Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Furniture
Furnish Me Vintage carries one of the Florida’s largest teak furniture collections including beds, tables, chairs, and desks by mid century modern designers.
After WWII ships returned from Asia with as much teak as they could, not wanting to return without goods. This is one reason why this particular wood was so cost effective for Scandinavian countries, beginning in the late 40’s. There was an abundance and Scandinavian designers began building teak furniture at a low cost to be mass produced. However, this wasn’t the first time this wood had been utilized. Teak, or Tectona grandis, is native to the tropics. It was used as early as the 7th century, adorning homes of wealthy and powerful people. As early as the 1600’s Indonesia was colonized by the dutch, who began using teak wood for shipbuilding for its ability to ward off dry rot. Teak has an abundance of natural oils and rubber locked within the tight grain of the wood. They also protect the wood from dry rot, which can happen to older wood furniture. What’s more, the oils and rubber protect the heart of the wood from invaders like fungi and parasites, even termites that can destroy other woods. Protecting wooden furniture from such intruders requires applications of weatherproof oils and treatments; not so with teak. You’ll find an abundance of natural oils and rubber locked right into the tight grain of the wood. All woods contain oils that protect the tree — think maple, sap or tea tree oil. Teak, however, can retain these oils and its rubber even after being felled and processed. Because of this, teak has greater naturally weather-resistant properties than just about any other type of wood. When dried to a proper moisture level the oils and rubber weatherproof the wood. If well cared for, teak pieces can last for a hundred plus years.
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Danish Teak Record Cabinet Media Stand on Hairpin Legs
$1,695.00 -
Westnofa Norwegian Black Leather and Red Wool Reversible Chaise Lounge
$3,495.00 -
Danish Modern Teak Filing Cabinet
$495.00 -
Johannes Andersen Danish Teak Bookcase Media Cabinet Credenza on Hairpin Legs
$3,295.00 -
Large Square Solid Teak Danish Parquet Coffee Table on Iron Jax Base
$8,950.00 -
Madsen & Schubel Leather and Teak Danish Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman
$4,495.00 -
Six Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Teak Dining Chairs
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Pair of Solid Teak Danish Kai Kristiansen Armchairs with Newer Black Vinyl
$2,295.00 -
Early Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Nesting Tables
$1,295.00 -
Red Yellow Orange and Brown Vintage Rya Rug Wall Hanging or 5×7 Area Rug
$2,295.00 -
Poul Hundevad Tambour Door Danish Teak Credenza
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Pair of Original Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle Danish Teak Bikini Chairs
$13,950.00 -
Rectangular Mid-Century Modern Long Narrow Danish Teak Coffee Table
$850.00 -
Set of 4 KD Furniture Sun Cabinet Solid Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs
$400.00 -
Restored Danish Borge Mogensen Style Black Leather Low Profile Armchair
$2,295.00 -
Solid Teak Vintage Sun Cabinet Danish Modern Armchair
$1,495.00 -
Solid Teak and Glass Danish Modern Rectangular Coffee Table
$650.00 -
8 Bowed Back Jydsk Møbelindustri Skanderborg Danish Teak Dining Chairs
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Pair of Vintage Solid Teak and Glass Danish Modern End Tables
$1,595.00 -
Danish Solid Teak Round Coffee Table
$895.00