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How to Tell if an Antique Is Old

How to Tell if an Antique Is Old from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit There’s no single way to determine the age or value of an antique, but there are certainly plenty of clues to that can suggest its age. Here are some things to look for. Steps Ask about [...]

Preserving Teak Investment

Taking care of your teak furniture is a great way to maintain its durability and its beauty. Over time, the color of this wood may change from golden brown to silver gray that eventually turns to something greenish. These changes, however, are not an indication of deterioration. There are things you can do to preserve [...]

Durability of Teak

Teak is a large type of tree that can usually be found in Asia. In early civilizations, teak has been used in the creation of many instruments and mechanism especially in the creation of their ships. Teak is mostly used where weather resistance is vital. Today, teak is still used in making boats and most [...]

Why Teak?

Using teak in furniture has always been a popular choice. It has a durability that can withstand most weather and is definitely one of its greatest assets. In some Asian countries, where teak can normally be found, it is used for building houses since it can resist weather elements without treatment or sealing as well [...]

What is Mid Century Danish Teak?

The history of furniture design is marked by the creation between 1930′s and 1960′s of elegant and comfortable Danish Furniture by the likes of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen,Finn Juhl, Borge Mogensen and Poul Kjaerholm. Their work lead to the term ” Modern Danish” furniture and the use of what we would today describe as sustainable [...]