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Found: Danish Teak Dining Table, Chairs & Credenza

June 17, 2014 by Brynne 27 Comments

I’ve held off listing this gorgeous Danish teak dining set because I wanted you lovely Gatherers to be the first to see it.

It is in such lovely vintage condition – the older couple we purchased it from had obviously very lovingly cared for it.

I’ve never been lucky enough to find a set of midcentury paper-cord chairs where the cording didn’t need to be replaced. Picture my bemusement when the sellers suggested that I recover the seats with fabric if I didn’t care for the style!

found midcentury teak dining set

When I posted a sneak peek of the table and chairs set up in our dining room on Instagram, I started to worry you guys might think I was replacing my dining set! Never fear – I simply was moving furniture around to stage some appealing photographs. Although the teak is looking pretty amazing with those green walls!

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I cleaned up and revived the wood with Danish teak oil, a soft rag, and in the case of stubborn paint flecks (why does so much vintage furniture have paint on it?), I used a steel wool scrubbing pad to remove the paint and followed it with a swipe of teak oil.

The oil smells atrocious, but works miracles. Tip: Light a candle in the room afterwards to help with the fumes (and better and smarter yet – work in a well-ventilated area)!

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The table has two ingenious and generous built-in leaves that slide out from beneath the table. Yet the entire table also comes apart into flat-pack pieces within minutes – what a neat design!

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The teak slat-back chairs have a gorgeous wood grain, and the woven seats are in perfect condition besides some discoloration on some of the chair seats.

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The dining set has a coordinating petite credenza with sliding glass doors. It obviously goes very well with the dining set, but its height is also perfect for a media stand. It has one shelf on the right side.

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Filed Under: Craigslist, Found Tagged With: Restore/Refinish, Vintage Furniture

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Comments

  1. Julia Konya says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    What a phenomenal idea!
    Love the dining set too.

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you Julia!

      Reply
  2. Jess rey says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Oooooooh, I am excited. I a m so happy for you…..you always have the best finds.

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you Jess! You too, girl!

      Reply
  3. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    how awesome!!!! great idea, too! i personally think you should just move here and sell at my barn sale, but whatevs.

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Aw, that would be fun Cassie! Besides the whole moving part… I hate moving. But hanging out with you at your barn sale would be awesome 🙂

      Reply
  4. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    That dining set is so beautiful. Love the wood tone. I totally signed up for your newsletter even though I am not even local. What state are you in again?
    Love this idea of the 72 hour window. Now I am wondering how much it would be to ship furniture… Probably as much as they cost… hm.

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      I'm in Texas – that might be some good info to include, right? Thanks for reminding me 🙂
      Shipping can be pricey! In the past I've used U-Ship to get bids, so that 72 hour window should also help give people a chance to find out how much shipping would be.

      Reply
  5. Amber Wills says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    I feel like all my nagging you about your finds is why you started Brynne's List. Glad I nagged because this is a genius idea! You are an incredible vintage finder, and I love that I now have some exclusive access! 😉

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Haha, you were definitely a contributing factor! Thanks for being the catalyst 🙂
      Maybe Brynne's List needs a new tagline: "All that I am or ever will be I owe to Amber Wills"

      Reply
  6. Run To Radiance says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Signing up! Can't wait to see your brilliant finds. 🙂

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Yay! Thanks Tania! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Alexis Middleton says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Gorgeous! What a beautiful set. Love seeing all your finds.

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Thank you Alexis & thanks for subscribing! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Trisha D says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Oh my such a pretty set. How lucky to have found those in such amazing shape. Really loving the Brynne's List idea!!

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    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks Trisha! I always have a hard time letting things go – it's lucky I love my other dining room furniture so much, because they are difficult to let leave the house! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Christine Adams says

    June 17, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Love those teak chairs, look comfortable as well. Excited to get early chance to view your finds!

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    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 17, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks Mom 🙂 You should come over and sit in them soon!

      Reply
  10. Velvet and Burlap says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Those seats…to die.

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    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 18, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Right?! They are so cool!

      Reply
  11. Kristin@bliss-athome.com says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Great idea Brynne! How fun 🙂

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 18, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you Kristin!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer BNHblog says

    June 18, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    This is such a great idea, Brynne! I always thought you were a CL mastermind and now you get to share your talents (and make a profit off of it, too!). Good for you and good luck!

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 18, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you Jennifer! "Craigslist mastermind" – I love it 🙂

      Reply
  13. Shanti @ Everyday Bohemian says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:50 am

    Huge congratulations on your new adventure!! One question: will you be offering smaller items with an option to ship, or just larger items for pickup? How exciting!

    That teak set is just gorgeous, and it REALLY does pair well with your new dining room! I am so jealous of the folks who will ultimately love this set to bits — hopefully not literally! :O Such a great idea — I wish you great luck!

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 3:04 am

      I'm open to shipping anything! I know a huge dining set is much harder & more expensive to ship out, but if someone is really interested, it is possible 🙂 I'll include links to possible shipping options so people can get quotes – usually dimensions, rough weight estimate, and zip codes are all that's needed.

      I may add some smaller vintage finds in there too – we'll see how it turns out!

      Reply
  14. Kimberly Hughes says

    June 23, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    This is SUCH a good idea!!!! Damn you for living a whole ocean away or I'd be on that like white on rice baby!! xxx

    Reply

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