Vintage Retro Kitchen

1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC


1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC

1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC   1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC
A beautifully preserved 1960s Mid Century Modern extending dining table of noticeably higher quality than many similar examples available today. Elegantly proportioned and exceptionally well made, this is a classic piece of British retro furniture that has clearly been cherished throughout its life. The combination of its warm golden beech frame, distinctive Formica top and ingenious extending mechanism perfectly captures the clean, functional design of the period while remaining highly practical for modern living. The beech frame has a rich dark honey golden finish protected by a tough original coating, leaving it looking remarkably fresh for its age. Beech is an excellent hardwood, valued for its strength, durability and attractive fine grain, making it an ideal timber for quality furniture. The table stands on four original brass castors which swivel freely to follow the contours of the floor, allowing it to glide smoothly into position while remaining stable in use. The rectangular Formica top features a subtle woven wood grain effect which is both elegant and incredibly practical, being resistant to everyday wear and easy to maintain. Remarkably, I can find no chips to the Formica surface whatsoever, something that is becoming increasingly rare on tables of this age. The extending mechanism is particularly clever and extremely simple to operate.

The two concealed extension leaves slide effortlessly from beneath the centre section. Once pulled into position, the tabletop lowers, creating a larger dining surface in a matter of seconds. The mechanism works smoothly and everything locates snugly into place. There is the slightest variation where the sections meet, literally only fractions of a millimetre, which I suspect is simply because the mechanism has not been used for some time. It is barely noticeable and should settle naturally with regular use.

The underside demonstrates the quality of construction, with a substantial timber framework and a well-engineered extension system that has stood the test of time. Overall, this is an exceptionally original and beautifully preserved example of a sought after 1960s Mid Century Modern extending dining table, equally at home in a vintage inspired interior, a contemporary dining room or a stylish kitchen. It presents in outstanding vintage condition with only the lightest signs of age commensurate with careful use over more than sixty years, making it increasingly difficult to find an example as well preserved as this. Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at the details and view the overall condition. Feel free to message with any questions.

We will book this in and liaise with you with the couriers who you will need to pay separately. The couriers will arrange a suitable time with you, and someone must be there to help the driver with your item. We are not at the premises outside these hours and do not have access.

Please only use professional couriers. Collection is in person, normally at any time, any day of the week. We have arrangements with the two couriers we use for collection when we are not in, and for security purposes, we will not use anyone else.

We would really appreciate it if you would please give us a couple of days' notice before collection.


1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC   1960s Mid Century Modern Retro Wooden Extending Formica Kitchen Dining Table VGC