Antique folding garden table in wood and iron – Central Europe, circa 1950

This vintage folding garden table made of wood and iron is a bistro table with a round slatted top and a folding iron base. It originates from Central Europe, from the mid-20th century, in the tradition of garden and terrace furniture. Folding garden tables were used on terraces, patios, and in cafés, where their folding base allowed for easy storage. Their mixed construction was designed for outdoor use. The top is made of pine slats arranged in a circle, mounted on a folding iron base with cross supports. The folding mechanism works, and the structure is stable once opened. The patina is well-worn: the wood shows remnants of paint and significant weathering, while the iron retains its stabilised rust. The surface tells its story of outdoor use. Today, it serves as a side table for the terrace, a café table, or a rustic accent piece indoors. It fits into garden, rustic, and vintage atmospheres, where it adds character and an authentic patina. Details. Dimensions: Length 80 cm – Depth 80 cm – Height 76 cm. Style: Vintage garden. Materials and techniques: Pine wood; folding iron structure; slatted top. Place of origin: Central Europe. Period: Mid-20th century. Date of manufacture: Circa 1950. Condition / Observations: Good. Remnants of paint and weathering on the wood; iron with stabilised rust. Wear consistent with age and use.