Teak

The marks on this teak coffee table tell quite the story. Scratches, a water mark, food and paint; this table has been through a lot. Here is how I cleaned and restored this teak coffee table to it's (almost) original condition. It was made in Denmark by Vestergaard Mobler, one of the many long established teak furniture producers that sold off it's assets in the early 2000s. The table has solid teak legs and sides with a teak veneer top.  At the time of this project, I had owned this teak coffee table for 17 years. It's been with me through 6 moves,...

Teak furniture often costs more than other types of wooden furniture like oak, maple or beech. The reasons why have to do with teak’s durability, availability and aesthetics. Durability Teak is considered the King of the hardwoods, since many consider it to be the very best wood in the world. Unlike other hardwoods, teak contains an oil that remains in the wood even after the tree is felled. This oil retention makes teak mold and mildew resistant, naturally anti-microbial, protects it from dry rot and parasites. The teak tree grows in extremely hard conditions, it is incredibly flexible to withstand...

Teak furniture can be divided into indoor teak furniture and outdoor teak furniture. Both types are constructed from wood originating from the teak tree. The key difference between the two types comes down to the characteristics of the teak tree used and how the wood is finished.  Teak for Indoor Furniture Interior teak furniture is made from the best quality teak, known as grade A teak. It comes from the center of the log (heartwood) found in fully mature teak trees and is very high in natural oils and shine. Grade A teak has a beautiful deep golden color and an even...