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Material: Teak
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen
Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Nesting tables in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Nesting tables in teak, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Mid Century Modern VANITY / DESK, 1960
s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Teak Mid Century Modern Vanity / Desk, c. 1960’s. This unique piece offers a nice low height, making it a great option for a vanity or desk (or both!). The five dovetailed drawers of...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Skovby Plank Dining Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Sven Ellekaer , Denmark, 1960s
Danish design by Sven Ellekaer
Design year: 1960s
Dimensions: : 24 ---- 40 D x 305 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bwana Lounge Chair and ottoman by Finn Juhl for France
Son, Denmark, 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of mid...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
1970
s Danish Modern Teak Gangso Dining Table
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dining table for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's by Gangso, and made in Denmark. Original Danish Modern piece, and made of teak. It has been professionall...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Bengt Johan Gullberg, Console Table, Metal, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A console or adjustable multi-use table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg and produced by Gullberg Trading Company, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Top can rest on either side of base, ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine a beautifully crafted vintage teak bench/coffee table that embodies both elegance and versatility, designed by the talented Gerhard Berg and manufactured by P.I. Langlo Fabri...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Daybed, Christensen
Larsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1921–2003.
Refined daybed designed by Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Crafted in solid teak by cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen during the 1950s.
The ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Libreria scandinava in rovere e teak con ripiani regolabili
Located in Brescia, IT
Libreria scandinava degli anni ’50/’60 in rovere e teak con tre ripiani regolabili e dettagli costruttivi di alta qualità.
Libreria scandinava degli anni ’50/’60 realizzata in rover...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Side Table with Removable Tray Top and Collapsible Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage teak side/end table (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Composed of a teak base boasting deeply sculpted, dense legs supporting a removable tray top, a convenience that simplifies the tran...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers.
Oak and Teak.
Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D
Two sliding doors
The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Trink Walnut Bar Cart by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trink Walnut Bar Cart by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 54 x W 100 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Steel frame, walnut solid wood, wood veneer, rubber wheel, aluminum.
With the Trink bar cart, the...
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2010s French Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$7,613 / item
King Size Customizable Teak Bed with White Fabric Upholstery, Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow King size teak wood bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with white fabric. Experience the perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship with the Elbow...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed stool with fabric seat - Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by A.P. Stolen Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Ori...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Le Corbusier
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair.
More specifically, this set of two LC/P...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
A Pair Of Mid Century Wall Lamps By Lyfa Of Denmark in Teak
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of classic mid century modern wall lamps by Lyfa of Denmark.
The lamps consist of a polished aluminum shade with original white painted on the inside.
Original Bakelite E27 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Scandinavian modern bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen in 1959.
Material: Teak with a natural wood finish
Storage: Lower cabinet with sliding doors and an adjustable shelf
Upper Section: Open bookshelves with brass book holders...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern light Teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with glides a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Nesting Tables, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant pair of teak nesting tables made in Denmark.
Smaller table dimension: 19.75” x 16.5” x 17.75”h
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Mid-20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Henry Schubell Arm Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Henry Schubell Arm Chairs, Denmark 1960's
Angular wood frame with slatted backs and finger joinery detail
Newly upholstered in belgian cut velvet and original headre...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
$17,500
Rare
Elegant Mid Century Modern Two-Flamed Scandinavian Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative floor lamp with cylindrical plastic Plissee shade and teak base. Designed and manufactured probably in Sweden, 1960s.
Executed in teak ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
1960s Desk, Günter Renkel
Located in Neuss, NW
Minimalistic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Günter Renkel for Rego Möbel. Corpus in teak veneer with three drawers, a bookcase on the rear and square steel feet in black.
Quali...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Sidboard Record Player By Phililps, Radio by Rosit
By Rosita
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl
The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record
with space of storage
Dime...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
$17,752 / set
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, metal, and glass wall lights designed and produced by Stilnovo in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.75"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large antique colonial farmhouse table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique colonial teak dining table in perfect condition. Warm color. Seats 12 people. Beautiful and practical table.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Dutch East Indies
Dimensi...
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Early 1900s Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1950s solid hand carved teak sitting bear cub figure. Burnished markings; Genuine teak, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from t...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Extendable Teak Dining Table by Brdr Furbo
By BRDR Furbo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern extending teak dining table manufactured by BRDR Furbo in Denmark, circa 1950s. This vintage dining table is built with the highest quality teak wood, where the aesthet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Holds three 0.75” diameter candles.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 4.875"W x 4.875"D
All items ship f...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kurt Olsen lounge chairs in rewool and leather. Denmark 1960
s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Olsen lounge chairs with legs of oak and nails of teak.
New upholstered with grey rewool from Kvadrat, seat and details of black Nevada full grain aniline leather from Camo.
M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Copper Cheese Vat and Stand
Located in Alhambra, CA
Amazing and rare find! We believe this is an early 20th century copper vat, which was used for aging wheels of cheese. Wooden base is made of teak and features delicate stenciled des...
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Early 20th Century Teak Furniture
Materials
Copper
Gigantic Teak Root Stand-Up Bar, Organic Modern, Indonesia, 2022
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique looking, gigantic (height is almost 7.5 ft) teak root stand-up bar with an outstanding organic modern (but natural grown) shape from the beautiful is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak tree sofa for Magnus Olesen Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950's in date.
The sofa features an elegant frame with sculpted arms in solid teak and six loose padde...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak vintage mirror with shelf, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage mirror in teak with shelf, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Dalescraft
By Dalescraft Furniture Co.
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six vintage teak dining chairs by Dalescraft. They were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
The design is Danish influenced, the quality is superb. They are ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Cabinet
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Beautifully crafted. Outdoor lis...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a set of six vintage original teak dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. The chairs currently have a rustic - yet - elegant appeal. The corded seats have...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by George Nelson - Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight Mid Century Modern dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960. Two armchairs, 21x 21 x 29.5h x 18.5 seat height, Arms are 25h. Teak wood is in origi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 7.75” W x 4.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 8 Teak Dining Chairs Model 316 for Soborg
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 8 dining chairs model 316, was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
They are made from teak and feature the original paper cord.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
18th century Burmese Carved Teak Panel – Scene from the Life of the Buddha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This intricately carved teak panel depicts a scene from the life of the Buddha, likely part of a narrative sequence once adorning the interior of a Burmese temple. The composition fe...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian dining chairs. The backrests are adjustable thanks to a clever brass mechanism. Designed in 1956, this piece was purchased from the Maison du Danemark (Champ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shibui 08 Sculpture by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Shibui 08 Sculpture by WANAS
Dimensions: D 20 x W 24 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Brass, rosewood, teak wood, and wood.
The size is customisable on request. Please contact us.
Why is it t...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,090 / item
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This exquisite lounge chair exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Grete Jalk and crafted by France and Son ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather
Teak T4 Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fu...
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1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$4,020 Sale Price / item
61% Off
Teak
Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen, Copenhagen. Seat shows patina on the leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Bruno Mathsson
Maria
Drop-Leaf Folding Table, Teak
Birch, Sweden, c 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully refinished example of the iconic Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' folding table for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Designed in 1936 and produced through the mid-20th century, the M...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Birch
Niels Moller Model-78 Teak
Leather Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Niels Møller
Manufacturer: JL Møllers Møbelfabrik
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Teak Dining Table with Sculptural Root-Inspired Base and 98-Inch Top, Radi Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Radi dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis presents a bold expression of contemporary design through a sculptural teak wood base that evokes the aerial roots of tree...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Temde Teak and Sisal Wall Lamp, Switzerland 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Temde Teak and Sisal wall lamp, Switzerland 1950s
This lamp features three different height positions that can be adjusted with its teak bar. 1xE27 bulb.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cord, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Trioh Danish Modern Occasional Teak Table
By Trioh
Located in Downingtown, PA
Scandinavian Simplicity and Craftsmanship: A Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
This elegant mid-century modern coffee table is a classic example of Danish design from the 1960s. Craft...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sculptural Teak Wood Coffee Table by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi-Sabi
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root low profile coffee. Hand carved into this usable shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Set Of Six Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of 6 teak dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, which the designer founded himself in 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 4.875"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6.875"H x 2.125"W x 0.7...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
British Military Officer
s Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Teak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated teak exterior with two short drawers over three long dra...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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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