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Teak and Rosewood

Teak and rosewood tend to be the prevalent choices of hardwood in mid-century Danish furniture, and although very different, we love both equally for their ability to be defining design choices in the home. If you've come into our warehouse and wondered at the difference between the two, we can point out a few differences that may cater towards your design sensibility:

Teak tends to have a lighter and more yellow toned grain, and is extremely durable in outdoor weather conditions. Because of this, it's often used for outdoor construction (patios, lawn furniture) and produces oils that make it considerably termite resistant. It finishes beautifully, and can most definitely endure child activity while giving off a pop of woodgrain tan in your study or living room. We love teak for its lightness of color yet sense of sturdiness.

 

Danish Modern Teak Partners Desk with Bookcase

Tomado Industrial Teak Wall Mount Shelving Unit

Rosewood has a beautiful darker red hue than teak, with a more pronounced woodgrain pattern. Historically used to craft fine musical instruments, it's a little more of a rarity - and usually more costly. Its name stems from the aroma of roses that the trees emit when cut. Lovely in a brighter setting to bring out the rich browns in the wood and to add a warm color to cooler-toned spaces. To me, it feels reminiscent of a more woodsy and outdoorsy feeling - like standing in Muir Woods, fun and mystical.

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza

Modern Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table

Both age extremely well, are durable due to their dense grains, and can contribute to building a very specific ambiance to your home. There's a lot of lightness and fun in the teak and more elegant sobriety to the depth of the rosewood brown that complement both warm and cool tones, respectively. 

Spring Pots & Planters

Now that it's sufficiently warming up outside, we can reveal some of the gems that have been hibernating in the credenzas of our warehouse for the winter...

Here a few of our favorites. We had some fun mixing and matching cool cacti with the different textural patterns of West German pottery. Each piece is unique in shape, size, and glaze - even within a few sets.

Currently in Amsterdam...

Beautiful. 

COMING UP TO SHOPCLASS

THIS SATURDAY DURING LA ARTWALK...GET EXCITED FOR...

 To find out more on Morgan Satterfield, check out her site The Brick House


As our featured artist this month of March, she will showcasing items from her new line CAMP, with all handcrafted/repurposed pillows from vintage sarapes and military tents as well as super delicate and minimal metal jewelry (to name a few...) We're really jazzed to have her in the family! Her vibe is right on par with what we do here at SHOPCLASS.

Palm Springs Modernism Show

We're so excited to be showing a select few of many of our amazing items at the Modernism Show in Palm Springs this year (: Click on the picture for more information. 

We will be there for the whole weekend, so stop by if you're around the area! 

SHOPCLASS OPENING

 We're so proud to announce the opening of our new store Shopclass! Located in Highland Park, Shopclass is a combined effort between a junker, designer, and Mid-Century importer that is a community-based, multipurpose furniture store that provides an eclectic assortment of vintage goodies. Shopclass supports the art community by hosting workshops to empower and inspire you with practical skills to revive inexpensive furniture gems.  

Here are a few pics from the store!