Vintage Folding Bed Tray - Impressionist Romantic Scene - 1960s

Mid-century modern (MCM) folding bed tray, manufactured in the 1960s. The object features a surface decorated with a high-quality lithograph depicting a French impressionist-style nautical scene, evoking late 19th-century artworks.

Object History: This type of occasional furniture gained popularity in Europe during the post-war era as part of the evolution of domestic comfort. The combination of a functional folding structure with classic artistic reproductions allowed art to be integrated into everyday objects, a characteristic trend of 1960s aesthetics.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Lithograph on lacquered surface with chrome-plated metal frame
- Height: 22 cm (8.7 inches)
- Length: 51 cm (20.1 inches)
- Width: 38 cm (15.0 inches)
- Materials: Chromed steel, composite material, lacquer
- Condition: In original functional condition. Wear and loss of chrome plating on the handles and metal edges are observed due to use and age, which has been factored into the price. The folding mechanism is operational and stable.

Collection Value: A representative example of mid-century European domestic design, ideal for collectors of Mid-Century Modern objects or for period interior styling.