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Chair tray with floral motif

Top view of a chair tray showing the crackle pattern and floral decoration. Underside view of a chair tray showing the folded arms. Side view of a chair tray showing the arms opened. Side view of a chair tray showing the arms opened. Close view of a chair tray showing the moulded inscription in the base.
Top view of a chair tray showing the crackle pattern and floral decoration. Underside view of a chair tray showing the folded arms. Side view of a chair tray showing the arms opened. Side view of a chair tray showing the arms opened. Close view of a chair tray showing the moulded inscription in the base.

Classification

Description

A pink or peach coloured plastic tray with crazed pattern and flower motif. This tray has two sprung legs which, when opened, hold the tray on the arm of an armchair. A patent for the design was taken out by Julius Mendle in 1952.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Mendle Brothers

Inscriptions

moulded: "Pat. App. For No. 11943/52 Made in GB" (underside)

Object number

AIBDC : 0_6433

Date

1952

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
200mm
Depth
25mm
Length
315mm

Colour

pink
peach