Danish Teak Furniture Styles From the 1970s

During the 1960s and 1970s, Scandinavian furniture design and Danish modern interior decor gained popularity in contemporary home decor. The clean lines and uncluttered look of the decor included stained and natural teakwood in contemporary furniture. The Danish designs provided homeowners with furniture that relied heavily on the colors and texture of nature while offering a design style with a modern flair. Does this Spark an idea?

Teakwood

The teak tree originates from Southeast Asia, and is a durable choice for furniture designers seeking a material that is easy to work with, but resistant to decay and damage. The ability of teakwood to resist damage from the elements has made it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor furniture. Scandinavian furniture designers in the 1970s used the durable material to create pieces that coordinated with the contemporary and modern Danish style of decorating.

Design Style

The teak designs popular during the 1970s sat low to the floor and featured an organic shape that conformed to the shape of the human body. Scandinavian furniture makers finished the pieces with a natural oil and wax finish, which allowed the beauty of the wood to shine through in the furniture. Later, designs imported into the United States featured dark stains that fit with the American preference for darker woods in their Danish modern designs. Teak furniture in the 1970s had a heavier appearance than the delicate pieces created in the 1960s.

Living Rooms

The credenza is a classic Scandinavian piece that can fit into the decor of a dining room or living room. While the piece is traditionally used as a buffet, homeowners can use a credenza as a home entertainment center with plenty of storage for movies and equipment. Teak pieces for the living room include glass and teakwood coffee tables and end tables, sofas with curvy, clean lines and short low-to-the-floor legs, and egg-shaped chairs.

Bedrooms

Teak furniture also fits in with Danish modern bedroom decor. Teak beds sit low to the floor, and may not include a headboard or footboard. When a homeowner uses a headboard or footboard on these contemporary beds, the lines are simple, straight and uncluttered. Scandinavian teak furniture does not include intricate carvings or embellishments. Teak benches, nightstands and dressers provide additional storage and seating in the Danish modern bedroom.