Mono Teak: Vintage and Used Teak Furniture

Teak furniture and vintage design classics for your home

This collection at 2nd home offers an exclusive selection of high-quality teak furniture and vintage design classics. The timeless pieces made of teak or from brands such as USM Haller and Vitra give your home a warm, natural elegance and combine first-class craftsmanship with durable material.

What makes the collection special?
Discover stylish pieces of furniture that impress with their natural beauty and robustness. Each piece in this collection has the charm of vintage and second-hand and brings the timeless quality of teak into your rooms. These pieces of furniture are not only functional furnishings, but also stylish accents that give your home a special touch of closeness to nature and timeless design.

Mono Teak used and vintage, described with condition and photos.

Buying used teak furniture: how to spot good teak

  • Mono Teak stands for Danish-influenced teak furniture with oiled surfaces, slim frames and generous storage behind very little material. The pieces are spread across Sideboards, Chests of drawers and Shelving, joined by chairs, armchairs and small wall-mounted objects.

    How to recognise good teak

    • Solid edges instead of glued-on veneer strips
    • Dovetail or mortise joints at the corners of the carcass
    • An even, silky surface with no film of lacquer
    • Handles and feet in the same wood, not in a substitute

    Why teak lasts so long

    Teak carries its own oils, which protect the wood against moisture from the inside. Many Danish pieces from the fifties to the seventies add dovetail or mortise joints, built for daily use. Small scratches disappear almost completely once you sand them back and re-oil.

  • wood that already exists

    Teak grows slowly, and the old plantation stocks are finite. Keeping a second-hand sideboard in use is therefore not only the cheaper choice but the only one that costs no new tropical timber. The condition is usually better than that of today's mass production.

    How to combine teak

    Warm teak takes cool company well: white plaster, steel, linen, a coarse Berber rug. Do not centre a sideboard on the wall, leave air to the left and right and the slim silhouette starts to work. Brass and smoked glass tip the look towards the elegant, basketwork and ceramics towards the calm.

    What the experts look for

    • Veneer on the top and edges: blisters are hard to rescue
    • Wooden drawer runners, cleanly guided and not worn out
    • An original back panel, screwed rather than freshly stapled
    • Colour differences between front and sides point to sun damage

    Keep browsing

    You will find more Nordic designs under Scandinavian and the wider period in our Mid-Century selection.

Frequently asked questions and answers

How do I recognise real teak?

Teak has a dense, oily grain in warm golden brown that darkens over the years. On the cut surface you can see fine dark lines, and the surface feels slightly waxy. The condition of every piece is documented with photos on its product page.

Why are used teak pieces worth it?

Old teak usually comes from slow-grown timber and is denser than what is produced today. Used pieces are fully seasoned, so they barely warp any more, and they cost considerably less than comparable new furniture.

How do I care for teak properly?

Wipe the wood with a slightly damp cloth and dry it afterwards. Teak oil once or twice a year is enough to keep the tone warm. Avoid abrasive cleaners and do not place teak directly next to a radiator.

Are these pieces vintage or used?

Both. Vintage means pieces from roughly 20 years old with a design language of their own, used simply means previously owned. Condition and, where known, age and origin are listed with every item.

Can I sell my own teak furniture through you?

Yes. You can submit pieces through our Sell page. We check condition and demand and come back to you with an assessment.

How is teak furniture delivered?

Larger pieces travel by forwarding agent to the address you choose, smaller ones go by parcel service. The shipping price is shown on the product page before you order.

Can I view the furniture before buying?

That depends on the seller. Our pieces are located with dealers and private sellers in different places. Just ask us and we will find out whether a viewing is possible.

What goes well with teak furniture?

Teak works particularly well with linen, rattan and brass. Have a look at our rugs and decoration, they round off a room with teak quickly.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation and quality process . This includes our Mono Teak furniture - from new to used and vintage.

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and plenty of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets , lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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