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 Sentimentalist offers a range of rattan furniture, teak tables, accent pillows, lamps and baskets adorned with a serene white and blue color palette.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Most metal, teak, cedar, and all-weather wicker pieces can stand up to whatever nature throws their way.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The teak base grounds the look in something that’s light and airy, but still sophisticated.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many of Gloster’s best furnishings experiment with teak and its many different forms, and this recent iteration is no exception.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Most metal, teak, cedar, and all-weather wicker pieces can stand up to whatever nature throws their way.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The teak base grounds the look in something that’s light and airy, but still sophisticated.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many of Gloster’s best furnishings experiment with teak and its many different forms, and this recent iteration is no exception.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 21 Apr. 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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