Rare Vintage 1950s Beautility Extending Kitchen Table & Tea Table

This is one of those utterly charming and somewhat quirky acquisitions that we know we’re unlikely to see again. At a first glance this is a regular midcentury kitchen table by British maker, Beautility. The 1950’s design is functional and solid, less refined perhaps than later 1960’s midcentury pieces, but what the table might lack in finesse, it more than makes up for with character. The table can be extended by inserting an extension section into the middle and pushing the two sides back in, increasing the table top for when extra guests land. The extension section, when not in use, slides underneath from one end. The clever and unusual feature here though is that the extension section doubles up as a separate second tray table! Turned over, there are integrated legs that pull up and hey presto, you have a neat additional table for serving tea or coffee from. Two tables for the price of one. Somewhat eccentric but actually really practical, the patented Beautili-tea table set was part of Beautility’s Oslo range in richly grained walnut. Browse our photos for a shot from the original catalogue. The table tops have been carefully restored (they arrived in a hot mess!) back to their former glory.

 

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£400.00

In stock

Description

  • Overall Condition Summary Good – very good, used condition
  • Dimensions MAIN TABLE: W: 107cm – 152.5cm / H: 78.5cm / D: 76cm TEA TABLE: W: 76cm / H: 42.5 / D: 45.5cm
  • Material Walnut / Walnut Veneer
  • Period 1950s
  • Maker Beautility

Full Condition Report
This vintage table set is ‘sold as seen’. The tables have been thoroughly serviced and cleaned, and both have had their table tops restored. This process involved initially chemically stripping back the original marked and stained surface (gentler than going straight in with sanding, ensuring the vintage character of the piece isn’t removed entirely and the veneer is well preserved), followed by layers of matt varnish for a durable, consistent finish, so a partial restoration. All other surfaces have been revived with a natural beeswax polish to nourish and restore shine but otherwise the finish there is original. There are minor knocks and marks here and there but these are minimal and what we might expect with a piece of this nature and considerable. Please do look through our photos. The extension / tea table slots below the main table and is pulled out at one end. The two halves of the table unclip and pull apart and the extension fits into the middle. The sides are then closed for a seamless table top. All mechanisms and hinges are in very good working order. To use the extension as a tea table, the legs are put up and down by a clever spring mechanism. There are recessed handles at either end to help with carrying the table. The Beautilit-tea Table maker’s plate can in place on the bottom. Both tables are extremely well-made with no repairs or areas of concern. The main table has its original adjustable brass feet caps in place. Do browse our photos for an accurate representation of their condition and colour. Any queries, just get in touch.

Delivery
We offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY covering much of Norfolk and Suffolk. There is a map on our Delivery Page showing the FREE DELIVERY zone. Please get in touch before purchase for more info.

For a instant £20 discount, you are welcome to collect from us at IP23 7NW, near Hoxne, Suffolk. We’re happy to hold pieces after purchase while you make collection arrangements, there’s no rush to come immediately.

Alternatively, we can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with trusted delivery partners who cover most of the country (enquire for Scotland or remote addresses) and are reliable and insured. We have a weekly collection and onward delivery usually follows 1-5 days later. The delivery service we can offer does require a little flexibility as the drivers work to predetermined routes with other delivery obligations, but you would be kept updated. We would recommend you have a quick read of our Delivery Information for the full low-down.

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