Mid Century 'The Centurion' teak breakfast tray table by Paragon, London 1950s
Vintage teak 'The Centurion' breakfast tray table by Paragon, London 1950's
The "Centurion" breakfast tray, a hallmark of Mid-Century modern design, was crafted by Paragon in London during the late 1950s. This tray stands out not only for its great design and functionality but also for its innovative leg-folding mechanism, this superb piece of mid century design won the Good Housekeeping Design Award 1957. Constructed from solid beech for the legs and frame, with a teak-faced bentwood for the tray.
By pushing the handles down and to the side, which folds the sprung legs neatly underneath, transforming it into a flat tray. This versatile piece is ideal for serving breakfast in bed or as a convenient laptop tray.
Designer & Producer: Paragon
Dimensions: 60cm x 37cm and 25cm high
Condition: Very good vintage condition, it has been carefully refurbished and refinished.
As with many quality Mid-Century pieces, this design thoughtfully pairs solid wood construction with a premium wood veneer—an approach widely used at the time to highlight beautiful grain patterns while ensuring lasting stability.
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