1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the mint family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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The teak shade exudes quiet luxury, though there are plenty of gorgeous hues to choose from.
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Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The almost 6,500-square-foot home unfolds across three levels beneath staggering 43-foot ceilings, with mezzanines linked by a custom teak staircase that Tozzi personally designed down to each wooden tread.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Score one in neutral teak or white ahead of spring.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Midcentury purists will rejoice in this true vintage FBJ Mobler piece, made from teak in a classic Danish silhouette.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The almost 6,500-square-foot home unfolds across three levels beneath staggering 43-foot ceilings, with mezzanines linked by a custom teak staircase that Tozzi personally designed down to each wooden tread.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Score one in neutral teak or white ahead of spring.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Midcentury purists will rejoice in this true vintage FBJ Mobler piece, made from teak in a classic Danish silhouette.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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teak
noun1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak
called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-ˌkwu̇d \
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