teakwood
Americannoun
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Origin of teakwood
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Traditional materials used to build the homes - such as Burma teakwood and encaustic tiles - are now expensive and hard to come by, and many of the building techniques have also become obsolete.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2022
The marketing material from Bonhams gave the lowdown: “It comes complete with all its accessories and furniture including dishes, glasses, several espresso makers, some kitchen equipment and the pictured comfortable teakwood chairs and table.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2021
The actress was originally asking $14.9 million for the teakwood retreat, but the closing price is still a vast improvement upon the $1.8 million she paid for the property in 2000.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
But her eyes light as she recalls the “many, many parties” hosted in the grand ballroom, with its wall-length mirrors, teakwood floors and Belgian crystal chandeliers.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2017
I went over and took a teakwood chair with cushions of emerald-green silk, sitting stiffly with my brief case across my knees.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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