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!
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!
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)!
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!
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.
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.
Julia Konya says
June 17, 2014 at 11:06 amWhat a phenomenal idea!
Love the dining set too.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 2:05 pmThank you Julia!
Jess rey says
June 17, 2014 at 1:08 pmOooooooh, I am excited. I a m so happy for you…..you always have the best finds.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 2:07 pmThank you Jess! You too, girl!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 17, 2014 at 2:08 pmhow awesome!!!! great idea, too! i personally think you should just move here and sell at my barn sale, but whatevs.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 2:09 pmAw, 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 🙂
Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says
June 17, 2014 at 3:10 pmThat 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.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:22 pmI'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.
Amber Wills says
June 17, 2014 at 3:12 pmI 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! 😉
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:26 pmHaha, 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"
Run To Radiance says
June 17, 2014 at 3:27 pmSigning up! Can't wait to see your brilliant finds. 🙂
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:36 pmYay! Thanks Tania! 🙂
Alexis Middleton says
June 17, 2014 at 3:50 pmGorgeous! What a beautiful set. Love seeing all your finds.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:36 pmThank you Alexis & thanks for subscribing! 🙂
Trisha D says
June 17, 2014 at 4:41 pmOh my such a pretty set. How lucky to have found those in such amazing shape. Really loving the Brynne's List idea!!
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:37 pmThanks 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! 🙂
Christine Adams says
June 17, 2014 at 5:20 pmLove those teak chairs, look comfortable as well. Excited to get early chance to view your finds!
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 17, 2014 at 8:38 pmThanks Mom 🙂 You should come over and sit in them soon!
Velvet and Burlap says
June 18, 2014 at 12:51 amThose seats…to die.
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 18, 2014 at 9:01 pmRight?! They are so cool!
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
June 18, 2014 at 3:09 pmGreat idea Brynne! How fun 🙂
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 18, 2014 at 9:00 pmThank you Kristin!
Jennifer BNHblog says
June 18, 2014 at 6:23 pmThis 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!
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 18, 2014 at 9:02 pmThank you Jennifer! "Craigslist mastermind" – I love it 🙂
Shanti @ Everyday Bohemian says
June 19, 2014 at 2:50 amHuge 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!
brynne@thegatheredhome.com says
June 19, 2014 at 3:04 amI'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!
Kimberly Hughes says
June 23, 2014 at 9:05 pmThis 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