Danish Teak Furniture
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The Modern Look of Contemporary Teak Furniture
There's nothing more indestructible for your home than furniture crafted from teak wood. Teak is a tropical hardwood tree grown mainly in Indonesia. Contemporary teak furniture is a expressive style preferred by a lot of people because of the clean, useful lines. A lot of people who desire modern teak go for Danish teak, which has the minimalistic Scandinavian designs built popular in the 1950s through the 1970s. One thing about teak that makes it so prized is its amazing durability. Even unfinished teak has an estimated durability span of approximately 75 years, so you can imagine how long a finished piece of furniture can last. There are different ways to incorporate modern teak into your home. If you're going for something truly retro pair modern style teak pieces with other furnishings and artwork of the time period you wish to invoke. You can go all out or simply accent the decor you already have with a fine piece of teak furniture. |
Why Choose Danish Teak Furniture?
One of the most popular and elegant types of furniture is
Danish teak furniture. This type of furniture dates back to
the 1800s when Danish settlers to the Indonesian islands began
growing teak trees. Today the production methods of Danish
furniture crafted from teak may be different but the beauty,
durability and elegance remains the same. One company offering
this type of wood furniture is Danish Teak Classics.
Danish Teak Classics is a company that was founded in the
1980s. They sell vintage teak furniture as well as new pieces
made in Danish factories. These pieces are called new production
classics and include items like the Three Legged Shell Chair.
However the majority of teak furniture sold by this company
dates back to around the 1950s and has been carefully restored
when necessary to its original beauty. Each piece features
clean, modern lines with minimal ornamentation for a look
that is just as compelling today as it was a half-century
ago.
You might also want to check out ModHaus in Boston, a small
company who specializes in modern decor including Danish furniture.
Their teak pieces date back to the 50s, 60s and 70s and currently
include items like the three drawer chest and wall mounted
mirror to name just two. They also sell plenty of items to
go along with your furniture including sculpture, wall art
and even housewares. For example there are the carved salad
paddles from the 50s made from teak wood. If you enjoy a retro
look in your home these pieces are ideal. Even one or two
vintage items can give your home a fifties flair.
As you can imagine Danish teak furniture can be expensive, especially
if it is rare. The majority of pieces are actual vintage and
date back for decades. Even the newly produced modern style
pieces are costly because teak wood is expensive and rare.
The majority of teak wood today is plantation grown on the
Indonesian island and exported to other countries for retailers
to sell. There are also exporters like Export Bali who sell
their teak furniture directly to the customer. When you can,
cutting out the middleman can save money. Also if you happen
to find a piece of teak furniture at an estate sale or auction
you may get a more affordable price. | 
