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1950s Extensole Desk To Dining Wood Table Transformer Table For Small Space

Chairish

$3,000

Rare opportunity to own a "Cabinet Maker Quality" piece from the Extensole Corporation (Sparta, MI). This is the ultimate space-saving solution for a modern home. This table has been meticulously cared for and is in excellent condition—it has been refinished. This is an antique piece so keep that in mind. However this is in excellent condition. How it works: Stage 1: A slim, elegant console table or hallway desk. Stage 2: A standard 4-person dining table. Stage 3: Fully extended with 3 leaves to seat up to 8 people comfortably. Details: Brand: Authentic Extensole Corp. (Marked) Condition: Excellent. The wood finish is glowing and the patented internal extension mechanism works well. Included: All 3 original expansion leaves. Style: Classic wood finish that fits both traditional and mid-century modern decor. Dimensions: Closed: 20” x 40” Fully Extended: 76” x 40” Dimensions Note: measurements are approximate. Please allow for a standard 0.5-inch to 1-inch variance due to the handmade nature and expansion joints of this antique piece. Extensole Corporation was a mid-century American furniture company, best known for its ingeniously designed extending tables, chairs, and other space-saving pieces. Key Details: • Timeframe: Most popular in the 1930s–1950s. • Location: Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a hub for American furniture making. • Design: Their signature tables had hidden slide-out extensions (often called “accordion” or “telescoping” style mechanisms). • Materials: Frequently made from solid wood, with clever engineering allowing compact tables to expand for guests. Collectibility: • Today, vintage Extensole pieces are collectible and often found in mid-century modern and Art Deco furniture shops or auctions. • Their tables are prized for craftsmanship and function, often restored by enthusiasts. This desk that can turn into a 76” long table. It’s a very rare find. As a desk it measures 40” wide by 20” deep and standing almost 30 inches tall. Opens to table for four measuring 40” x 40” Add 1-3, 12” leaves for a max table that is about 76” long by 40” wide. This is a RARE gem. Great for small spaces and bring it out for company or as an extra table during the Holidays. MULTI USE FURNITURE Condition Note: This beautiful antique table is in excellent vintage condition but shows normal signs of age and wear. There may be minor surface scratches consistent with use. The expansion mechanism functions properly but is tightly fitted due to age; it expands best with a light application of lubricant (like WD-40). As is common with expanding antique tables of this era, it may exhibit a slight, minor wobble when fully extended. Please review all photos closely as they form part of the condition description.

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