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Material: Teak
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wool
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kurt Østervig Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, pair of armchairs model 27, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs in teak, Denmark, 1960s
These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak Burl Side Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak burl side table was crafted using two different burl wood blocks that are joined at its center. This side table features an elegant wood texture and organic design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Stool in Teak and Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, stool or ottoman, model 80A, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant in line and practical to use, this stool by Niels Otto Møller is ex...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table in Marble with Set of Six Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs with Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'M1' dining table
La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs, teak, black lacquered metal, alcantara, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful and elegant set of six Italian dining chairs by La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These delicate chairs are a treat for anyone loving Italian midcentury modern...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, two seater sofa, teak, leather, Denmark, 1962
Modern and beautiful constructed sofa based on a tight and simple design. The teak...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
W. Andersag Lounge Chair in Patinated Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
W.D. Andersag, lounge chair, teak, leather, steel, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful armchair designed by W.D. Ansersag. This design has a very dynamic appearance by means of the sharp lines d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Daybed in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, green fabric, teak, Austria, 1960s.
A beautiful sofa that transforms to a daybed designed by Johannes Spalt for Wittman in the 1960s. This daybed is nam...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Large Danish Conference or Dining Table in Teak 16 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or conference table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Very large Danish conference or dining table in teak. This table consist of a large boat shaped top with eight cubic legs. The top h...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950.
This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Palle Suenson Table in Solid Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940
Striking Scandinavian Modern table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is specifically d...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, lounge chair, teak and oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Madsen is known for his modest, minimalist designs. This lounge chair has armrests made out of...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed, teak, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s
A simple and minimalist single or daybed made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The construction is based on clear lines and angular shapes. Its ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, dining table or desk, teak, steel, Denmark, 1953.
Drop leaf teak dining table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Mogensen rarely used steel ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchairs, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Wingback Chair in Teak and Mustard Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This stately and extremely well-executed wingback chair shows an exquisite level of craftsmanship. The lines and finishes in this chair from 1...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940
This free standing writing desk is designed by Hos Wulff and dates back to 1940. With regard to its essential for...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This is mostly...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This cabinet executed in solid teak is a design by the Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Or...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Dieter Waeckerlin Highboard in Teak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, wardrobe, teak, seagrass, Germany, 1950s
This rare and stunning large cabinet or wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel features a body made ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Teak Wood Pedestal Crafted in Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood pedestal was crafted by moulding 4 blocks of solid teak wood together. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases o...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940
Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957
Elegant 'Ariston' chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953
This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Barstool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup barstool, teak, metal, Denmark, 1960s
Bar stool designed by Hugo Frandsen in the 1960s. The frame of this stool, excluding the metal ring that connects th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal
Delicate Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, teak, Italy, 1950s
An extremely elegant pair of armchairs, made in Italy in the 1950s. The seat is beautifully made and embodies a splendid constructi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Chest of Drawers in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, chest of drawers, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This chest of drawers executed in solid teak is a design by the Danish designers ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, pair of armchairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s
In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed these elegant lounge ch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs, teak, black lacquered metal, alcantara, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful and elegant set of six Italian dining chairs by La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These delicate chairs are a treat for anyone loving Italian midcentury modern furniture...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Franco Albini for Poggi 'MB15' Sideboard in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard model MB 15, teak, Italy, design 1957
Well-designed sizable sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s in Italy. This design features a sim...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili Adjustable Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955
Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
H.W. Klein Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin wingback chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s.
Sculptural lounge chair by Henry Walter Klein. This wingback cha...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design, a great example of form and function. This is the more desireable 4 drawer version, and is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, daybed or sofa, teak, Denmark, 1956.
This Scandinavian Modern daybed is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by Christensen & Lars...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Dining Chair in Teak
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining chair, model S83, moulded teak plywood, Italy, design and production 1962
A delicate chair model S83 designed and produced by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini for Poggi Cabinets in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, cabinets, model MB51, teak, Italy, circa 1957.
Well-designed pair of cabinets by Franco Albini for Poggi, which features a simplistic design with sharp lin...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Wood and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Watting for Fristho, sideboard, teak, brass, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1950s.
Elegant lacquered wooden sideboard with teak top and brass detailing. Very slim tapered...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ocean Oak Sculptural cabinets
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Oceanic cabinets
In the sculpted undulations of this limited edition oak cabinet lies the profound narrative of our planet's most vast and mysterious...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Teak Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, teak, birch, Finland, 1960s.
Teak coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Birch
Danish Modern Expandable Teak Dining Table, c 1960s, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This teak Mid-Century Modern dining table is the perfect staple for any modern dining room. Expandable with nifty built-in leaves, this table can comfortably seat four (4) when colla...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, fabric, Italy, 1957.
This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood, Finland, 1950s
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957.
Elegant Ariston chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Coffee Table on Three Legged Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, wood, Sweden, 1950s.
A lovely and elegant Swedish coffee table made in the 1950s. The table top is in a triangular shape and is executed in a warm teak veneer. T...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood , Finland, 1950s.
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall un...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchair in Patterned Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchair, model '5762', teak, fabric, Belgium, design 1957
This dining chair is designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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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