Teak Office Furniture
Buy the best teak office furniture selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.
Teak is the hardest, strongest, and most durable of all hardwoods, making it perfect for office furniture that lasts a lifetime. With high levels of natural oils and rubber locked right into the tight grain of the wood, it’s also water resistant.
Teak Office Furniture
Buying Guide
Eliza Bush
Interior Design Expert
Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.
Teak is a durable hardwood used in making furniture or in shipbuilding. This dense hardwood has a natural blond color that weathers to a soft gray. It is not easily dented or damaged, which makes it ideal for becoming heirloom furniture. If you wish to preserve the natural color, you can apply a clear sealer to prevent weathering.
Like most dense hardwoods, teak makes beautiful furniture. The natural blond tone of the wood is perfect for lightening a room that otherwise might be dark or gloomy. It goes well with bamboo or wicker accents, crisp curtains that breathe easily, and plump cushions. But it can be used by itself, letting the wood grain beauty show through. It is excellent for tables, benches and ergonomically shaped barstools.
If you want a darker color, or if a piece has weathered and you don’t like the look, you can stain teak. First sand it, and then brush it with a wood sealer. Sand again, and brush or wipe on the stain. Wipe off the excess, and allow it to dry thoroughly. After drying, apply a second coat for a darker color, or use a sealer to maintain the color.
Teak is sensitive to moisture, so outdoor furniture should be protected from the weather – store it in a dry location between uses. Be sure to use moisture-proof coasters and use a desk blotter to prevent rings or stains. Clean teak with a solution of mild detergent using a damp cloth. Dry the wood thoroughly after wiping, and use teak oil to “feed” the wood and enhance its appearance. Brush the oil onto the wood, then wipe off any excess using a cloth dampened with mineral spirits.
Teak wood furniture that is oiled should be used indoors. Always wash the furniture with soapy water before applying a new layer of oil.
Outdoor furniture can be allowed to weather or can be painted with a heavy-duty wood sealer.
Teak wood makes beautiful desks, side tables, or even ornamental arm facades for overstuffed furniture. It is durable and can take a lot of hard knocks, making it a good choice for doctors’ offices, school reception areas, or even for student desks. The cleaning need occurs only every three months or so, easily fitting in with a routine of deep cleaning for any office. If teak oil is not available, the wood can be oiled using Tung or linseed oil.
Teak can also be used to make folding chairs, rocking chairs and many other excellent pieces of furniture. The dense grain, lovely color and excellent weathering properties, as well as being able to take stain, make it a beautiful wood for furnishing offices, reception areas or any other sort of area. Or to put it another way, it is a beautiful wood and makes beautiful furniture.