak and Textured Striped Glass Pendant Lamp
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, teak and striped glass pendant lamp. The striped shade has a raised textured surface and is held by a teak cone. A beautiful and delicate pendant light in original condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop-front secretary desk has three storage drawers. Tall tapered legs under a teak case g...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Very Rare and Lovely Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height adjustable.
The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original wiring, in working condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century teak floor lamp
This lamp measures: 15 wide x 15 deep x 58 inches high
Good Vintage Condition. Uneven finish at base and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,295 / set
Lyby Mobler Danish Modern Modular Teak Cabinet and Bookshelf
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Lyby Mobler Danish-Modern modular teak cabinet / bookshelf is a superb example of Scandinavian design that combines form, craftsmanship, and flexibility in one elegant unit.
Me...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Danish secretary desk crafted in teak, featuring a roll-top design with a sleek, streamlined silhouette. The piece offers ample storage with drawers and compartments, combini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Textile, Teak
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen
Torben Lind Moduline France
Son Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline France & Son Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table. Item features exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish / Scandinavian Teak Easychairs wit Leather 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of scandinavian easychairs in teak and original cushions with Indian red leather. Very good vintage condition, ready to use. 1960s.Price for the set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood storage or bar cabinet was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian design has clean, minimalist lines and an elegant, ge...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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